But with Luke marrying Charlotte, Rachel is a little nervous. She suspects that Charlotte will not “fall into line” as nicely as the other two daughters-in-law.
She is right. Charlotte is used to getting what she wants, and she has some very definite ideas about how her new relationship with the in-laws will proceed.
But what Rachel could not have predicted would be the intense chaos that rises up during that summer, and how Sigrid and Petra seemingly step out of line, just as Charlotte is asserting herself.
Daughters-in-Law was a delightful family tale that reveals much of what often goes on behind the scenes in families, and shows the reader how one new addition to the mix can stir things up in unexpected ways.
I enjoyed this story, narrated from multiple perspectives, and at some point or another, found each character annoying, but in ways that made them seem real. Like people you might know. 4.0 stars.
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I have always like this author! I am a new mother-in-law and so far it is going well! He is a great guy. My sons are not married yet, and I so want to be a well like MIL by DILs!
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Thanks for stopping by, Nise….I enjoy my youngest son’s wife; sometimes we chat like girlfriends. My other son’s wife was not easy to take, but now she is gone. LOL
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Sounds like a good read, so I will look forward to it a little later in the year as already on my shelf. I usually enjoy Joanna Trollope – very English!
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Yes, I do love English authors…and lately, Australian ones are favorites, too. Thanks for stopping by, Kathryn.
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Seems like most women I know have a least one daughter-in-law that causes a problem. Not sure why that is? I only have one son, so only one DIL. We get along well. I am adding this one to my list of want -to -reads.
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So true, Judy….I have had my share of trouble with one of them. Now all is cool…LOL
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I’ve read all her books. Didn’t know about this one so thanks for the review.
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I think I’ve read most of her books, Mystica….they are delightful family reads, aren’t they?
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I read this one some time back and remember liking it and also remember thinking some of the characters were quite annoying. Might need to reread it. I’m a mother-in-law and also a daughter-in-law. My son-in-law is quiet and a little hard to know, but that’s just him. He cares for my daughter so much. My mother-in-law has grown on me or maybe I’ve just gotten better at liking her. She is very different from how my own mother was. Isn’t that always the way?
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I had two mothers-in-law: one was a sweetheart, and the other, not so much…LOL. Now I have two DIL, and they are both lovely. Thanks for stopping by, Kay.
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