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and a Rift Spanning Three Generations
Hazel DeFord is a woman haunted by her past. While berry picking in a blackberry thicket in 1943, ten-year old Hazel momentarily turns her back on her three-year-old sister Maggie and the young girl disappears.
Almost seventy years later, the mystery remains unsolved and the secret guilt Hazel carries has alienated her from her daughter Diane, who can’t understand her mother’s overprotectiveness and near paranoia. While Diane resents her mother’s inexplicable eccentricities, her daughter Meghan—a cold case agent—cherishes her grandmother’s lavish attention and affection.
When a traffic accident forces Meghan to take a six-week leave-of-absence to recover, all three generations of DeFord women find themselves unexpectedly under the same roof. Meghan knows she will have to act as a mediator between the two headstrong and contentious women. But when they uncover Hazel’s painful secret, will Meghan also be able to use her investigative prowess to solve the family mystery and help both women recover all that’s been lost?
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My Thoughts About This Book:
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This novel was quite the surprise for me. I wasn't expecting something quite so captivating, Something to peek my interest like this book did. I read this in just a few sittings. This book had all my favorite elements. It had a bit of mystery, a hint of suspense, and a whole lot of intrigue. I really enjoy books that are Christian based but not overly preachy. That was what this book was. There was a sense of a strong faith in God without a sense of religious superiority, or piety. I enjoyed seeing characters who were unashamed of their faith. The Gospel was presented and clearly shown but not in a negative way as I have seen other books do. There were also issues with Christianity clearly visible among the pages of this novel. Issues such as the judgmental nature of people, church issues, people leaving the church. I was honestly blown away with how many issues this novel took on.
The novel follows the story of Maggie Home, which is interesting because the main character of this book is Hazel DeFord. She is a powerful character with a heartbreaking past. When she was just the tender age of ten her little sister Maggie disappears. The girls were berry picking when it happened, which means Hazel experiences a tremendous amount of guilt. Of course, she feels responsible since she was the older sister, the one that was supposed to watch out and be responsible.
These thoughts have impacted her relationship with her own daughter. The cost of losing her sister is taking a toll on her ability to be close to her daughter Diane. Which is something Diane can't understand or grasp? She doesn't know why her mother is so paranoid, or why there is such an emphasis placed on protecting her and keeping her safe.
The writing was quite impactful. It was flowing and there never seemed to be a pause or lull in the story. I never felt like skimming through any parts. I never wanted to put this book down. It was just that interesting to me. The writing about the romance was tasteful and really adorable. It was honestly just hinted at sweetly, there were no overly dramatic or emotional tones to it. The romance was one of my favorite parts of this lovely novel.
I truly can't wait to read more of Kim Vogel Sawyer work. She is just a great storyteller, and I believe we all can benefit from the stories she tells. Please give this book a chance for yourself. It just might surprise you!
Disclaimer: I received this book for review in exchange for my honest, yet completely unbiased opinion. All thoughts are my own.
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