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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Great stort
I liked this book a lot. Very interesting characters
Loved the story that brought the past to light. Hated to see it end
Loved the book.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were well developed although I had a bit of trouble believing that a 10 year old could do all that she did. It would have been more believable if she were 14 or so. All in all it was good and I recommend it.
Good read. Read it in 2 days. Liked how it went across time periods of family life.
Loved it! It goes back and forth between the present and the 1940’s in a very well-written manner. Characters are great and realistic. There are some sad parts and some laugh out loud moments.