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When a silly scheme commits Lumby to building a balloon for the regional festival it must host in twelve short weeks, the town's worthies take up the challenge, wreaking havoc along the way as test balloons suffer hilarious fates. But two foreigners who are visiting Saint Cross come to their rescue; Kai, a sincere young man who discovers his destiny is not in the priesthood, and his brother, Jamar, who brings his own brand of charismatic mischief to the scene and involves several locals in a wildly romantic real estate venture. As the festival approaches, the monks of Saint Cross Abbey, now nationally known for their good works, struggle to deal with the masses of devotees-and more than a few nutcases-flocking to take up residence on the monastery grounds. But in the end, the skies clear and The Bounty of Lumby, breathtaking in color and size, lifts off the ground and floats gently over Montis Inn.
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About The Lumby:
"As the balloon began to take shape but still lying horizontally, the brilliant colors and bold pattern that Hannah stitched so carefully were revealed. It looked formidable and substantial. As they watched the envelope grow, no one could believe how much larger it was than The Endeavor, or how the bold horizontal bands gave it a sense of endless height. Just when the envelope began to lift off the ground, still listing, the spectators were finally able to read the black lettering: BOUNTY OF LUMBY." - excerpt from Lumby's Bounty
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About Tibbs Tailgating:
"Thirteen years before, Tibbs Taylor walked into the Presbyterian Church holding Martha's hand. The message on that morning was one of following your heart to God, but Martha, being as tired of her husband as she was his pig farm, only heard "follow your heart." She was so swept away by the reverend's preaching that upon arriving home, she packed up her one bag, apologized to Tibbs at the front door and ventured out into a new world hoping to find a happier life in California. Angered by his wife's betrayal, the following morning Tibbs threw all of her possessions, from a torn brassiere to stained teacups, into the back of his rusted pickup and drove it to town. Then and there he auctioned off every memory of Martha. Three hours later he headed home, his spirit cleansed and his pockets slightly fuller for the experience. Thereafter, on the second Monday of each April, people gathered to sell unwanted items at a town flea market that was called Tibbs Tailgating." - excerpt from Lumby's Bounty
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Author autographed and personalized copies of the Lumby novels can be purchased at Lazygoose USA, Inc., which offers other cool Lumby merchandise.
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