Jane Langton

#2

In Italy to teach at the American School for Florentine Studies, sleuthing professor Homer Kelly must set aside his syllabi and turn detective when the school's Italian maid and her lover are murdered.

#3

Based on her popular poem about the winter solstice, celebrating the return of light and ancient traditions of hope and community during the darkest time of the year, beautifully illustrated by Carson Ellis. The book, published in 2019, follows the poem's theme of people gathering to sing, light fires, and celebrate, connecting past and present rituals of hope for peace and rebirth.