Author: Jill Morrow
Publisher: William Morrow
Date of publication: July 2015
In a glamorous Newport
mansion filled with secrets, a debonair lawyer must separate truth from
deception. . . .
Spring 1921. The Great War is over, Prohibition is in full
swing, the Great Depression is still years away. Wealthy families flock to the
glittering “summer cottages” they built in Newport , Rhode Island
Having sheltered in Newport
during his misspent youth, attorney Adrian de la Noye is no stranger to the
city. Though he’d prefer to forget the place, he returns to revise the will of
a well-heeled client. Bennett Chapman’s offspring have the usual concerns about
their father’s much-younger fiancée. But when they learn of the old widower’s
firm belief that his late first wife, who “communicates” via séance, has chosen
the stunning Catharine Walsh forhim, they’re shocked. And for Adrian , encountering Catharine
in the last place he saw her decades ago proves to be a far greater surprise.
Newport was a very pleasant surprise. I never know if I'm going to like period stories like this one. But, as I started the book, I found myself drawn into the story. I even read it straight through in pretty much one sitting. That was a late night! Having grown up near Newport, RI and having visited the mansions and Cliff Walk, I could easily picture the setting of this tale.
Basically, Adrian and Jim have traveled to Newport from Boston to re-write the will of a client who is set to marry someone several decades his junior. The kids are protesting because Bennett claims he has been directed by his late wife to marry Catharine. He has heard from her through a medium and believes he must follow her direction.
This was a good solid mystery with a sweet romance in the mix. There is a reason that Bennett is being directed to marry Catharine. Through flashbacks and subsequent seances, those reasons slowly unfold. I liked the twists and surprises, especially the reveal in the end. I don't want to talk plot points too much because I think it would ruin the whole story. Throughout the entire book, I found myself constantly questioning whether or not Amy was really channeling Mrs. Chapman or if she was a con artist. I definitely changed my mind a dozen times and I'm sure you will as well.
I see a bright future for this author and look forward to see what she comes up with next!
About Jill Morrow
Jill Morrow has enjoyed a wide spectrum of careers, from
practicing law to singing with local bands. She holds a bachelor’s degree in
history from Towson
University Baltimore .
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1 comment:
I like that the author kept you on your toes throughout the book - that's always fun!
Thanks for being a part of the tour!
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