Lauren charms again, with this newest, chatty book about, well, stuff.
Her style is so infectious, and although one may argue that the book meanders at times, I think it takes a great writer to do that as if a conversation is happening, (which real conversations do, in fact, do) and still keep the reader engaged. I'll read anything she writes--she makes me want to be her neighbor!
When her mom dies, Jo Jones finds herself the new owner of an estate in England. Everything in her life is changing--newly single, jobless, orphaned, and an immigrant. Further complications arise when there is a murder on her property . . . is she in danger herself? Or is she a suspect? As a neurodivergent person, she doesn't always give the signals people expect. Twists and turns make this an interesting read, and Jo herself is very likeable.
Born in 1776 in Iceland, Thuridur Einarsdottir bucked traditional mores, expectations, and even clothing to pursue her dreams and follow her moral code, unfazed by enemies she might make along the way. She lived out a real-life adventure story, becoming a respected fishing boat captain, trekking across the Icelandic snowdrifts as a guide, and advocating for those less fortunate than most. She was a character, a hero and an inspiration. I was fascinated!
