She had a perfect life. Then she got a real life….
For nearly twenty years, quiet, unassuming Lillian Manville has devoted herself to her self-made billionaire husband — and enjoyed a luxurious life of splendid homes, trips, jewels, and clothes. But when James Manville dies in a plane crash, Lillian’s grief is compounded by a shocking mystery: all that Jimmie has left to her is an old farmhouse in tiny Calburn, Virginia. Now, Lillian’s unexpected circumstances are leading her to a made-over life in Calburn, an exciting businessŠand a sweet new love with a handsome local man. But will she have the courage to unveil the truth surrounding a past scandal and the loss of her husband? The answers may be as close as the mulberry tree in her yard — and Lillian must dig deep within herself to Wght the secrets and lies that threaten to uproot the past she cherished and the future she treasures….This lush bestseller shines with the passion, intrigue, and warmth that is Jude Deveraux at her best.
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Summary
Overall I thought it was complex and moving. I loved how the Jimmie character was so real, and like a real person had a good and bad side. This is not a story of a perfect woman meets perfect man and they have a perfect life. The characters are much more complex, much more real. And the mystery portion was original and well paced.
I found it quite suspenseful and it kept me up until 2am to find out the end! The romance portion was not all steamy and dramatic, but more subtle, more real and
more like the way REAL love develops.
Violence Few scenes in the book