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Lucy Alling makes a living selling rare books, often taking suspicious measures to reach her goals. When her unorthodox methods are discovered, Lucy's secret ruins her relationship with her boss and her boyfriend James—leaving Lucy in a heap of hurt, and trouble. Something has to change; she has to change. In a sudden turn of events, James's wealthy grandmother Helen hires Lucy as a consultant for a London literary and antiques excursion. Lucy reluctantly agrees and soon discovers Helen holds secrets of her own. In fact, Helen understands Lucy's predicament better than anyone else. As the two travel across England, Lucy benefits from Helen's wisdom, as Helen confronts the ghosts of her own past. Everything comes to a head at Haworth, home of the Brontë sisters, where Lucy is reminded of the sisters' beloved heroines, who, with tenacity and resolution, endured—even in the midst of change. Now Lucy must go back into her past in order to move forward. And while it may hold mistakes and regrets, she will prevail—if only she can step into the life that's been waiting for her all along.
Publication Year: 2015
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When bookseller Lucy’s scamming comes to light, she loses her boyfriend and has a strained relationship with her boss. Then, she is unexpectedly asked by her ex-boyfriend’s grandmother, Helen, to go with her on a trip to England. There, Lucy realizes Helen has secrets of her own, and Lucy must revisit her own past.
Going into this, I thought this would have a slightly heavier romance aspect. While the romance that was present wasn’t bad, it was a bit underwhelming. However, what this book lacked for in terms of romance, it made up for in terms of personal growth. I loved seeing Lucy find herself and address parts of herself and her past that were holding her back.
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