Return To The Valley Of Tranquility [Large Print]

By Jack L Parker

Return to the Valley of Tranquility is a warm, reflective novel about family, love, and the quiet power of living a meaningful life close to nature.

Set in the serene valley of Twelve Springs in Northern California, the story follows novelist Mike Stratton, his artist wife Linda, and their remarkable young daughter Ann Marie, whose wisdom and gentleness far exceed her years. After Ann Marie survives a life-threatening illness, the family's bond deepens, inspiring new beginnings both personal and creative.

As Linda opens her own art gallery in historic Nevada City, and Mike continues his writing, the novel unfolds through moments of fly fishing by crystal-clear streams, plein air painting beneath ancient trees, close-knit friendships, and the rhythms of small-town life. Each chapter celebrates patience, gratitude, creativity, and the enduring beauty of simple joys.

Gentle, immersive, and deeply human, Return to the Valley of Tranquility is a comforting read for anyone longing for peace, connection, and a reminder that fulfillment often lies not in chasing more but in cherishing what we already have.

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GN2JMXZ4
• ISBN13: 9798295592225
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Jack L Parker
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"