Description
1885: Eighteen-year-old Poppy Townsend is forced to close the doors of her dress shop. Mysteriously, on that same day, she receives a ticket to board a riverboat from her estranged maternal grandfather.
At her arrival, Poppy is determined to search for answers to the scandalous rumor told about her father…and the sudden death of her mother from a visit two years before.
She falls for the handsome and mysterious Jack Stoneking, an employee to her grandfather. Even as her mind has been clouded by the touch of Jack’s hand, she refuses to leave any stone unturned.
Upon finding an obscure garden hidden in the woods, Poppy befriends an approachable and curious dog who likes to follow her into this oasis of beauty – but, is it possible her new canine friend holds more answers to her questions than any of the humans who inhabit the place?
Phil Gerard –
A strong female protagonist, way before her time. Sort of like Scarlett O’Hara but softer. Well researched historical details with a surprising plot twist. It is peppered with good humor. The narrator did a fine job relaying the story.
Danny Harr –
This is a good quick mystery. It holds your interest. The Author is new to me. Kasey Logan does an excellent job narrating this book. I received a copy of this book from audiobooks unleashed but that has no influence on my review.