Description:
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.
My Review:
I enjoyed this enchanting story of friendship, healing and love. The English village where this delightful little bookstore is set is a wonderful place to get lost for a few hours. The characters are just quirky enough to be charming. Sophia, Ginny and Emily all have stories that draw on encouragement, friendship and courage. I also liked that Sophia's mom was supportive and caring. This is a story I will revisit in the future. Grab a copy of The Secrets of Paper and Ink, a cup of tea, and a comfy chair and enjoy these delightful characters and their stories of hope. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I enjoyed this enchanting story of friendship, healing and love. The English village where this delightful little bookstore is set is a wonderful place to get lost for a few hours. The characters are just quirky enough to be charming. Sophia, Ginny and Emily all have stories that draw on encouragement, friendship and courage. I also liked that Sophia's mom was supportive and caring. This is a story I will revisit in the future. Grab a copy of The Secrets of Paper and Ink, a cup of tea, and a comfy chair and enjoy these delightful characters and their stories of hope. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.