Genealogy A Novel
Genealogy A Novel by Mae Wood, published by Atacama Books on October 24, 2018, is a historical fiction that intertwines the past and present through the lens of family letters. This 316-page narrative is inspired by real love letters from a century ago, revealing the journey of Ali Waller as she discovers her great-grandmother’s correspondence. The story begins with Ali finding a box of letters addressed to her great-grandmother, which prompts her to explore the connections between her family’s history and her own uncertain future.
As Ali delves into the past, she uncovers the story of Elliott, the letter writer, and learns about love, hope, and resilience across generations. The novel is told through the perspectives of three characters, spanning a century and an ocean, highlighting themes of romance and the impact of World War I. Genealogy invites readers to reflect on the significance of family ties and the surprises life can bring, making it a thoughtful exploration of personal and historical connections.
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Inspired by real, hundred-year-old love letters.
My great-grandmother’s name is bold across the cream envelope, now golden at the seams with age. I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen graceful, purposeful handwriting with a fountain pen and not the hasty scrawl of ballpoint.
Alice Hirshhorn, Astoria Hotel, Seattle Washington.
“Letters to Great-grandma Alice,” I say with wonder, tracing my fingers over the faded postmark and foreign stamps.
December 1915. Philippine Islands.
I turn the thick envelope in my palm, slide out the tightly folded pages, and unfold the thin paper, taking care not to tear the letters that were important enough to keep for a century.
My dearest Alice
“Great-grandpa was in the Philippines?” I ask.
“Oh no. Not your great-grandfather,” answers Grammie, her eyes twinkling with her mother’s secrets. “Elliott.”
At thirty-three and with her future unclear, Ali Waller finds her way home again. A box of long-forgotten love letters written to her great-grandmother holds the unlikely key to Ali finding her new path.
As she tracks down the letter writer and his descendants, Ali learns the magic of love, hope, and resilience.
Told by three characters, and across century and an ocean, Genealogy is an enchanting story about love and loss, taking chances, and embracing the surprises that life brings.
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