Suzanne

Compelling characters; Beautiful setting

Reviewed: 02-06-21

What a lovely listening experience! Ms. Priest introduced interesting characters, a lovely setting, and a compelling family story. We follow as Annie, only nineteen at the beginning of the novel, becomes the owner and manager of a group of summer cottages on beautiful Chesapeake Bay. She has quite a struggle, trying to keep the colony viable. The author's descriptions of the area are wonderful and colorful. Although I've never been to this part of the East Coast, upon finishing the book I began to feel like a native! Annie's story pulled me right in and held me from the first page to the last. I loved her courage and determination as well as the in-depth stories of the other characters. This is the beginning of an excellent trilogy--I've read all three books in their print versions--and I'm hoping Audible will record the other two books soon. Ms. Priest doesn't shy away from the social issues Annie must confront as she becomes an adult. For instance, racism is addressed openly, as well as are characters who've chosen to live differently, and the inevitable conflicts between family members. This is a family saga beautifully written with love and a deep understanding of each of the characters and their interlocking worlds. Regan Brown is the perfect narrator for this book and I hope the other two novels in the trilogy will be presented by Audible and that this narrator returns. A perfect read for these strange times we're living in. Highly recommended!!

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