In February, the QAB Monthly Book Club discussed The House on Fortune Street by Margot Livesey and what a lovely surprise this novel turned out to be! Neither the cover art nor the jacket description do justice to this fascinating look at the friendship of two women.

In discussing her novel (as seen on her website), Livesey remarked she has noticed that secrets are rarely revealed all at once, but instead in fragments over time. That is why she chose to write about the friendship of Dara and Abigail from the viewpoint of four different characters: Sean, Abigail’s boyfriend; Cameron, Dara’s father; Dara, and finally Abigail. But rather than telling the same story four different ways, each of these characters enlighten and bring their own perspective to the story. Another way Livesey enlightens her readers is by giving each of the characters a ‘literary godparent’. For booklovers, this is just icing on an already remarkably rich cake. Not everyone in your group will love this book, but I guarantee a terrific discussion!. ~Patti