Welcome to the story of three generations in one family—a family full of secrets and loss and regret. And hope that springs eternal.
Glory Ann was young, unmarried, and pregnant when her sweetheart was killed in Vietnam. She never even had the chance to tell him about the baby they created together. Her pastor father, not wanting to deal with the shame of Glory Ann's situation, devises a solution will change everything for Glory Ann. How can she ever embrace Old Depot Grocery and everything it thrusts upon her?
Rosemary carries the weight of the world on her shoulders. She's always been the good and dutiful daughter—and when on rare occasion she dared to try her own way, disaster has followed. She hates being tied down to Old Depot, but she won't budge. Will a health crisis force her to finally look at what she really wants in life?
Sarah is the unconventional widow. She had literally packed her bags to leave her husband on the same day an accident claimed his life. In order to escape the condolences she doesn't desire, she escapes to Old Depot Grocery for time with her mother and grandmother. Can she deal with her grief and find hope for the future in this small town rather than the big wide world her mother has always pushed her to explore?
This story is really beautiful. The writing style connects you immediately with the characters, and though the subjects are heavy, they're handled in a way that doesn't feel dark. Plus there's hope and light shining throughout, even when things are difficult.
Though I realized after I finished the book that there isn't an overt faith message, the story of redemption is all over the pages. You'll have to look for yourself to see all the ways it is woven in. I highly recommend this book, and can't wait to read more from this author.
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