Not Just a Homemaker: The Extraordinary Life of Sheila MacGregor
by Paulette BrooksPublish: Sep 12, 2024Historical FictionBook Overview
★★ Read this if you like your dual-timeline historical fiction with a strong sense of place and an everywoman's zeal. ★★How can a single word - homemaker - be the essence of an extraordinary woman?
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. Her story deserves to be told.
Will the Sheila's farmhouse be a place of safety?
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.
Who will question the story of wartime romance on a park sign?
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 further exploration of the Scottish immigrant’s life. Unbeknownst to her, the account is erroneous.
Can Meg solve the mystery of Sheila MacGregor?
Rigorously researched and skillfully told, the narrative is rich in 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.
