Dovetail: A Novel
Karen McQuestion
Book Description:
Joe Arneson’s ordinary life
is upended by troubling dreams of himself as a different man in another place
and time. It isn’t until he visits his estranged grandmother, Pearl, in her
Wisconsin hometown that a startling connection emerges.
Drawn into his family’s past, Joe discovers
secrets weighing on the old woman’s soul: the tragic death of her sister Alice
a half century ago and its ripple effect on all who loved her. Digging into the
events of that summer in 1916, Joe is convinced that his recurrent visions
relate to Alice’s untimely passing and to the beloved man she meant to marry.
With the help of Kathleen, a local woman Joe’s fallen for, the puzzles of the
past start falling into place.
As uncovered truths bring Joe and Kathleen
closer together, they also reveal a new danger. For Joe’s dreams may be a
warning—from one star-crossed couple to another.
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My 5-Star Review:
A skillfully written novel about romance, mystery, and family
secrets. Author Karen McQuestion weaves together a story about the secrets a
family keeps and the length they will go to keep those secrets hidden.
When Joe is rescued from a mental hospital by the
grandmother he’s never met and thought was dead, he is both confused and
intrigued. She takes him to her family home and asks him to pack up her house
as she is too old to deal with it. Plagued by disturbing dreams he is unable to
understand, Joe takes on the job as an opportunity to get to know his
grandmother and to clear his mind. What he doesn’t realize is the past will
rear its ugly head and place him right in the middle of a family drama.
I really enjoyed this story that takes the reader between
two time periods as the family mystery unfolds. The perfect story for those who
love duel-timeline historical fiction with a touch of romance and suspense.
About the Author:
Karen McQuestion is the
author of more than a dozen novels and has sold over a million books worldwide.
Her publishing story has been covered by the Wall Street Journal, Entertainment
Weekly, and NPR and she has appeared on ABC's World News Now and America This
Morning. McQuestion’s books share common themes of connection and kindness. She
lives in Hartland, Wisconsin.
Hi Deanna! Thanks so much for reading and reviewing Dovetail. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it (and it means even more coming from a fellow author). Stay well.
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