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The Shingle Weaver's Picnic by Patti C Smith Paints a Stirring Portrait of America on the Brink of War

09-04-2025 10:52 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance

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The Shingle Weaver's Picnic by Patti C Smith Paints a Stirring

A Poignant Tale of Love, Loss, and Resilience on America's Shores as Pearl Harbor Changes Everything.
Author Patti C Smith brings readers a poignant tale of innocence, upheaval, and the tremors of war in her gripping new historical novel, The Shingle Weaver's Picnic. Now available on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Shingle-Weavers-Picnic-Patti-Smith/dp/1964097452/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DRZlKO88x-ZYf4lREvjxty0uO8MDe5xjEXH1gOQhO-4.bokWv9LSIbg1zFgidxANWtLOR_IDoeMGo4SITpuuaFU&qid=1754303662&sr=1-2], the novel transports readers to the quietly vibrant coastal towns of pre-war America just as the world edges toward an irreversible shift.

Set against the backdrop of 1941, The Shingle Weaver's Picnic is a deeply human story about life on the edge, both literally, along the outer shores of America, and historically, on the cusp of World War II's full-scale escalation. When the bombing of Pearl Harbor shakes Hawaii and the American psyche alike, the novel's characters are forced to confront a terrifying new reality that upends everything they thought they knew.

Patti C Smith masterfully blends lyrical prose with vivid historical detail, offering a perspective that's both sweeping in scope and intimately personal. Through her carefully crafted characters, she explores the tension of a world in transition, families on edge, friendships tested, and the unrelenting uncertainty that war brings to even the most peaceful of places.

"I wanted to capture the quiet before the storm," says Smith. "The days when life still felt normal, but the clouds were gathering. The moments people remember for the rest of their lives: the last picnic, the last smile before everything changed."

Set in the Pacific Northwest and subtly tied to global events through its connection to Pearl Harbor and the American home front, the novel serves as a stark reminder of how far reaching war's impact can be. The book's title itself evokes a nostalgic sense of Americana, a local gathering, a picnic on the shore, but beneath it lies a growing unease, a foreboding sense that the world is about to tip.

Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah and Ken Follett, The Shingle Weaver's Picnic is more than just historical fiction, it's a story of resilience, of finding meaning amid the madness, and of the emotional cost of change when the whole world seems to shift overnight.

Readers can purchase The Shingle Weaver's Picnic on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Shingle-Weavers-Picnic-Patti-Smith/dp/1964097452](https:/www.amazon.com/Shingle-Weavers-Picnic-Patti-Smith/dp/1964097452] here. Whether you're a lover of rich historical narratives or simply drawn to character driven storytelling rooted in real moments of transformation, this novel is bound to leave a lasting impression.

About the Author

Patti C Smith is a passionate storyteller who brings forgotten histories to life with empathy and emotional precision. Her work reflects her deep curiosity about the human experience during moments of great global and personal upheaval.

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