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Serendipityby Louise Shaffer |
Arlene Almas: This is an affectionately
written story about three generations of women - Carrie, her
mother Rose, and her grandmother Lu (you could say four if you
want to count her great-grandmother Mifalda). Rose has just died,
and Carrie determines that now is the time for her to finally
discover why her mother and grandmother have not spoken to
each other for decades. Lu was famous in the show business
world of 1950's Broadway musicals, and Rose wound up marrying
the fabulously successful composer and writer Bobby Manning,
who created many shows for Lu to star in. With so much to
share, what could have caused the deep and permanent rift
between Rose and Lu? With the help of her Uncle Paulie, Lu's
brother, and George, Lu's musical director, Carrie
gradually comes to learn the life stories of her
mother and grandmother, and to understand the reasons
for their tempestuous relationship. "Serendipity" is
emotionally satisfying and an easy read.
Rating: ***
