This was a very cute, easy read. I have always found epistolary novels to be interesting, if done right, because the author manages to develop a whole plot and characters without any type of normal description or elaboration. I also find, in that case, that they do tend to be a bit shallower than the average book. This one was about as well done as it could have been though. I loved the idea of a connection made only through letters and the whole plot lent itself very well to that type of relationship. I enjoyed the cross generational war experiences and the partially parallel stories of mother and daughter. At times, Elspeth's language bothered me; it just seemed a bit too needy, or preset, or something. Though admittedly a lot of WWI letters must have looked the same to an outsider... And while the story was slightly predictable, I still think that all in all it was quite a fun, happily ever after read.