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Title: Explora Books to Showcase Rate by Donna Gene Stankey and Ramona Hammel at the London Book Fair 2026

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 11th Mar 2026 - Rate traces the early life of the Setterington family through the eyes of Millie, a father whose hopes, memories, and daily labors shape the foundation of the story. The narrative is less about dramatic plot twists and more about the texture of ordinary life—the anticipation, care, and enduring connections that define a family on a farm. Readers are invited to linger in moments both tender and contemplative, experiencing the subtle shifts of life and legacy.Critics have noted the book’s remarkable clarity and descriptive strength. Hollywood Book Review praised it as “a lush debut novel imbued with impressive, lyrical prose… a compelling saga steeped in the tempo and shadows of farm life in Michigan… conveying the raw, irrepressible vitality of a family trying to live within their means.” The prose captures the landscape and mood with a precision that makes readers feel the crisp winter air, the weight of expectations, and the small joys of family life.Donna Gene Stankey, alongside her daughter Ramona, drew on personal and family experience to craft the Setterington family saga. Growing up on family farms and later returning to farm life in Michigan, their intimate knowledge of rural life informs every page. Ramona continues to live this lifestyle today, ensuring the authenticity of the stories that honor their ancestors.Rate is the first installment in a series covering the Setterington family from 1893 to the early 1920s, giving readers an unfolding portrait of Midwestern farm life and the people who shaped it. The novel’s appeal lies in its careful observation of human experience and the quiet dignity of farm families whose lives were tied to the cycles of the land.Attendees of the London Book Fair can exp...

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