About the Book

Book: The Broken Weathervane

Author: Laura DeNooyer

Genre: Women’s fiction, dual timeline fiction, literary fiction, book club fiction

Release Date: September 2, 2025

Two co-workers seek the same information. One wants to publish it; the other has good reasons to keep it hidden.

As Leslie Wickersham, Raymond University grants officer, seeks information to unravel a family mystery, English professor Gregory Stafford seeks an elusive interview with one more Buckwalter relative for his upcoming author biography. While Greg and Leslie guard coveted details from each other, her goals are further complicated by letters of blackmail threatening to reveal all she has worked hard to hide.

In this dual timeline novel alternating between 2015 and the 1950s, loyalty is tested and secrets abound when family honor collides with truth. Leslie grapples with the trade-off: how far will a person go to help a loved one thrive?

Excerpt from the Book

“Excellent.” He checked the resume again. “BA double major in Communications and Secondary Education in Literature. With your teaching background, you’ll have no difficulty transitioning from social service projects to scholarly ones.” He removed his glasses and wiped the lenses. “How badly do you want this role, Leslie?”

Not the time to admit she was at wit’s end finding a suitable job. “My previous positions dovetail perfectly into this one, Dr. Martin. I love this small, historic university in the heart of Avondale.” With only 3,000 students, Raymond University was primarily a liberal arts college with recent additions of post-graduate degrees in engineering and business administration. Perhaps humor would calm her thumping heart. “But I wouldn’t rob a bank for it.”

“I’m glad you’re not that desperate.” He chortled. “You have an impressive online presence via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, plus a blog and podcast.”

“Yes, sir.” Her mind raced. Had he heard her phone ping earlier? Had she inadvertently posted something controversial, degrading, or offensive? Did she post too many baby animal gifs? Oh, dear. Hold on. She was jumping to conclusions. Self-criticism escalating to mental self-flagellation. Case in point.

“Seems folks hang on your every word. Why?”

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About the Author

Laura DeNooyer thrives on creativity and encouraging it in others. A Calvin College graduate, she is a teacher, wife, parent of four adult children, and an award-winning author of heart-warming historical and contemporary fiction. Her novels are perfect for fans of Patti Callahan Henry, Erin Bartels, or Amanda Cox. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading, walking, drinking tea with friends, or taking a road trip.