The Ashford Affair by Lauren Willig

April 11th, 2013 Kimberly Review 4 Comments

11th Apr
The Ashford Affair by Lauren Willig

It has been quite some time since I have read a book that spans generations uncovering family secrets. The Ashford Affair touted by critics to be reminiscent of “Out of Africa with the feel of a Downtown Abbey cast” was highly accurate and despite wanting more time in Kenya I was pleased. While at times it was morose, I quickly became caught up in the different characters from past to present. Willig beautifully transported me from present day Manhattan to war-torn Britain and the open plains of Kenya, Africa. I slowly slipped within the pages and felt at home with the characters. It is the story of love, loss, adventure, passion and hope.

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The Angry Woman Suite by Lee Fullbright

August 30th, 2012 Kimberly Review 15 Comments

30th Aug
The Angry Woman Suite by Lee Fullbright

I love novels that span generations and focus on one family. Lee Fullbright delivers a suspenseful tale through the voices of characters in The Angry Woman Suite. Spanning history between the early 1900’s and into the 1960’s we get an inside look at a dysfunctional family and its secrets.

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