Secrets of Paper and Ink | Softcover

Brought together across time by a love of story three women in England fight to defy expectations dream new dreams and welcome love into their lives.As a counselor Sophia Barrett is trained to help people cope with their burdens. But when she meets a new patient whose troubles mirror her own she realizes she hasnt dealt with the pain of her recent past. After making a snap decision to get away for the summer Sophia moves overseas to an apartment above a charming bookstore in Cornwall England. She is hopeful she will find peace there surrounded by her favorite thing: great literature.Bookstore owner Ginny Rose is desperate to save her business without asking for help from a husband whos decided to take a break from their marriage. Ginny never imagined shed be solely responsible for keeping afloat her husbands dream but the unexpected friendship with her new renter has her feeling more optimistic. Between the two of themand Ginnys brother-in-law Williamthe bookstore might stand a chance.Then Sophia finds a notebook in the bookstore that contains journal entries from Emily Fairfax a governess who lived in Cornwall more than 150 years ago. Sophia learns that Emily harbored a secret passion for becoming an authoressas well as a deep love for her childhood friend Edward whose station she dared not dream to touch.Eager to know more of Emilys story Sophia goes on a questdragging Ginny and William with herto discover the heart of the woman behind the beautiful entries. Soon Ginnys need to save the bookstore becomes more than a way to save her marriage and Sophia finds new purpose of her own. Together they find that sometimes both heartache and hope can reach across the centuries.A historical mystery and sweet modern day story entwine to offer a message of healing hope and second chances set in charming Cornwall.Rachel Linden author ofThe Enlightenment of BeesIn a delightful weaving of past and present Lindsay Harrel creates authentic characters around a moving story that both inspires and encourages.The Secrets of Paper and Inkis about broken people second chances hope andmy personal favoritethe incredible power of story.Heidi Chiavaroli Carol award-winning author ofFreedoms RingandThe Hidden SideInThe Secrets of Paper and Ink Lindsay Harrel explores the power of loveand how it influences us to make choices that bless others as well as ourselves. Or sometimes we can do just the opposite and make choices that harm us and othersall the while calling it love. Harrel pens an honest true-to-life novel thats woven through with the Truth that offers hope when our decisionsor the decisions of the ones we lovewreck our dreams for happily ever after.Beth K. Vogt Christy-award winning author