The Dandelion Years

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A mysterious diary, an unusual family, and love stories that will melt your heart is what ‘The Dandelion Years’ is all about.

Saskia lives with her father and two grandfathers in a beautiful house in Ashcombe, Suffolk village. The loss of Saskia’s mother and both grandmothers was a turning point for the family leading to this unusual arrangement. Saskia helps her dad with his family-run bookshop as well as independently works as a book restorer.

During a probate valuation, Saskia stumbles upon a hidden diary written by the late Professor Belinsky celebrating his wartime love story and the unbearable loss. Saskia gets hooked on the diary and is determined that there is one more written by the professor and eventually reads it too. During the process, Saskia realizes what she has been missing all her life, and the diary provides the answers to all her emotional turbulences.

Halfway through the book, the purpose of choosing ‘The Dandelion Years’ as the title is beautifully revealed. The author has cleverly linked the stories which draw a parallel between the past and the present.

Although there are few roller-coaster episodes and the story moves at a slow pace, a few twists towards the end help elevate the overall storyline. This book is a light read for readers of all age groups.

-What’s the story behind Saskia’s mother and grandmothers?
-What’s in the diary?
-Who reads the diary apart from Saskia?
-How does the diary impact the readers?

All these questions will be answered once you read the book. Enjoy!

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