Alice Kessler’s life is pretty typical. Married with two boys, Alice comes from a small island where everybody knows everybody. Suddenly, tragedy rears its ugly head and turns her happy family upside down and inside out. Alice’s marriage becomes strained and Alice copes by moving full force into achieving justice for the wrong her family has been put through. 

Owen White, whom she held responsible for her family’s tragedy, finally gets brutal payback from none other than Alice herself.  Nine years later, Alice must deal with the repercussions of her actions, while Owen quietly but forcefully rules the hometown in which they live. 

After, losing his wife through one of the most tragic events the world has ever known, and spiraling out of control with his alcoholism, Colin McGinty finally decides to take charge of this life. Every summer when he was a kid, Colin would visit his grandfather, who was a famous artist. Memories of his grandfather suddenly propel him to finally acquire the inheritance that his grandfather left for him. As Colin unravels his life, a romance with Alice blossoms and questions from the past answered. 

WOMEN IN RED, by Eileen Goudge was a phenomenal read! Beautiful story telling filled with real emotions that are handled in a most ingenious manner. Storylines flow extremely well and allows the reader to pull all the missing pieces together with ease. I usually read inspirational fiction, but her storyline pulls you in no mater what type of story you are used to reading. She exceeded my expectations and I look forward to reading more from Ms. Goudge.

September 25, 2007