The Edge of Summer

By: Viola Shipman

Narrated by: Nancy Peterson

Length: 12 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's Summary

Reminiscent of the complex, uplifting family stories by Nancy Thayer, Sunny Hostin and Mary Alice Monroe, Viola Shipman’s poignant new novel explores the relationship between a curious woman and her secretive mother, taking listeners from their hardscrabble life in the Ozarks to her search for answers along the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan.

Devastated by the sudden death of her mother - a quiet, loving and intensely private Southern seamstress called Miss Mabel, who overflowed with pearls of Ozarks wisdom but never spoke of her own family—Sutton Douglas makes the impulsive decision to pack up and head north to the Michigan resort town where she believes she’ll find answers to the lifelong questions she’s had about not only her mother’s past but also her own place in the world.

Recalling Miss Mabel’s sewing notions that were her childhood toys, Sutton buys a collection of buttons at an estate sale from Bonnie Lyons, the imposing matriarch of the lakeside community. Propelled by a handful of trinkets left behind by her mother and glimpses into the history of the magical lakeshore town, Sutton becomes tantalized by the possibility that Bonnie is the grandmother she never knew. But is she? As Sutton cautiously befriends Bonnie and is taken into her confidence, she begins to uncover the secrets about her family that Miss Mabel so carefully hid, and about the role that Sutton herself unwittingly played in it all.

“The minute I finished The Clover Girls, I ordered copies for all my friends. It’s that good.” - Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author

©2022 Viola Shipman (P)2022 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited

Audio version was great

I truly loved this book, I couldnt find the paper cooy, so while I searched, I downloaded it and fell in love with yet another Viola Shipman book, BRAVO to the author for creating such a touching story, and standing Ovation for the reader, the different voices captured each person spectacularly.......highly recommend listening, but also reading this one its a top5 favs of my books .....happy booking to you all

Family, Love and Summer

The Edge of Summer touched my heart and reminded me of the importance of family! Love is much more precious than gold. The author’s descriptions of summer and water in Michigan are spot on. A great read, just like the rest of Viola Shopman’s books.

Oh my heart ❤️

My heart and soul was touched by this story. I want more! But I always do when I listen to Viola. Narration was perfection as well. 💗

Another excellent book by this author

I was captivated by the characters and immediately couldn’t wait to put it down. I have recommended to family and friends I can’t wait to read her next novel. The plot was intriguing and never truly predictable. I love the little twists and the underlying themes that the book offers. Can’t say enough good about this book. The narrator was excellent and added to the overall storyline.

Delightful, happy!

I liked that the book describes character and celebrates family values. Fun to read. Made me feel happy.

Wonderful!

This book was engaging and so beautiful . I was enchanted from the first word!
It reminded me of my own parents and grandparents.

Horrible

I am not halfway thru this book and i would love my money back!
I will not finish.
After this nightmare pandemic I certainly don’t wanna read it into my light hearted fiction.
Liked every book previous from this author but this book about buttons and isolation and masking and the vaccine have no place in my lighthearted reading .
Especially when we know none of this was helpful.

Buttons are all the rage😘

A very unique storyline showcasing how buttons have a fine history. The first book I have read covering what the Covid pandemic has done in our country. Nice love story.