Clara Harrington is summoned to England to retrieve the dictionary of her mother’s lost language. The dictionary disappeared, along with her mother, many years ago. Clara’s journey is full of more questions than answers, but she refuses to leave until she uncovers the truth. This is an enchanting novel inspired by a true literary mystery.
The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry, (List Price: $29.99, Atria Books, 9781668011874, March 2025)
Reviewed by Rae Ann Parker, Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee