Glory Ann, Rosemary and Sarah are three generations of women who operate the Old Depot Grocery in small-town Brighton. As they reconnect, the women realize that they each keep secrets from themselves and each other. They also fight about selling their store. The thought of selling pleases Rosemary who felt trapped there but Nan holds deep memories of the store, and Sarah dreams of running the place one day. What will happen to each woman and their relationships when the truth is revealed?
Told with dual-timelines and alternating narrators, the story unfolds across decades. It deals with topics like anger, resentment, love, trust, and family. I appreciated the insightful look at grief, mother-daughter relationships and trauma. I also enjoyed the clean storyline and mystery. But the book is fairly boring in places, a bit preachy and saccharine sweet. Of course, everything turns out good in the end.
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