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Before She Was Helen

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Susan S, Reviewer

Clemmie lives in Sun City and must check on her next-door neighbor to see if he’s all right. He hasn’t replied to her morning health check text. In his place, she discovers an unapproved door going into another unit. She gets nosy, steps into a third townhouse and snaps a photo of a beautiful object, setting off a wild ride with unexpected twists and turns. Without stopping to think about it, she has jeopardized a well-kept secret about her past. I loved reading this book and didn’t want it to end. The author writes about aging in a humorous, authentic way and handles a traumatic event in Clemmie’s past with just the right definitive touch. This fast-moving story keeps the reader guessing, and I couldn’t put it down. I enjoyed reading the many points of view from different characters and got goose bumps at the end. Thanks to NetGalley for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
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