Many thanks to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group | Ballantine Books | Megan Beatie Books for gifting me a physical and digital ARC of the latest historical fiction novel by a favorite, Martha Hall Kelly. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!
In 1942, the Smith girls - aspiring writer Cadence and younger sister Briar - are trying to keep their family farm together during WWII as the US Army arrives on Martha's Vineyard. Their older brother, Tom, has gone off to war and their grandmother is in failing health. To keep things normal, Cadence and her best friend, Bess, start a book club that catches the attention of a NY publisher. But when a man washes ashore, their lives become filled with danger.
Martha Hall Kelly has done it again - made a gripping novel about true events that happened on Martha's Vineyard. Along with glimpses of the mystery continuing into 2016, we learn of the events during the war that shaped a family and an island. While there are hints at romance and mystery, this book centers on the strong women who do what they think is right, especially when that involves making hard choices. I like how the story played out, with characters in 2016 shining light onto what happened in the past and how it will affect the future. It's also a story of the power of books. Be sure and read the fascinating author's note at the end to see how much of this story is based in reality. Love the beautiful cover too - highly recommended!
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