All We Dream
Pamela Cook
Reviewed by Helen
I loved this story, so many emotions flowing through the pages, two woman who have had their lives turned upside down. Can they now find each other, can they open up and get answers? Miranda McIntyre remembers a memory about a necklace from when she was a child and now with her wedding approaching she would like to wear it but her mother is distraught when the question is asked. Will Miranda uncover the truth from the past?
Miranda is a lawyer in Sydney her world is all set to what she has always wanted, she is engaged to be married she has the job she always wanted, but there is something pulling her back, she is on edge and remembering the necklace opens a up a can of worms when she discovers not only the necklace but a wedding photo and a newspaper clipping and Miranda needs to find answers, maybe a trip to Pelican Point on the South Coast of NSW will give her the answers she needs.
Miranda takes a walk on the beach in Pelican Point and discovers a woman, Esther Wilson injured, she is cantankerous and in pain, getting her to her beachside shack is not easy but they get there and Miranda stays to help her and starts to unravel a mystery that is years old with daring rescues, secret loves and a shocking betrayal. Miranda is wary of opening up to Esther as her health worsens.
Miranda meets a local on the beach Vincent Kennedy who apparently is one of the only people in town who is close to Esther, he also works for Esther’s nephew who would like to see Esther move out, but when Esther really needs help Vincent and Miranda get her to the hospital and Miranda discovers a lot of truths from the past and lot of what Miranda should do with her future.
This is a beautifully written story about families and the secrets that hurt and change people’s lives. Dreams play a big part in this story, nighttime dreams and dreams for the future, this is a poignant and touching story that bought three generations of woman together when they should never have been pulled apart. A fabulous read and one that I highly recommend.
This is an updated version of Essie’s Way published in 2013, which was one I hadn’t read and devoured this one savouring every word, Pamela Cook has never disappointed me with one of her stories.
Thank you to the author Pamela Cook for my digital copy to read and review
5 stars
Expected publication: January 15th 2021 by Wildwords
