As a researcher of my own family history, I was drawn into this story, "Roots of Wood and Stone," created by Amanda Wen. Sloane Kelly was adapted at birth but as an adult has always wondered about who she is, what her birth mother was like. So when she is handed an old satchel in which she discovers a century old diary written by a nine year old girl she is intrigued. Garrett Anderson is the stranger who dropped off the old satchel at the historical museum. He is glad to just be able to cross one more item off his never ending list as he helps his sister clean out the aged family farmhouse in preparation to sell it since his grandmother has dementia. Their lives become intertwined as Sloane searches for more information about the pioneer girl named Annabelle and Garrett offers his assistance in searching the farmhouse for more information. What they discover is a life changing legacy for both of them.
For a first time novel this story did not read as such. It had depth and strong characters that I could relate to so much so I was sad to read the last page. It is a modern day romance and a romance from days bygone brought to life. I look forward to reading more from Amanda Wen.
I received a complimentary copy to review from Audra Jennings PR.
https://www.audrajennings.com/2021/02/win-copy-of-roots-of-wood-and-stone-by.html
