Chicago doctor, Vida Toujours has always worked hard for
everything she has and has achieved. She is an all work and no play woman. She
has a habit of pushing people away when they become too close, preferring to
remain aloof and detached. But in the process, she is lonely.
When Vida receives a letter from France right out of the blue,
she has no idea that her life is about to change forever.
Vida’s aunt, an aunt she never knew existed, has died. She’s
left Vida her chateau in the countryside in France and a sizeable fortune. Vida
is delighted. She resigns from her post at the hospital and flies out to France
immediately.
Vida arrives at her chateau and it’s there she meets the
beautiful and alluring Renée Chanson. Vida is enchanted and smitten with Renée.
But, she’s unprepared for the all consuming mystery surrounding her family. Deep
dark secrets begin to emerge. Will Vida open her heart and mind to love and
trust Renée? Or will she do what her mother did decades before and run away,
leaving the love of her life behind?
I’ve read several of Natalie Vivien’s books and find her books
well written and edited and her storytelling pleasant and consistent. I’ve
enjoyed all the stories I’ve read so far.
This book is a romance, with a mysterious theme running
through it, although not a mystery book. The three main characters are
multidimensional and easy to get to know. Although the story is primarily about
Vida and the family she never knew, Renée is her romantic interest and Effie, a
housekeeper of sorts adds a lot to the story.
The book is a fast paced page turner right the way
through. Not too long, so I was able to finish it in one
sitting. I’m looking forward to reading more from Natalie Vivien
soon.
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