Lake of Dreams by Kim Edwards

The Lake of Dreams by Kim Edwards
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Lucy Jarrett, a twenty-something professional, goes home to visit when her mother is in a minor traffic accident. While rummaging around in the family home, she finds a letter and scrap of fabric that belonged to a relative she had never heard of- a great-aunt. Interest piqued, she follows clues to unravel the history of her grandfather and his sister. This is also a time of turmoil in the family and in the town - a large amount of undeveloped lakefront property has become available. Her family's land is on the lakefront and there must be a decision about whether to develop or not.

Lucy is taking her journey to full adulthood - dealing with her father's death, her mother's need for male companionship, and her need to decide on the direction her life will take.

Beautiful, lyrical prose and an interesting plot make this a worthwhile read.

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