About the book:
The southern town of Saisons lies at the crossroads between North and South, progressive and genteel antebellum life. Between East and West, between history and heritage, and new frontiers. Downton Abbey meets Gone With the Wind.
It’s 1912, in a world where slavery is dying and women’s rights are rising, and four young women who once shared a bond—and experienced a tragedy—question their own truths.
Mercedes has always been an avid reader and devours each new Sherlock Holmes mystery as soon as she gets her hands on them. When one of her friends comes to her, Mercedes vows to keep Simone’s secrets and uncover the truth.
But as Mercedes plays detective to her friends’ questions, she discovers something far more shocking—she herself is not who she thought she was.
My Thoughts:
The visual word picture that Ms. Mason paints of the south during the Antebellum (1912) era is vivid in both color and shadows. As you read you can hear frogs, and crickets; feel the humidity on your skin as the sun rises in the morning. The upstairs, downstairs world of that time period is particularly interesting and engaging.
While I had a difficult time getting into the book at the beginning, with both the French language inserts, and the first person narrative of Mercedes. I found some of the scenes a little over descriptive. However, the mystery compelled me to read on, and I am so happy I did. This is a great start to Ms. Mason's Season series. Given the time period, secrets, and a mystery to solve this would be a great book for a book club to discuss.
I offered to read an early copy of this book, in exchange for a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Robin, I am so sorry it took me so long to
get a review written!
2 comments:
Andi, thank you so much for your review! so glad you stayed with it and enjoyed the story!
You are welcome, Robin! I am glad too! Xoxo
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