Once Upon a River

This was a slow burn – taking its sweet time, just like the river Thames, which is kind of its own character in this magical, cozy, and a bit Jane Eyre-esque story. By the end, I was so pleased that I had read it, and think it will stick with me for a while. It had a compelling mystery, a bit of a love story, lots of family drama and dynamics, a love for storytelling within the story, and strong women (& a couple of men). It was a nice summer read, but with the chilly weather, rain, floods, and general darkness (outside and in some characters) in the story, it might have made for a good winter break read by the fire. I would like to find more by this author now.