Isn't it strange that I would read Sarah Jio's FIRST novel LAST? The first word that came to my mind when reading this was "lovely." I have to admit that I was a little bit taken aback by the fact that the main character, Emily, hadn't seen her beloved, eccentric great-aunt Bee in 5 years, since they seem to have such a connection. We find out as the story progresses, though, that Emily Wilson's marriage, now ended, was the main reason for her distance from Bee. Now, ensconced in Bee's cottage on Bainbridge Island, Washington, Emily discovers Esther's diary, begun in 1943. As Emily reads the diary she is drawn deeper in the mystery of who Esther and Elliot were and how their romance relates to the present and to Emily's own past.
This novel is classic Jio, with intertwining past/present stories, wonderful rich atmosphere, and characters that you'd love to sit down and have a heart-to-heart with. Highly recommended!
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