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Lynne Hugo, The Author of “A Matter of Mercy” has written an intriguing and captivating novel. This is the tenth anniversary edition of this book, and with a current afterword, the author explains the 1996 lawsuit of the oyster farmers and land owners. The basis of the suit was explore who legally owned or could claim the waterfront and land where so many fisherman made their livelihoods. The Genres for this book are: Historical Fiction, Women’s Romance, Women and Children, and Fiction. The author vividly describes the Cape Cod feel of “Wellfleet”, where the story takes place, and the colorful and dramatic characters.
Caroline Marcum has come home to Wellfleet to take care of her dying mother. Years ago, Caroline was in a tragic car accident that caused a young child to die, and as a result lost her teaching license. Ridley Neal hope he can escape his past life from prison, and find home in the oyster and clam farm his father left for him.
Caroline helps Rid with his oysters during a Nor’Easter, and the two spend the night together. I love that the author writes about Rid’s loving dog. Rid and some of his friends and Oyster farmers are facing a lawsuit by one of the landowners for the waterfront that is used for them to make a living. At the same time, someone holds a grudge against Caroline, and is terrorizing her.
I appreciate how Lynne Hugo discusses the importance of communication, forgiveness, second chances, the chance for redemption, trust, hope and mercy. What does a home consist of? The author also mentions the importance of emotional support, family, friends, neighbors, love and hope. I highly recommend this memorable story.
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