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A Charmed Life: A Return to the Hinkston

by John Smith

A Charmed Life: A Return to the Hinkston
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A Charmed Life: A Return to the Hinkston

by John Smith

Published Jul 13, 2025
160 Pages
5.5 x 8.5 Black & White Paperback
Genre: FICTION / Historical / General


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Book Details

A Charmed Life is a richly detailed homage to legacy, faith, and standing tall in turbulent times. The story is heartfelt and honest.

A Charmed Life fits within the nostalgic, character-driven historical fiction genre that draws from small-town Americana, moral themes, and family legacies. Readers embracing quiet, character-focused storytelling that emphasizes moral clarity, and intergenerational connection will find this novel captivating. The author uses a rich historical setting and develops characters who are authentic and relatable. It’s courageous themes of justice, faith, and legacy are timely and meaningful.

 

About the Author

John Smith

John Smith was born in Mt. Sterling, KY and never left in heart. His most cherished memories revolved around the grand house high on a hill along the Hinkston Creek, with family in abundance. He was happily married to the late Diane Smith for 47 years and has 2 children (Molly and Tom) and 4 grandchildren (Zoe, Hayden, Hensley and Lainey). He enjoys writing, traveling and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. John began his career as a Junior High American History teacher and later a minister for over 45 years. He currently lives in Fishers, Indiana.

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