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Synopsis:
From London to Corsica to Paris--as a young woman pursues the truth about her late mother, two captivating love stories unfurl.
Kate Darling's enigmatic mother--a once-famous ballerina--has passed away, leaving Kate bereft. When her grandmother falls ill and bequeaths to Kate a small portrait of a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Kate's mother, Kate uncovers a mystery that may upend everything she thought she knew.
Kate's journey to find the true identity of the woman in the portrait takes her to some of the world's most iconic and indulgent locales, revealing a love story that began in the wild 1920s and was disrupted by war and could now spark new love for Kate. Alternating between Kate's present-day hunt and voices from the past, THE BOOK OF LOST AND FOUND casts light on family secrets and love-both lost and found.
My Review:
“In many ways my life has been rather like a record of the lost and found. Perhaps all lives are like that.”
I love epic stories that go beyond generations, wars, distance, secrets and any other obstacle and The Book of Lost and Found is one of those, an excellent one at that. This is a story about the enduring quality of true love. No matter the events, war, misunderstanding, poverty, or distance, love endures all. It is also a story about the shortcomings of life and the necessity, sometimes, to accept it as it is.
It all starts when the young Kate Darling discovers an old photo of her supposed grandmother. She never knew her as her mother was adopted and never met her own mother, but something about her makes Kate want to know who she was and what happened to her all those years back. From that moment we follow Kate in her quest of discovery, a journey full of missed chances, secrets, hardships and sorrows but also love, passion, and courage.
The book alternates chapters from the past and the present, with different points of view. We learn about Kate’s grandmother’s story, a story I found fascinating. That woman went through hell and back and was still left standing. I found her courage admirable and even if I didn’t agree with all her choices; I respected them. I ended up being a genuine fan of that woman. .
This beautifully written book and deeply moving tale will capture your hearts from the first page, it will absorb you into its pages from the start. The characters seemed so real, which made this story even more moving and authentic. As soon as I met them I wanted to know everything about them. The scenes it invokes are vivid. The descriptions of the places Katie visit, makes you want to travel there. It is very descriptive and told from an artist’s eye.
It is just a delightful story. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. There is enough mystery in the book and you’re left guessing what will happen next. This is an awesome, unforgettable experience! I loved every moment!
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