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Christine Nolfi has written an intriguing, memorable and thought-provoking novel. The Genres for this well-written novel are: Books About Books, Historical Fiction, Friendship Fiction, and Mystery and Suspense. I love how Christine Nolfi vividly describes the scenery, plot, and the dramatic and colorful characters. The characters are described as complex and complicated. Claire Shelton, an employee at a Maine antique shop finds herself with a. new responsibility in cataloguing the antiques for Hanna Reeves, a wealthy reclusive woman. There is mystery and intrigue set around Rose Hill, the mansion that Hanna lives in.
Claire’s grandfather Pete had passed away, and Claire’s only family seems like the owners of the Antique Store that Claire works at. Hanna never married, but has a huge staff that is very protective and loyal to her. There are many antiques in the house, and Claire is given the freedom to go where she wants. There is a rumor that Hanna’s father built a special library of first edition books for Hanna, that no one has seen. It is hidden in the house. Hanna is almost eight, yet is a vibrant and capable woman.
While Claire is “looking for the library”, while she is doing her job, she finds Hanna’s journals of her past, and the past of the employees that have worked at Rose Hill for years. These journals hold the secrets that can join families, or cause problems. My feeling is that Claire is opening Pandora’s box.. How will Claire react to Hanna’s discovery? Both Claire and Hanna have a love for literature and books. I highly recommend this amazing, thought-provoking, and suspenseful novel for all.
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