The Summer Hideaway is my first Susan Wiggs book and I can see myself reading more in the future. She uses some beautiful metaphors and switches seamlessly between scenes in the present and stories from the past.
George Bellamy is terminally ill and wants to reconcile with his brother before he dies. He hires a private nurse, Claire Turner. The two of them travel to Camp Kioga, the place of George's boyhood and his brother's retirement.
George's grandson, Ross returns from duty in Afghanistan. At first he mistrusts Claire and her motives for being with his grandfather. As time moves on, he not only learns to trust but to care for her. The only thing is, Claire does have a big secret she isn't sharing. A secret that can harm not only her, but the people she cares for (it has in the past).
The Summer Hideaway is a story of first chances, second chances and learning whether pride is worth having to waiting for that second chance. Hang on to you heartstrings, because Ms Wiggs definitely knows how to pull them.
Where I would recommend reading this book:
In a nice patch of sun.
Are there any Susan Wiggs fans in the crowd that could recommend more of her books?
2 comments:
What? No werewolves, or undead? Hmm I don't know...:D
Haha :) I had that feeling when I picked this one up. Its funny how reading a book with only normal humans as characters can make you feel out of your element.
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