Mystery, history, intrigue, and even romance are all intertwined in this novel, that has Whitney returning to her roots near Roanoke Island in order to save her restaurant in Michigan from a hostile takeover.

The Excelsior, now a rundown, historic hotel, was where Whitney spent her summers working for her grandmother. With her mother's death, she has inherited it, but has always avoided claiming it. Until now when she needs to clear it out and sell it to raise needed funds...but there are people who have their own plans for the hotel including her estranged stepfather Clyde.

Once she is there, cleaning out her grandmother's stuff, she discovers a mystery to be solved, history she was unaware of, and so much more. What to do with what she is discovering wars with her growing frustration to save her restaurants.

What will she choose? What does she learn? And will it matter in the long run if she loses herself?

Complex characters, lush descriptions, and historic import are all seen in this novel, making this a compelling read. (and a few what-the-trends seen, but they were minor and a few typographical errors, but this is an unedited ARC edition).

"No two persons ever read the same book."--Edmund Wilson

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Sent via media mail along with several other ARC to winner of the ARC book box. Hope you enjoy the mixture of stories.

from minesayn as winner of the ARC book box.

thank so much!!

Good read. Read the whole book in 2 days. Got this book from my sister.