This week I'm sharing The Secrets of Paper and Ink by Lindsay Harrel.
Brought together by a charming bookstore in England, three women fight to defy expectations, dream new dreams, and welcome love into their lives.
As a counselor, Sophia Barrett is trained to help people cope with their burdens. But when she meets a new patient whose troubles mirror her own, she realizes she hasn’t dealt with the pain of her recent past. After making a snap decision to get away for the summer, Sophia moves overseas to an apartment above a charming bookstore in Cornwall, England. She is hopeful she will find peace there surrounded by her favorite thing: great literature.
Bookstore owner Ginny Rose is desperate to save her business without asking for help from a husband who’s decided to take a break from their marriage. Ginny never imagined she’d be solely responsible for keeping afloat her husband’s dream, but the unexpected friendship with her new renter has her feeling more optimistic. Between the two of them—and Ginny’s brother-in-law, William—the bookstore might stand a chance.
Then Sophia finds a notebook in the bookstore that contains journal entries from Emily Fairfax, a governess who lived in Cornwall more than 150 years ago. Sophia learns that Emily harbored a secret passion for becoming an authoress—as well as a deep love for her childhood friend, Edward, whose station she dared not dream to touch.
Eager to know more of Emily’s story, Sophia goes on a quest—dragging Ginny and William with her—to discover the heart of the woman behind the beautiful entries. Soon Ginny’s need to save the bookstore becomes more than a way to save her marriage, and Sophia finds new purpose of her own. Together they find that sometimes both heartache and hope can reach across the centuries.
As a counselor, Sophia Barrett is trained to help people cope with their burdens. But when she meets a new patient whose troubles mirror her own, she realizes she hasn’t dealt with the pain of her recent past. After making a snap decision to get away for the summer, Sophia moves overseas to an apartment above a charming bookstore in Cornwall, England. She is hopeful she will find peace there surrounded by her favorite thing: great literature.
Bookstore owner Ginny Rose is desperate to save her business without asking for help from a husband who’s decided to take a break from their marriage. Ginny never imagined she’d be solely responsible for keeping afloat her husband’s dream, but the unexpected friendship with her new renter has her feeling more optimistic. Between the two of them—and Ginny’s brother-in-law, William—the bookstore might stand a chance.
Then Sophia finds a notebook in the bookstore that contains journal entries from Emily Fairfax, a governess who lived in Cornwall more than 150 years ago. Sophia learns that Emily harbored a secret passion for becoming an authoress—as well as a deep love for her childhood friend, Edward, whose station she dared not dream to touch.
Eager to know more of Emily’s story, Sophia goes on a quest—dragging Ginny and William with her—to discover the heart of the woman behind the beautiful entries. Soon Ginny’s need to save the bookstore becomes more than a way to save her marriage, and Sophia finds new purpose of her own. Together they find that sometimes both heartache and hope can reach across the centuries.
When life was busy, three months had a way of flurrying by.
But Sophia Barrett's last ninety-two days had passed in a drizzle of constant monotony.
On the outside, I was a simple woman, with a simple life.
I did not however have simple dreams.
I love the Friday 56 quote. Sounds like a good book. My Friday quotes
ReplyDeleteI've really enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by, Anne! :)
DeleteThis sounds like a book I might really enjoy! She sounds like a very relatable character.
ReplyDeleteI was pleasantly surprised by how relatable and likable all three main characters were. I thought for sure there'd be one I didn't like, but nope. Loved them all. So nice when that happens. Thanks for the visit, Becki! :)
DeleteI want to move to Cornwall and live above a charming bookstore!
ReplyDeleteMe too! That would be such a dream come true! Thanks for coming by, Lark! :)
DeleteProbably not one I'd pick up for myself, but I hope you have fun reading it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting, Nicki! Happy reading! :)
DeleteI'm curious for more. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt's really good! Thanks for stopping by, Freda! :)
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