...from the publisher...
Two successful women, a hundred-and-twenty-years apart, build walls to
protect their hearts. Modern-day Willa, a successful interior decorator,
is chosen to go to Mackinac Island and consult for the Grand Hotel’s
possible redesign. During work on a room, she discovers a journal
detailing the struggles of a young woman, Lily—which reveals dark
secrets. The renowned singer wasn’t who she pretended to be.
As Willa reaches out to Lily’s descendant, a charismatic and prominent
landscape artist, she lets down her guard. Should she share the journal
with him—revealing hidden history—or once again erect a wall as she
struggles to redesign both the Grand and her life?
...my thoughts...
Behind Love' Wall is a book where the past comes alive because of Lily's journal and the curiosity of modern day Willa, who unwittingly found her diary. The very woman who is the subject of a recent newspaper article Willa casually picked up on a ferry ride to the island. There are some parallels between the two women, each searching for clarity in their lives. I liked the mystery both women bring to the story. This is more than a romantic story that brings readers of Carrie's books back to Mackinac. It is a true mystery and it is not until that end that the answers truly unfold.
I also like how the author weaves in characters from earlier books with their descendants in this time split story. I have read several of Carrie's books and it was interesting to see how she wove these characters and their talents to span generations. It is like looking at genealogy and learning of talents shared with a great grandparent. The setting at the Grand Hotel, rich with history is an invitation to travel across on the ferry and enjoy the sights of this well researched book.
I hope there will be more stories coming up set in this area of our country that is so rich with stories to be shared.
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