The Day The Falls Stood Still by Cathy Marie Buchanan
I don’t usually go for love stories, but this one set in the mist of Niagara Falls won me over. I love the strong & independent Bess and her growing attachment to Tom the riverman. I really like the way the story redefines what is a family by having Mrs. Andrews become a surrogate mother & grandmother. The story also deals with the effects of war on soldiers & how the aftermath touches the whole family. But what I liked most about the book is how Buchanan creates a sense of place around the falls. This is a love ode to the beautiful & rugged waterfall & its valley. Old photos of the area & fictional newspaper articles open most chapters, adding a lot to the story. I highly recommend the book.
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