A different story

"Off Season" is Anne Rivers Siddons' latest novel. It opens with the main character of Lilly as an eleven year old girl at her parent's vacation home on the coast of Maine. She's the tomboy leader of the gang until she meets Jon. A 12 year old who is her first love. Her life is changed drastically by events that summer and with her Mother's breast cancer. She becomes a recluse along with her father. It isn't until she's 18 and meets the dashing Cam that she turns her life around. After 38 years of marriage she loses her husband. She returns to the coast of Maine to spend the summer and spread his ashes in the place he loved best. It is a journey that begins with good memories and ends with a revelation that takes the wind out of her sails. A wonderfully written story!

An interesting work week. Hubby has shorter hours but unfortunately we're not on the same schedule. I pass him on his way home as I'm going in. I hate working in the middle of the day. Much rather have those early morning hours. Never get much done when you have to break up your day mid way. Always feel the need to head back to bed for a nap.