This book may be my absolute favorite historical fiction of all time. It’s whimsical and in this world, heartbreaking and heartwarming, and tells a story of love among sisters, love between mothers and daughters, and romantic love gained and lost. I love the way the author tells stories and uses the act of storytelling as part of the story. I love the nod to rare and unique books and the genuine value they carry. My only disappointment is that it has no sequel!! I am dying to know what happened next to the characters!