Not Just a Homemaker

Read this if you like your dual-timeline historical fiction with a strong sense of place and an everywoman's zeal.At the end of her remarkable life of ninety-three years, spanning a world war and three continents, Sheila MacGregor Beals donates her beautiful, forested property to create a nature preserve.In the year before the park opens, Meg, a resourceful librarian who has moved to Indiana to escape an abusive husband, is renting the farmhouse where Sheila once lived. Almost a century separates them, yet each ultimately finds solace in the same woodland retreat where they both resolve to treasure their hard-won independence.How can a single word - homemaker - be the summary of an extraordinary woman's story?After Meg finds Sheila's brief 2002 obituary with the sparse summary "she was a homemaker," she feels indignation that spurs her on with a renewed purpose to discover more about this enigmatic woman. A romantic story on the park's informational sign launches Meg's exploration of the Scottish immigrant's life. Unbeknownst to her, the account is erroneous.Who will question the story of wartime romance on a park sign? Can Meg solve the mystery of Sheila MacGregor?Rigorously researched and skillfully told, the story is rich with local history and genealogical allure. Ultimately, a story of resiliency and the power of friendship."More Than a Homemaker," is a debut novel inspired by true events and perfect for fans of Marie Benedict and Kate Morton.