Will North's celebrated novel, Water, Stone, Heart is now re-released—with a new introduction by the critically acclaimed author—in advance of North's much-anticipated new title, Season's End, scheduled for Autumn of 2013. Newly divorced and emotionally burned out, Andrew Stratton escapes university life in Philadelphia by traveling to rural England; to the tiny village of Boscastle, where he'll work on rebuilding ancient stone walls as part of a week-long course. His life turns as he is enthralled by the quirky beauty of the Cornish landscape, and enchanted by the eccentricities of the locals—including the local witch. Moved by the warmth of the village, Andrew opens his heart to the possibility of love with Nicola Rhys-Jones—a flinty, sexy, American expatriate looking to escape a history of abuse. As Andrew and Nicola's relationship veers into darker territory, Andrew grapples with his future and his proper status in Boscastle; even as Mother Nature threatens to destroy Boscastle forever. North's masterful rendering of the Cornish landscape and local culture is matched only by the rich collection of vibrant characters he creates. An irresistible journey from beginning to end, readers will be swept away this wonderful, bittersweet novel.