A quiet story of renewal, belonging, and the gentle ways a life can change.
When Beth Barnes leaves Ohio for the historic streets of St. Augustine, she hopes only for a fresh start - a place where she can breathe, slow down, and rediscover who she is after years of loss and uncertainty. What she finds instead is a city filled with echoes: the steady toll of the Memorial Presbyterian bells, the hush of old oak-lined streets, and a sense of peace she hasn't felt in years.
As Beth settles into her new home and begins keeping a daily diary, small moments begin to reshape her life - a chance meeting at church, the kindness of Sarah Martin in the garden, and the unexpected comfort that comes from simply listening to the rhythms of an old city at prayer.
The Bells of St. Augustine is a gentle, reflective novel about finding hope after silence, community after loneliness, and the courage to believe that life can still open in beautiful ways. Set against the timeless charm of America's oldest city, it invites readers to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover the quiet graces that make us feel at home.