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The River That Breathed - A Whispering Waterways Adventure - cover

The River That Breathed - A Whispering Waterways Adventure

Natalie Sutton

Publisher: Publishdrive

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Summary

In the riverside town of Driftwood, where houses perch on stilts and walkways weave a watery labyrinth, life flows with the rhythm of the whispering waterways.  But an unnatural silence is spreading, a creeping stillness that threatens to consume the town's vibrant heart.  Kess Willowfern, a young ferryboat operator with river-green eyes and a deep connection to the waterways, feels the river's pulse fading. Guided by the eccentric herbalist Elder Nettle and accompanied by Ripple, her shape-shifting otter companion, Kess embarks on a desperate quest to save her town and the river that breathes life into it.Their journey aboard the *Whispering Willow* takes them upstream, through a series of interconnected waterways and forgotten communities, each shadowed by the encroaching silence.  They encounter crumbling villages built on massive, now silent, waterwheels, their inhabitants struggling to cope with the river's failing health. Fragments of ancient legends, whispers of forgotten pacts, and the cryptic pronouncements of a cantankerous water dragon named Murmur guide them towards the source of the river's suffering: a hidden wellspring, the heart of the waterways, poisoned by generations of neglect.But their quest is fraught with peril. Treacherous rapids and collapsing bridges test their resilience, mirroring the fractured connections within their world. Kess wrestles with self-doubt, Ripple's shape-shifting becomes increasingly erratic, and Elder Nettle struggles to maintain hope in the face of the encroaching silence.  And lurking in the shadows is Corvus Skyborn, a charismatic leader who seeks to exploit the river's power for his own gain, his ambition a chilling reminder of the destructive nature of greed.  As they journey deeper into the heart of the dying river, Kess must learn to listen not only to the fading whispers of the waterways but also to the quiet strength within herself. The fate of Driftwood rests on her ability to decipher the riddles of the silent river, to mend the broken pact between humanity and nature, and to awaken the sleeping magic within.  Dive into the whispering waterways of Driftwood, a world of breathtaking beauty and forgotten magic, and discover the power of listening, the importance of interconnectedness, and the enduring strength of hope in a world on the brink of silence.
Available since: 12/16/2024.
Print length: 298 pages.

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