Alice runs a New Orleans flower shop alongside her aunt, but thoughts of her mother, who went missing during Hurricane Katrina, are never far from her mind. After getting off on the wrong foot with a man who comes to the shop, Alice soon realizes their worlds overlap—and the answers they both seek can be found in the same place.
In 1861 Charleston, Clara is an abolitionist, unbeknownst to her father, who is heavily involved with the Confederacy. She attempts to assist an enslaved woman reunite with her daughter, and a dashing Union spy is just the person to help them. But things go very wrong when Clara agrees to aid the Northern cause by ferrying information about her father's associates—and her own fiancé.
Faced with the unknown, both women across the years will have to dig deep to let their courage bloom.
My Review:
4.5/5 Stars In this, the third book in the Heirloom Secrets trilogy, Millie and her ancestor’s stories come to a wonderful conclusion. Ms. Clark’s weaving of events from the past and how they connect with her and Alice in the present is told in a beautiful and masterful way.
One theme that is portrayed in the book is that love has no boundaries and stands the test of time. This really spoke to me and was evident in several of the character’s lives. Clara, an abolitionist and daughter of a plantation owner, fights for the rights of both free and slave, even at great personal loss. “ The knowledge that whatever she left behind would be a worthwhile sacrifice to help other human beings…whatever that may mean.”
While life was difficult for Millie and Alice’s family, there was always hope. I loved the imagery of the flowers and also the use of fabric that was woven throughout the book. I highly recommend reading this and the other two book in the series.
I was given a copy of this book from the publisher and author. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
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