Mom's Tree House

There is nothing more I enjoy in a book full of mystery, intrigue and history. Susan Meissner’s book, A Sound Among Trees gives is book capable of giving all these things and more, making this book such a great read.  

The book starts out with Marielle Bishop moving into Holly Oaks, the home of her new husband’s dead wife, Sarah.  Adelaide, Sarah’s grandmother still lives in the house and right there, as the reader, you begin to wonder why this newly married woman, move into the home of her husband’s dead wife and into her shadow. 

Another part of the book lies with Susannah Page, the ghost to be haunting Holly Oaks. Yet, not all appears what it seems and this book will bring back in time to the Civil War and into the lives of the women who lived in the home across time.

This book does not involve a haunted house but rather, how people that lived in the home are haunted by events in their lives.  You will get to meet the women of Holly Oaks as characters are developed and their stories are told, to see in the end how all these women relate to each other.

The book develops slowly but keeps you interest peaked. It held my attention and I kept wondering what was going to happen next. You can’t help but relate to these women.   Susan Meissner’s does an excellent job in tying in the past with the present while including historical background.

I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys historical fiction. This is my first book from Susan Meissner and will definately read some more. I understand she has another book, The Shape of Mercy, which is now on my “To-Read” list. Can’t wait to get my hand on it!

Disclosure:I received a copy of this book from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group in exchange for my review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own and may differ from others.

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