The Violets of March: A Novel
"[F]eed the kidsbeforeyou settle in with journalist Sarah Jio's engrossing first novel,The Violets of March. This mystery-slash-love-story will have you racing to the end--cries of 'Mom, I'm hungry!' be damned."--Redbook"[A] rich blend of history,  mystery, and romance... Fans of Sarah Blake'sThe Postmistressshould enjoy this story."--Library Journal"Mystery meets romance in this absorbing debut novel. ... Readers will be enthralled from the start of the dual story lines, all the way through to the satisfying conclusion."--Woman's Day"Using the  curious nature  of wood violets, which have bloomed on the island in an  off-season to  signal promise and redemption, the story's setting and sentiment are  sure to entice readers and keep them captivated page after page."--RT Books"[T]his book will become a source of healing and comfort for its readers."--Costco Connection"In a sweet debut novel, a divorcee visiting her aunt on gorgeous Bainbridge Island, Washington, finds a diary dating to 1943 that reveals potentially life-changing secrets."--Coastal Living