Seeking Clemency by Joy Martin

[image error] Happy mid-July! It's half-way through the summer and I'm feeling good about my reading progress. Does everyone read more in the summer or is that just me? Plane flights, vacations, and lack of schedule afford me more time so I've been taking advantage.

I was introduced to the author of my most recent read by another author/friend. We connected and had been chatting so naturally I was interested to read her work. She's an Irish writer and although there are a few words I had to figure from the context of the story, I had no trouble following along on this delightful tale. Joy brings the setting to life with her descriptive pros and I felt as if I were right there along with the character.

Seeking Clemency is told from the first person point-of-view of a woman I would guess to be in her early thirties. Caroline's spunk reminded me of Bernadette from Where'd You Go Bernadette and I immediately liked the character. In the beginning she travels from England to her birthplace in Ireland following the death of her aunt. Childhood memories flood back as she explores the once beautiful mansion. Back in England she is shocked to find her husband in a compromising position with another woman (I won't give the details of this surprise plot twist away). Caroline faces this issue with resilience and resolve, moving back to Ireland to restore the home she grew up in. The small town surrounding the property holds secrets from her past which she is determined to unravel.

I loved this book. The main character Caroline has a spunkiness that was hard not to like and root for. I would call this a chick lit book as it has some romance, some mystery, but ultimately is about a woman in transition and how she handles her transition and becomes the person she wants to be. I applaud Joy for a great book! I can't wait to read others in the series. You can find Seeking Clemency on Amazon or add to your TBR list on Goodreads here. Happy reading!