Decades of Loss, an Unsolved Mystery,
and a Rift Spanning Three Generations
Hazel DeFord is a woman haunted by her past. While berry picking in a blackberry thicket in 1943, ten-year old Hazel momentarily turns her back on her three-year old sister Maggie and the young girl disappears.
Almost seventy years later, the mystery remains unsolved and the secret guilt Hazel carries has alienated her from her daughter Diane, who can’t understand her mother’s overprotectiveness and near paranoia. While Diane resents her mother’s inexplicable eccentricities, her daughter Meghan—a cold case agent—cherishes her grandmother’s lavish attention and affection.
When a traffic accident forces Meghan to take a six-week leave-of-absence to recover, all three generations of DeFord women find themselves unexpectedly under the same roof. Meghan knows she will have to act as a mediator between the two headstrong and contentious women. But when they uncover Hazel’s painful secret, will Meghan also be able to use her investigative prowess to solve the family mystery and help both women recover all that’s been lost?
and a Rift Spanning Three Generations
Hazel DeFord is a woman haunted by her past. While berry picking in a blackberry thicket in 1943, ten-year old Hazel momentarily turns her back on her three-year old sister Maggie and the young girl disappears.
Almost seventy years later, the mystery remains unsolved and the secret guilt Hazel carries has alienated her from her daughter Diane, who can’t understand her mother’s overprotectiveness and near paranoia. While Diane resents her mother’s inexplicable eccentricities, her daughter Meghan—a cold case agent—cherishes her grandmother’s lavish attention and affection.
When a traffic accident forces Meghan to take a six-week leave-of-absence to recover, all three generations of DeFord women find themselves unexpectedly under the same roof. Meghan knows she will have to act as a mediator between the two headstrong and contentious women. But when they uncover Hazel’s painful secret, will Meghan also be able to use her investigative prowess to solve the family mystery and help both women recover all that’s been lost?
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KIM VOGEL SAWYER is a highly acclaimed, best-selling author with more than one million books in print, in several different languages. Her titles have earned numerous accolades including the ACFW Carol Award, the Inspirational Readers Choice Award, and the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. Kim lives in central Kansas with her retired military husband Don, where she continues to write gentle stories of hope and redemption. She enjoys spending time with her three daughters and grandchildren.
My Thoughts...
This was such a fantastic and memorable read. I loved Hazel and sweet Meghan. I was sad and hurt and I wanted to stop reading this book. But I had to know what was going to happen next. I am here to tell you, YOU will love this book. You will be on the edge of your seat trying to find out what's going to happen next.
Sawyer always writes the best stories and they are all very different. But this one left me feeling like God's always got my back.
It will all turn out alright in the end.
I will say this, Maggie and Hazels story is one you may never forget. And you will reread it over and over again.
I gave this book 5 star two times. I HIGHLY recommend this book.
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Sounds like a God read. Great review.
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ReplyDeleteMy wife will eat this one up, I will tell her about it tonight. Thanks Mary
ReplyDeleteI added my name to the list for this one at the library. It sounds like one I can read all night.
ReplyDeleteOh I have seen this one floating around and I want to check it out. I love a little mystery. I want to know what happened to Maggie.
ReplyDeleteWhat is Hazels painful secret? I have to read this to find out.
ReplyDeleteNice review.
ReplyDeleteNow your talking my kind of book. I will be reading this one.
ReplyDeleteNow this sounds like a wonderful read. I will check it out next week when I am at Barnes and Noble. Thanks Mary
ReplyDeleteOH Mary, this sounds like a fantastic book. Thank you for sharing and your wonderful review.
ReplyDeleteI love her books but with the rating of 5 stars twice, WOW! I have got to read this book! I always depend on your reviews Mary for a good read and I am sure this is one that I will have to add to my reading list. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI've just started seeing this one around. Kim Vogel Sawyer knows how to write a story!! I've enjoyed many of her books and this one sounds terrific.
ReplyDeleteNice review, thanks Mary!
This one looks especially interesting and intriguing. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteGreat review! Love Kim Vogel Sawyer and can't wait to read this one!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved this amazing novel! Thanks for sharing your review :-)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely yes would love to read this .Blessings ,DanaGirl
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