What the Book is About
- Amy Hewston is so overwhelmed with anxiety that she has to take some time off work. Her husband feels it would be a good idea to rent a farmhouse north of the city so the whole family can get away from the daily grind. One day, they discover a diary from 1900 behind a forgotten jar of pickles in the cellar. The diary belonged to Isabel Huntly who lived in the farmhouse with her family at the turn of the 20th century. As Amy reads the diary the history of the old home and the family who lived there takes hold of her psyche. It helps her reflect on her daily life and all she is going through as well as difficult decisions that lie ahead. The story goes back and forth between present day and 1900 and is partially narrated by the old farmhouse itself. It takes the reader on a journey through yesteryear, from horse-drawn buggies and church socials to Instagram and iPhones. I think you'd enjoy it!