This book - although it has a seomewhat serious topic - is a nice light read. 18 year-old Ginny discovers her recently passed-away Aunt has left her 13 envelopes / letters. Ginny is supposed to follow the directions in each letter before she can open and read the next. She opens the first and is immediately sent on a trip to London. Each letter contains information about her aunt of which Ginny (and her family) was unaware. Ginny discovers things about both herself and her aunt in her travels around the continent. Along the way, she finds love and a sense of independence and adventure. Fun read.