the secrets of paper and ink by lindsay harrel

We get to see women overcoming adversity and taking charge of their lives. The Secrets of Paper and Ink is well-written with thoughtful pacing.

It is important to have faith and realize that only One person is truly in charge. The Christian element is light but pivotal. While Sophia and Ginny’s section are told in the third person, Emily’s journal entries are her personal accounts (first person). I like how the three stories are woven together into one lovely story. The authors flowery descriptions of Cornwall transported me to the area. We get to see them overcome pain and loss to move forward as stronger, fulfilled women. The Secrets of Paper and Ink is charming tale that combines the stories of three woman.

How will the stories of these three women play out? Just when things are looking up for Ginny, it looks like she will lose it all. Sophia grows close to William while following Emily’s journey, but she is afraid to fall in love again. Sophia wants to learn more about Emily and enlists the help of Ginny’s literature professor brother-in-law, William. However, Edward was the oldest son and heir who is expected to marry a society lady. She grew up with Edward Elliott and was deeply in love with him. Emily spends her spare time writing stories and dreaming of becoming a published author. In the 1850s, Emily lost her father and became a governess. While sorting through the books in the store, Sophia finds an old journal belonging to Emily Fairfax. Sophia immediately has some ideas to help increase traffic into the store and their website. Ginny is positive that Garrett will return to her and she wants to make sure the bookstore is there for him. Then six months ago, Garrett left to find himself and Ginny is struggling to keep the shop open. It had always been Garrett’s dream to open a bookstore and Sophia helped him achieve it. Ginny Rose left Harvard to follow Garrett Rose to Port Willis, Cornwall, England. As part of the rental agreement, Sophia agrees to work part-time in the store which is a perfect fit for Sophia with her love of literature. Sophia is living in the flat over Rosebud Books owned by Ginny Rose and her estranged husband, Garrett. She fell in love with the area through the works of her favorite author, Robert Appleton. Needing to find a way to move forward, Sophia decides a change a venue is needed and heads to Cornwall, England. Sophia’s first patient turns out to be an abusive victim which causes her to flee. Her abusive husband died over a year ago and Sophia has spent the last three months recovering from a breakdown. Sophia Barrett is a women’s counselor in Phoenix, Arizona. The Secrets of Paper and Ink by Lindsay Harrel takes readers on a journey to Cornwall.

The secrets of paper and ink by lindsay harrel