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Lost Souls at the Neptune Inn by Betsy Carter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
When an elusive stranger arrives in 1960s New Rochelle, three generations of women are forever changed.
Lost Souls at Neptune Inn is a family drama that spans decades. Three very different women, Mother, daughter, and granddaughter find their way in the small town of New Rochelle. Dillard Fox, a witty and charismatic good-looking stranger finds his way into their town, and gains the attention of all 3 women, but for very different reasons. He is just what they need to bring all three of them back together. Emilia Mae is wanting a family of her own, Geraldine is wanting to feel beautiful and admired and Sweet Alice is looking for a father figure.
Though Dillard Fox is able to give all three women what they so desperately want, his own desires and needs are put on hold.
The author does a great job of not only creating such depth to these characters but also she does an amazing job of creating empathy for them. I did feel a disconnect as none of the characters are like me, but I did feel deeply for each one.
I am so glad this book crossed my path, I find myself reflecting often on this book, the characters, and what I have learned from it. It seems to continue to simmer with me. I will definitely be recommending this book to many readers.
Thank you to Grand Central Publishing and Hachette Book Group for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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