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The Lost Letters from Martha's Vineyard
A tantalizing novel of two women bound by blood but divided by a long-buried secret, and the island that holds the key to the fateful summer that changed everything forever.
In 1959, Hollywood ingenue Mercy Welles seems to have the world at her feet. Far removed from her Nebraska roots, she has crafted herself into a glamorous Oscar-nominated actress engaged to an up-and-coming director…
Until she shockingly vanishes without a trace, just as her career is taking off.
Almost sixty years later, Kit O’Neill, a junior television producer in Manhattan, is packing up her recently deceased grandmother’s attic, only to discover a long-lost box of souvenirs that reveal that the grandmother who raised her and her sister Claire was, in fact, the mysterious Mercy Welles.
Putting her investigative skills to use, Kit is determined to solve the riddle of her grandmother’s missing life, and the trail eventually leads to Martha’s Vineyard.
Mercy retreats to the island nursing a broken heart, only to be drawn to the roguish Ren Sewards, who is not just the simple oysterman he appears to be but a scion of one of the island’s wealthy founding families. With her attraction to Ren quickly growing, Mercy soon finds herself entangled in the intrigues of the tightly knit community and the secrets of the Sewards.
Alternating between Mercy and Kit’s timelines, including excerpts from letters Mercy wrote the summer she disappeared, The Lost Letters from Martha’s Vineyard unfurls into a heart-stopping story of love, betrayal, and even murder.
In 1959, Hollywood ingenue Mercy Welles seems to have the world at her feet. Far removed from her Nebraska roots, she has crafted herself into a glamorous Oscar-nominated actress engaged to an up-and-coming director…
Until she shockingly vanishes without a trace, just as her career is taking off.
Almost sixty years later, Kit O’Neill, a junior television producer in Manhattan, is packing up her recently deceased grandmother’s attic, only to discover a long-lost box of souvenirs that reveal that the grandmother who raised her and her sister Claire was, in fact, the mysterious Mercy Welles.
Putting her investigative skills to use, Kit is determined to solve the riddle of her grandmother’s missing life, and the trail eventually leads to Martha’s Vineyard.
Mercy retreats to the island nursing a broken heart, only to be drawn to the roguish Ren Sewards, who is not just the simple oysterman he appears to be but a scion of one of the island’s wealthy founding families. With her attraction to Ren quickly growing, Mercy soon finds herself entangled in the intrigues of the tightly knit community and the secrets of the Sewards.
Alternating between Mercy and Kit’s timelines, including excerpts from letters Mercy wrote the summer she disappeared, The Lost Letters from Martha’s Vineyard unfurls into a heart-stopping story of love, betrayal, and even murder.
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First published May 21, 2024
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June 14, 2024
Clearly, I am in the minority on this one. The dual timeline, summer on an island, and mysterious history of 2 families all sounded like a wonderful premise.
Unfortunately, I could not get past the writing style. So, what was it specifically?
There is a definite strand of thinness and women's named concern with consuming food, size, their attractiveness to men, etc. throughout this book. The author describes women by size each time we are introduced to them. They are larger, thin, or the type of girl who would never be noticed by the men she likes (after describing her as frumpy and not thin). It was repeated so often that I couldn't help but think the author truly believes all women consider this before every food selection.
Then, he frequently described people in strange ways. Several characters were described as having "flat" faces. What does that look like? One character was handsome in a midwestern way...again, what does that mean? As someone from the Midwest, I'd love to know. Frequent references to diamond or heart or oval shaped faces. Face shape is not something I need to know for each character.
The writing around the romance scenes was, honestly, off-putting. The choice of words created a word picture of someone eating rather than kissing - "nibbling" "gnawing" "gnashed" "devoured". Where am I - a buffet?
The sister's reaction and Ren's reactions to things seemed really overdramatized. The sister literally ran away and disappeared for a few hours because Kit wanted to find out about her Grandma's past; without revealing plot points, she was afraid that someday her own secrets might come out even though they have nothing to do with her Grandma. In fact, the level of drama in this book is like watching a movie from the 1940s where everything is exaggerated, so the audience couldn't possibly miss the drama and emotion of the moment. (Cue fainting couch, crazy eyes, screams, hysterical crying, and violent outbursts.)
**SPOILERS AHEAD**
Lastly, I wanted to root for this Oysterman but am I the only one who found his behavior to veer into the violent and threatening? In the book, he had several moments when things were emotionally intense that he threatened or enacted physical violence on others. I think he was supposed to be a dark brooding type but I found him to be over the line to dangerous or volatile. The key moments of the physical attacks aren't even what I am referring to here. Obviously, those would be violent. In his first scene with his mother, when he had the fight with Mercy, and his reaction to Vera with the note, he displayed a physical reaction and threatened each of the women in some way.
Overall, I just can't say I enjoyed this as much as finished it. Obviously, others enjoyed it, so to each their own!
Unfortunately, I could not get past the writing style. So, what was it specifically?
There is a definite strand of thinness and women's named concern with consuming food, size, their attractiveness to men, etc. throughout this book. The author describes women by size each time we are introduced to them. They are larger, thin, or the type of girl who would never be noticed by the men she likes (after describing her as frumpy and not thin). It was repeated so often that I couldn't help but think the author truly believes all women consider this before every food selection.
Then, he frequently described people in strange ways. Several characters were described as having "flat" faces. What does that look like? One character was handsome in a midwestern way...again, what does that mean? As someone from the Midwest, I'd love to know. Frequent references to diamond or heart or oval shaped faces. Face shape is not something I need to know for each character.
The writing around the romance scenes was, honestly, off-putting. The choice of words created a word picture of someone eating rather than kissing - "nibbling" "gnawing" "gnashed" "devoured". Where am I - a buffet?
The sister's reaction and Ren's reactions to things seemed really overdramatized. The sister literally ran away and disappeared for a few hours because Kit wanted to find out about her Grandma's past; without revealing plot points, she was afraid that someday her own secrets might come out even though they have nothing to do with her Grandma. In fact, the level of drama in this book is like watching a movie from the 1940s where everything is exaggerated, so the audience couldn't possibly miss the drama and emotion of the moment. (Cue fainting couch, crazy eyes, screams, hysterical crying, and violent outbursts.)
**SPOILERS AHEAD**
Lastly, I wanted to root for this Oysterman but am I the only one who found his behavior to veer into the violent and threatening? In the book, he had several moments when things were emotionally intense that he threatened or enacted physical violence on others. I think he was supposed to be a dark brooding type but I found him to be over the line to dangerous or volatile. The key moments of the physical attacks aren't even what I am referring to here. Obviously, those would be violent. In his first scene with his mother, when he had the fight with Mercy, and his reaction to Vera with the note, he displayed a physical reaction and threatened each of the women in some way.
Overall, I just can't say I enjoyed this as much as finished it. Obviously, others enjoyed it, so to each their own!
December 15, 2023
Where to even begin with this book?! I was so pleasantly surprised, delighted, in love with the whole of it.
The Lost Letters from Martha's Vineyard is a dual timeline mystery that jumps between the 1950s life of Mercy Welles, an upcoming Hollywood starlet, and the present day life of her granddaughter, Kit. The prologue sucks you right into a high-anxiety chase scene -- and each chapter of the story only gives you just enough insight into each plot and character to not be completely trusting of anyone until the very end.
I LOVED the parallels between Kit and her grandmother - and I LOVED the subtle homages to my first & favorite mystery series of all time, Nancy Drew.
A well-written mystery with good pace - this was like the cross between a great Carolyn Keene and Taylor Jenkins Reid book. 10/10.
Thank you to NetGalley and Mariner books for gifting me my first ARC with this book. It will be hard for the subsequent ones to live up to this!
The Lost Letters from Martha's Vineyard is a dual timeline mystery that jumps between the 1950s life of Mercy Welles, an upcoming Hollywood starlet, and the present day life of her granddaughter, Kit. The prologue sucks you right into a high-anxiety chase scene -- and each chapter of the story only gives you just enough insight into each plot and character to not be completely trusting of anyone until the very end.
I LOVED the parallels between Kit and her grandmother - and I LOVED the subtle homages to my first & favorite mystery series of all time, Nancy Drew.
A well-written mystery with good pace - this was like the cross between a great Carolyn Keene and Taylor Jenkins Reid book. 10/10.
Thank you to NetGalley and Mariner books for gifting me my first ARC with this book. It will be hard for the subsequent ones to live up to this!
September 26, 2024
What a wonderful journey between the present & the past, filled with intrigue, mystery, self-discovery & love. Love for others, love for friends, love for family & a love letter to Martha’s Vineyard.
This novel takes place in 1959 & today. I’m a huge fan of old Hollywood & was fully immersed in all the references made and the lifestyle, too. Mercy Welles & her granddaughter Kit are memorable characters.
The story breathed life into both and I fully enjoyed the path to uncover who they were and are.
This novel takes place in 1959 & today. I’m a huge fan of old Hollywood & was fully immersed in all the references made and the lifestyle, too. Mercy Welles & her granddaughter Kit are memorable characters.
The story breathed life into both and I fully enjoyed the path to uncover who they were and are.
July 11, 2024
This was the sweetest book filled with so many familiar places🥹🥹🥹
May 24, 2024
Bring on old Hollywood and the drama surrounding it! I was hooked from the very first chapter of this atmospheric story that had me holding my breath and eager to see how it would all play out.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆?
I loved the mystery woven into the storyline and how it kept me engaged and looking for clues as I read. Plus, the present part of the timeline surrounding uncovering past family hidden secrets added to the suspense as to how everything would play out.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
Dual Timelines
Old Hollywood
Mystery
Small Town
Enemies to Lovers
Family Secrets
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲?
Slow burn
𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸?
If you are a fan of Old Hollywood, Martha's Vineyard, an intriguing mystery and betrayal, then check this book out!
3.5 stars
Thank you, Mariner Books for this gifted copy in exchange for my honest opinions.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆?
I loved the mystery woven into the storyline and how it kept me engaged and looking for clues as I read. Plus, the present part of the timeline surrounding uncovering past family hidden secrets added to the suspense as to how everything would play out.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
Dual Timelines
Old Hollywood
Mystery
Small Town
Enemies to Lovers
Family Secrets
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲?
Slow burn
𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸?
If you are a fan of Old Hollywood, Martha's Vineyard, an intriguing mystery and betrayal, then check this book out!
3.5 stars
Thank you, Mariner Books for this gifted copy in exchange for my honest opinions.
June 6, 2024
This book is not getting the hype it deserves! It is truly the perfect summer beach read for fans of historical fiction, gorgeous settings, and a little bit of mystery.
I was enthralled from the first page, and it kept my attention through to the end. The twists truly kept coming and each chapter was more exciting than the last. Were some of the twists predictable? Yes. But honestly, that was okay with me! I enjoyed how the story unfolded.
The characters were also super intriguing and I loved the relationship between Ren and Mercy. The whole allure of Mercy’s old Hollywood life was also incredibly fascinating, and many times it seemed like this book could’ve actually taken place.
There was a lot going on, with a lot of different themes, plot points, and time jumping, but I genuinely think the author did all of it masterfully! And not to mention, accomplished it all in under 300 pages!
I was enthralled from the first page, and it kept my attention through to the end. The twists truly kept coming and each chapter was more exciting than the last. Were some of the twists predictable? Yes. But honestly, that was okay with me! I enjoyed how the story unfolded.
The characters were also super intriguing and I loved the relationship between Ren and Mercy. The whole allure of Mercy’s old Hollywood life was also incredibly fascinating, and many times it seemed like this book could’ve actually taken place.
There was a lot going on, with a lot of different themes, plot points, and time jumping, but I genuinely think the author did all of it masterfully! And not to mention, accomplished it all in under 300 pages!
August 1, 2024
The Lost Letters from Martha's Vinyard is an incredible mystery attached to a beautiful riveting love story. Between the secrets and intrigue and the heartbreakingly superb romance you will cling to this story and not want it to ever end!
When Kit finds a box while going through her late grandmother Edith's belongings, she discovers pamphlets and programs from the 1950's for a woman named Mercy Welles. She also finds a picture and other information about some play which was done on Martha's Vinyard. But to her shock, a picture holds the most stunning surprise. It is of her Nan as a young woman with the same name...Mercy Welles. How is this possible since her Nan's maiden name was Edith Stoppelmoor?
She and her sister were raised by her Nan and Pop after her parents were tragically killed. Never did she mention this part of her life or even ever going to Martha's Vinyard! Kit, a television producer decides she must try and find out who Mercy Welles and Edith Stopplemoor are.
In 1959 Mercy Welles was a young actress who had been nominated for an Oscar in her first movie. She was an up-and-coming movie star, and everybody wanted her. All except it seems her fiancé who she discovered was cheating on her. It was then Mercy decided she needed to get away for a while and be alone to think about her life and what she really wanted to do. She decides to go to Martha's Vinyard, a secluded island where she figures no one will know who she really is.
There, she meets wonderful people, and especially a very handsome oyster fisherman. As the summer progresses, she discovers the island is small but holds many secrets. By the end of the summer, Mercy's life will be changed forever as will many others on the island. She will discover that finding out answers to secrets can be quite dangerous.
As Kit investigates, she tries to find people who knew her Nan back then. Some have died and others are hiding things. When she is finally able to track down her Nan's best friend at the time Cass whom she knew she corresponded with, she is heartbroken to learn Cass had destroyed the letters years ago.
With the story told by both Kit in the present and Mercy in the past, the reader begins to learn what Mercy was doing during that mysterious summer on the island, and how her relationship with her oyster fisherman progresses. But there was also lying, jealousy and hatred going on at the time and secrets buried with dead bodies.
Kit decides she herself must go to the island for herself and see if she can put the pieces of the puzzle together. What Kit will discover is something she already knew. Her Nan was a strong woman who had to make the most difficult decision of her life which changed the trajectory her path would take. And just like her Nan, Kit's life will be changed as well when she steps foot on Martha's Vinyard the place she will finally find the answers she has been searching for.
The Lost Letters from Martha's Vinyard is heartwarming, heartbreaking and more importantly brave!
Thank you #NetGalley #MarinerBooks #MichaelCallahan #TheLostLettersfromMartha'sVinaryard for the advanced copy.
When Kit finds a box while going through her late grandmother Edith's belongings, she discovers pamphlets and programs from the 1950's for a woman named Mercy Welles. She also finds a picture and other information about some play which was done on Martha's Vinyard. But to her shock, a picture holds the most stunning surprise. It is of her Nan as a young woman with the same name...Mercy Welles. How is this possible since her Nan's maiden name was Edith Stoppelmoor?
She and her sister were raised by her Nan and Pop after her parents were tragically killed. Never did she mention this part of her life or even ever going to Martha's Vinyard! Kit, a television producer decides she must try and find out who Mercy Welles and Edith Stopplemoor are.
In 1959 Mercy Welles was a young actress who had been nominated for an Oscar in her first movie. She was an up-and-coming movie star, and everybody wanted her. All except it seems her fiancé who she discovered was cheating on her. It was then Mercy decided she needed to get away for a while and be alone to think about her life and what she really wanted to do. She decides to go to Martha's Vinyard, a secluded island where she figures no one will know who she really is.
There, she meets wonderful people, and especially a very handsome oyster fisherman. As the summer progresses, she discovers the island is small but holds many secrets. By the end of the summer, Mercy's life will be changed forever as will many others on the island. She will discover that finding out answers to secrets can be quite dangerous.
As Kit investigates, she tries to find people who knew her Nan back then. Some have died and others are hiding things. When she is finally able to track down her Nan's best friend at the time Cass whom she knew she corresponded with, she is heartbroken to learn Cass had destroyed the letters years ago.
With the story told by both Kit in the present and Mercy in the past, the reader begins to learn what Mercy was doing during that mysterious summer on the island, and how her relationship with her oyster fisherman progresses. But there was also lying, jealousy and hatred going on at the time and secrets buried with dead bodies.
Kit decides she herself must go to the island for herself and see if she can put the pieces of the puzzle together. What Kit will discover is something she already knew. Her Nan was a strong woman who had to make the most difficult decision of her life which changed the trajectory her path would take. And just like her Nan, Kit's life will be changed as well when she steps foot on Martha's Vinyard the place she will finally find the answers she has been searching for.
The Lost Letters from Martha's Vinyard is heartwarming, heartbreaking and more importantly brave!
Thank you #NetGalley #MarinerBooks #MichaelCallahan #TheLostLettersfromMartha'sVinaryard for the advanced copy.
July 1, 2024
Tom Lake if it were cut in half and set in New England
April 17, 2025
This book is for 40-year-old suburban moms enjoying a quiet weekend away from their kids.
August 10, 2025
LOVED, this book deserves more recognition why the hell aren’t people talking abt it. If you liked seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo you will love this juicy lil split-time historical fiction meets mystery meets romance.
March 1, 2025
As someone who has always been captivated by the rich history and stunning beauty of Martha’s Vineyard, I was excited to dive into The Lost Letters of Martha’s Vineyard by Michael Callahan. The blurb promised an intriguing premise: long buried murder on the island, a touch of Old Hollywood, and the mysterious disappearance of a promising starlet, Mercy Welles, in 1959. Unfortunately, the novel fell short in delivering on its promises, leaving me underwhelmed. While the island’s history and charm were hinted at, they never came to life in the pages of this book. Instead, the narrative seemed to focus more on superficial portrayals of the female characters, often reducing them to their physical appearances and relationships, with little depth or substance. The juvenile romance scenes felt out of place, distracting from what could have been a much richer exploration of the island’s unique allure and the fascinating secrets Mercy Welles carried with her. The writing itself also failed to engage me. The dual timeline format, which I felt was overused and largely ineffective, only added confusion rather than enriching the story. I found the dialogue to be awkward and forced, with characters constantly fixating on each other’s appearances, what they ate, and how “demure” they were (a word that, quite frankly, was overused to the point of annoyance). In my view, this novel didn’t meet the standards of historical fiction. It lacked the depth, atmosphere, and careful research that such a genre demands. The plot centers around Kit O'Neill, a junior producer who uncovers a playbill from a 1950s Martha’s Vineyard production featuring Mercy Welles. To her shock, Kit learns that Mercy is actually her late grandmother Nan, and she embarks on a journey to uncover the hidden truths of Mercy's life. The dual timeline alternates between Mercy’s past and Kit’s present-day search, revealing secrets of forbidden love, long-buried murders, and painful truths. However, these revelations felt disconnected from the island itself, as the history of Martha’s Vineyard seemed like little more than a backdrop for a story more concerned with melodrama than substance. Ultimately, The Lost Letters of Martha’s Vineyard didn’t live up to my expectations. The story failed to capture the essence of the island and its history, and the overemphasis on shallow character traits and predictable plot twists left me wanting more. In my opinion, this book would barely qualify as a beach read—not because of its depth, but because it lacked the charm and immersion necessary to transport the reader to a place as enchanting as Martha’s Vineyard. 2.5/5
February 20, 2024
When Kit’s grandmother dies, she finds some mementos in the attic that makes her think she lived a past secret life. Kit can’t believe what she finds and soon can’t stop investigating her grandmother’s life when she was a movie star. A movie star that disappeared in 1959, just when she was on top. The why is what keeps Kit going and learning something that she never expected. From Los Angeles to Martha’s Vinyard, Kit will find out more than she ever bargained for about Mercy Welles, and maybe about herself. Dual timelines, 1959 & 2018, sparkling characters, a beautiful setting, and mystery that begs to be solved.
July 9, 2025
Really enjoyed this one! Needed it to get out of my 2 star slump😙✌️
June 8, 2024
This mystery kept me so intrigued - was not expecting this to be one of my favorite books I’ve read so far this year!
Really enjoyed this type of genre, let me know if you have any similar recommendations :)
Really enjoyed this type of genre, let me know if you have any similar recommendations :)
May 21, 2024
"The Lost Letters From Martha's Vineyard" is a bittersweet romance mixed with a thrilling mystery. It's full of secrets and betrayals, heartbreak, long lost love and new love. It is definitely a wonderful page turner for the summer with a perfect small town, beachy feel. I will most definitely read more of Michael Callahan's historicals in the future.
**Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.**
**Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.**
August 4, 2024
This went from a 4 to a 3 to a 2 as the story dragged on. Good grief, I grew so weary of the "build-up".
July 7, 2024
ARC Book Review
The Lost Letters From Martha’s Vineyard
A Novel Written By Michael Callahan
Historical Fiction
Published May 2024
291 Pages
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I loved this book! It would make a great movie or series!
There are so many layers to this book. It is historical fiction, a mystery, and there is a murder. Underneath the layers is a romance that is heartbreaking, brings you to tears, and is everlasting.
The author’s writing draws your attention immediately in the prologue.
The main character, Kit O’Neill, is a producer for a news program. She and her older sister, Claire were raised by their grandparents after the death of their parents. The two sisters are cleaning out their grandparents’ house after the death of their grandmother. In the attic Kit finds some items belonging to their grandmother, Edith, that reveal a secret past. A past the grandmother kept secret from them. This sends Kit on a quest searching for answers about her grandmother’s secret. Her search takes her to Hollywood and Martha’s Vineyard. The story is told in dual timelines - 1959 and 2018.
“Always Be Brave.”
The Lost Letters From Martha’s Vineyard
A Novel Written By Michael Callahan
Historical Fiction
Published May 2024
291 Pages
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I loved this book! It would make a great movie or series!
There are so many layers to this book. It is historical fiction, a mystery, and there is a murder. Underneath the layers is a romance that is heartbreaking, brings you to tears, and is everlasting.
The author’s writing draws your attention immediately in the prologue.
The main character, Kit O’Neill, is a producer for a news program. She and her older sister, Claire were raised by their grandparents after the death of their parents. The two sisters are cleaning out their grandparents’ house after the death of their grandmother. In the attic Kit finds some items belonging to their grandmother, Edith, that reveal a secret past. A past the grandmother kept secret from them. This sends Kit on a quest searching for answers about her grandmother’s secret. Her search takes her to Hollywood and Martha’s Vineyard. The story is told in dual timelines - 1959 and 2018.
“Always Be Brave.”
May 3, 2025
A touching tale of family, and forgiveness and love. When the matriarch of the family dies her granddaughters begin the job of cleaning out the family home. They discover a box filled with memorabilia that leads them across the country and out onto Martha's Vineyard. In between the chapters about their search are the chapters chronicling their Grandmother's life as an actress in CA and as a young ingenue discovering herself on Martha's Vineyard. So many family secrets come to light and once revealed there's forgiveness and new beginnings. As in life, not everything ends happily but the secrets have all come to light.
August 23, 2024
I would truly give this book 6 stars if I could. Gripping, romantic, and devastating at every turn. A beautifully written story about finding oneself, the generational connection of family secrets, and letting love in. If you’re even somewhat thinking about reading this book, DO IT!
June 21, 2024
A twisty saga with intriguing characters. I was totally drawn into the authors keen description of Martha’s Vineyard as the story unfolded on the small island. It was a perfect backdrop for secrets, romance, and old money.
August 7, 2024
Loved reading this, reminded me of the summer I lived on the vineyard. The connections that were made at the end of the book were great
August 11, 2024
This book felt like an instant comfort for some reason… Evelyn Hugo meets New England set mystery. Granddaughter Kit is on an adventure to piece together her deceased grandmother’s secret life which takes her from New York to LA, Philly, and Martha’s Vineyard, from 2018 to 1959 to 1944 with letters sparked between it was all sweet and I loved this book.
August 14, 2024
Not a bad story - just a little too simple.
September 18, 2024
Going between 2 timelines was well done in this fictional history mystery. I found myself guessing (correctly) what was coming next but it didn't take away from the mystery of the ending!
February 6, 2025
Sorry no spoilers here but if you like romance .........
July 3, 2025
Wait crazy???? What a twist!!!!!!!
September 7, 2024
A solid 3.3 stars which rounds down to 3. The plot and dual storyline was interesting enough, but the writing style felt whimsically cheesy with everything being a little overly romanticized for my liking. To each their own through.
September 2, 2024
Excellent book. Mysteries all the way to the end. Genuine.
April 25, 2025
Was not expecting to get teary at the end of this!! Scream for all things MV
June 26, 2025
I liked this book a lot, I usually read women authors but this man had a very different kind of writing than other men
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