A Quilt of Memories

Patchwork #13

by Kristin Eckhardt

When Sarah’s elderly father, William, takes a turn for the worse, Sarah summons her brother James, who lives in Italy, telling him that it’s time to come home and say good-bye. But when Sarah discovers that their father’s bank account has been drained, she must find out who stole his money. James was the only one who had access to the funds, but denies any wrongdoing. If they don’t recover the money soon, William will be forces to leave the nursing home. Who would steal an old man’s life savings? Can Sarah discover what happened to the money before it’s too late?

As the whole family gathers around Williams beside, Sarah asks for everyone’s help in creating a memory quilt to celebrate her father’s life. Three generations share mementos and recollections, reminiscing about eh many ways he impacted them all. As they realize just how many lives this gentle man has touched, they are reminded that even in the midst of sadness there is hope for the future.

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Christian Fiction

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Kristin Eckhardt
aka
Kristin Gabriel

Kristin Eckhardt is the author of more than thirty-five books, including fourteen for Guideposts. She's won two national awards for her writing, and her first book was made into a TV movie. She and her husband have three children and live in central Nebraska. Kristin enjoys baking, reading and spending time with her family.

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sarah’s 97 year old father’s health takes a turn for the worse so she calls her brother from Italy. He hasn’t been home in years but decides he and his wife would come home to visit. Her father’s health keeps getting worse, her brother’s marriage is in trouble and they found out that someone has been stealing money out of her father’s account leaving him with no money and in danger of being evicted. Sarah works on finding who did took the money and on a memory quilt of her father’s life.

[Jessica Barnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars Great book. Light mystery & didn’t see the end coming

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Touching read. Lots of thoughts brought forward with this book.

[Jacquie Stricklind · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sarah goes to visit her father who is very ill while she is at the senior living place, she finds out he is behind in his monthly rent. After talking to the doctor she finds out that her dad doesn't have long to live. Sarah decides to make her dad a memory quilt and also, to find out who is taking money out of her dad's account. She calls her brother, James in Italy, who is in charge of the bank account with her father to have him help out find out what is going on with the account. James and his wife decide to come to Sarah's house to visit. This novel was suspenseful but also sad, and poignant at the same time. As family and friends give something towards the quilt they also tell stories about Sarah's dad. This is a really good book.

[Roz Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is number 13, and it was missing from the library at my church, so I purchased it because for some reason I thought it was going to be an important book in this series, and it was! Not spoiling it , but get a tissue. ENJOY!!!!

[Rachael Snowman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one will always be both my favorite and least favorite of the series. I really fucking miss you Nan. Thanks for keeping me company while I reread your favorites and discover new ones you would love.

[Penny Hammer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me laugh and made me cried. I was both of my parents caretaker. I have been through those emotions too. I also have a memory quilt of my dad’s and a teddy bear made from a shirt of my mom’s. Thank you for a wonderful book.

[S Washam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Box of Puffs needed for the ending of this book.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book #13 in this series. The books are written by all different authors. This book really advanced the family dynamics and introduced the fact that Sarah has a brother James who lives with his wife in Livorno, Italy. I don't remember ever a mention of a brother in any previous books. This book is well-written. I noticed that the series is veering away from mysteries that actually involve quilts, although there is always a quilt in the story.

In this book Sarah receives the bad news that her 97 year-old father, always such an inspiration to everyone, has a serious health problem. A call to her brother James, who hasn't been home in a long time, brings him home to Maple Hill. Then Sarah discovers that her father's bank account has been drained. At first she suspects James, who has control of the account. However, James is perplexed too. This leads into an investigation by Sarah before it's too late- the nursing home has threatened to evict Sarah's father if his overdue bill isn't paid. Through it all Sarah gathers quilt pieces to celebrate her father's life. I was also impressed by the correct medical information and methods.

[Dina · Rating 5 out of 5]

8/27/14-9/1/14

Sarah's father is ailing in the nursing home, and Sarah's brother and his wife come home to Maple Hill to be with him. There is fraudulent activity on her father's bank account, and Sarah solves this mystery while crafting a memory quilt in honor of her father and his life.
This book was so very touching, I didn't want it to end. I love this series, and love how each book fleshes out the cast of characters a little more.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

OK so this one was better due to the fact that we now at book 13 know the characters, but still get surprised. More family and friend surround Sarah as her father loses ground. Why and how could anyone steal from the residents of the nursing home? Sarah Hart will find out!

[Lisa Wood]

Enjoying this series, of which there are 27 books. If you are reading this series, you most likely anticipate what is to come. I'm on number #26 and it's good!

[R.J. Kottke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun series to read. I like the fact that there are so many books in the series that you can get to know the characters.

[Bess · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just love these.... And there's a whole other series set in a bookstore - whaaaat?

[Loraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Quilt of Memories is #13 in the Patchwork Mystery series, and I have to say it is my favorite so far. Not because it is an outstanding cozy but rather for the sweet poignancy Eckhardt has written with the loss of one of the main characters. Sarah Hart, professional quilter and quilt restorer, is once again caught up in a mystery. But this time the mystery surrounds her 97 year old father who has lived in Bradford Manor Nursing Home for many years. Apparently his identity has been stolen and someone is using his checking account and has cleared it out. Now there is possible eviction from the nursing home as he has missed a monthly direct payment for the nursing home. Meanwhile, William has suffered several TIA's and is not doing well.

Without wanting to give much away, Eckhardt wrote a beautiful scene of peace, reverence and faith that definitely brought tears to my eyes as one of the major characters of this series is called home to be with Jesus. I am sure this book will be the one I remember the most out of this entire series.