From the New York Times bestselling author of the Tradd Street novels comes a story of old wounds and second chances, set in the small South Carolina town of Folly Beach. To most people, Folly Beach is simply the last barrier island before reaching the great Atlantic. To some, it’s a sanctuary for lost souls… When Emmy Hamilton’s mother encourages her to buy the local book store, Folly’s … encourages her to buy the local book store, Folly’s Finds, she hopes it will distract her daughter from the loss of her husband. But the seller has one condition that changes everything: Emmy must allow Lulu, the late owner’s difficult elderly sister, to continue selling her bottle trees from its back yard.
For the most part Emmy ignores Lulu as she sifts through the love letters she finds in a box of used books. But the more she discovers about the letters, the more she understands Lulu. As details of a possible murder and a mysterious disappearance during WWII are revealed, the two women discover that circumstances beyond their control have brought them together, here on Folly Beach. And it is here that their war-ravaged hearts can find hope again…
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Visited to Folly Beach years ago and wanted to see how close this story depicted the area. I did not see anything I recognized but it was a good read. They had some crazy stuff going on there during that time.
A great story of bravery, grief, redemption, love, forgiveness, and…learning when to move on. A perfect blending of history and mystery that will keep the pages turning.
Anything by Karen White
Loved this book.
Love Karen White
Semi historical story about lives of generations of women trying to navigate through life,love and sacrifice and tradgedy.
I enjoyed every bit of this book!
Love Folly Beach and that area of South Carolina. This was a good summer read. Some romance, some mystery, someone history of the area. Interesting style of flash back tying the story together.
Thoroughly enjoyed the generational journey and historical aspects of this story. Felt like spending time with friends and family.
Loved the story as it spanned over generations and kept me interested!
Interesting blend of mystical, mystery, history, and romance.
I love the mystery that karen puts in her books. Family oriented. One of my favorite authors
Very good. Looks bed the characters and the element of surprise.
This was a pleasant read. I enjoyed it.
I actually read this book for the second time. I loved it. Absolutely excellent.
Love this author- all her books are intriguing to read.
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I loved this book. Read it!
Excellent story!
Loved this story.
Karen White is an unbelievable author. . . I have and will read anything she writes!