"The Violets of March"

"The Violets of March" is the first novel by Sarah Jio, a Seattle author and journalist, but don't fear because she is already working on a second one!

I loved this book - not sure where I learned about it but I am so glad I read it!  It's set mostly on Bainbridge Island where Emily used to spend summers with her Aunt Bee.

Emily, who has written one bestselling book, is newly divorced and at loose ends in the New York home she shared with her husbnad, Joel.  Joel fell in love with someone else and her best friend, Annabelle, as well as her therapist encouraged Emily to take the month of March to spend time on Bainbridge Island with her Aunt Bee and recoup.

Bainbridge Island turns out to be just what Emily needs but it is not just recuperation.  She discovers a mystery from the past that she wants to unravel and, in doing so, discovers secrets from the past that impact her and her family.  This is a very well told story that unfolds beautifully!  pazt