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Letters from My Sister by Valerie Fraser Luesse
4.0

Thank you to Revell Fiction for a copy of my eARC. All thoughts are my own.

This book published on August 15 so it's out now. It's historical fiction with elements of romance, family drama, and mystery.

I really enjoyed this histroical fiction by new to me author, Valerie Fraser Luesse. This book takes place in 1911 in Alabama and is loosely based on the relationship between the author's grandmother and her relationships with loved ones.

Part mystery, part bond between beloved sisters. and part romance, this story was a gradual build up of characters and events surrounding the Bullock family, their hired help, and their small community. I loved the main character (Callie) and her nature loving ways and I think all readers will find something to love in this story. A few characters even reminded me of my Southern roots including my grandmother.

There is mention of assault, murder, racism, and on page death due to illness. So if those are triggers, tread gently.