Worth every moment of the wait — and then some.

There are books you recommend because they're good, and then there are books you press into someone's hands because you need them to read it. This is the latter.

MKA has done something quietly remarkable here: blended mystery, romance, and family drama in proportions so perfectly balanced you barely notice the craft behind it. The Irish setting breathes and pulses on the page — heritage, landscape, long-buried secrets — and the cast of characters is the kind of quirky, fully-realized ensemble that makes you feel like you've known them for years. Fair warning: there are multiple storylines and some well-deployed time hops, so settle in, trust the journey, and don't try to read this one in stolen five-minute increments. It deserves your full attention.

But here's what really hooked me: it's not the mystery or the atmosphere that lingers after you close the cover. It's the small, tender moments — the hesitant steps toward healing, the attempt to find common ground across years of distance and old hurt. As someone who knows a thing or two about the particular complexity of sister relationships (as a gay brother with two sisters), I found myself nodding along with Therese and Maeve, recognizing that long memory, that deep emotional thread that binds siblings even when — especially when — everything else has shifted.
At the center of it all is a mother's final gift: not just an object, but a bridge. A chance for her daughters to discover something more about themselves, about each other, about where they come from. It's the kind of story that makes you want to call your sister — or understand her a little better if you do.

A gem. Already one of my favorite reads about family bonds this year.

MKA has written a novel that is a little different than the norm, but she knocked it out of the park. The story is about two sisters who have just lost their mother. These two sisters couldn't be more different if they tried. One responsible and practical while the other chases her dream of being an actress. Through a last request of their mother, they venture to Ireland to research family history and that of a family portrait that has been handed down through generations. Through forced proximity, they begin to understand one another and even rub off on each other a bit. The story is a great one of relationships and finding what is important in life. Another wonderful book. Thanks to you, MKA!!!

With a smorgasbord of history, romance, mystery, and family relationships this novel satisfies all of the readers requirements of a delicious read. Mary Kay Andrews is a fantastic storyteller allowing the reader to visualize the scenes as the actors portray their roles. It is never to late to let go and live life.

I love anything Mary Kay writes and road trip was no different. There was a lot of characters to keep up with but I’m looking forward to reading this while I’m on the beach this summer!

Tho was a great book that was part mystery and part family saga. A large part of the book takes place in Ireland, and the writing was so descriptive that I felt like I was there. For fans of Mary Kay Andrews’ books, this one will not disappoint.