A review by gea250
A Garden in Paris by Stephanie Grace Whitson

3.0

This was a sweet book. It's not something I would ever pick up on my own, but I gave it a whirl at my mom's recommendation. I can see why she liked it as an older woman with adventurous younger years, much like the main character Mary. I enjoyed following the twists and turns as Mary and her daughter Elizabeth unraveled family secrets. The Paris setting was enjoyable, but I wish it was a little more detailed. I also thought the religious aspect was nicely woven in. It felt natural and not preachy. I actually didn't even realize this was considered Christian fiction until I noticed a price tag on the back of my copy that showed it was purchased at a Christian store.

The main issue is that there were way too many viewpoints. I wish the viewpoints had just shifted from Mary and Elizabeth. I didn't need to read the perspective of the housekeeper, Elizabeth's completely boring husband, etc.

It was a nice change of pace for me.