The Girl in the Scrapbook
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Ages: 18+
When Emily is given a leather-bound scrapbook of photographs from the 1920s, she is shocked to discover pictures of a girl she recognises, someone she thought existed only in her imagination.
In her search to solve the mystery of the girl’s identity, Emily’s life becomes entangled with the stories of two other women, Jennifer and Norah. All three have secrets they wish to keep hidden; all are struggling to cope with tragedies which have blighted their lives.
In this compelling, romantic, mystery novel of love, family and self-discovery, the search brings surprising revelations and unveils a ninety year-long quest for redemption for The Girl in the Scrapbook.
Reviews
In The Girl in the Scrapbook, by Carolyn Ruffles, a tragic accident in Emily's life and the unexpected reappearance of her childhood imaginary friend put her on a quest to trace her genealogy and discover her true identity. This engaging story is that of three women – Emily, Jennifer, and Norah – whose lives are mysteriously entangled. The well-developed characters, the themes of mystery, romance, and death, the emotional journey, the beautiful prose, and the skillful story-telling made this novel a delightful read. Although the story was pleasant from the beginning, it really picked up later to the point that I couldn't put it down. I truly enjoyed The Girl in the Scrapbook and highly recommend it. 5 stars.
I loved this book with its interlacing of the lives of modern-day and "historical" characters. The characters, both present-day and historical, are well-developed and the reader cares about them and continues reading to see how their individual lives will develop and also what connects the different women.
