This was a wonderful summer read. I really enjoy Kearsley's writing...she is able to really mix a good love story, interesting plots and mature writing in a way that shouldn't be that hard but is surprisingly rare. This was no exception. I missed some of the magical realism that play larger roles in her other books (personal preference), but I had fun with the characters, drama and love in this story. It's probably not her best piece, but I completely enjoyed it. The inclusion of the seance scenes gave it that little bit of mysticism, along with the parallels between past and present. The love story was predictable, but sweet. And I really enjoyed the Bryan/Rupert relationship. I felt the Den/father storyline was a bit awkward and contrived, but thought the young girl guilt (as the cause/reason for an event that was in fact beyond their control) from Celia, mirrored later by Poppy, was nicely done.