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Through an Open Window
Pamela Terry
Publication Date: August 19th, 2025
Random House Publishing Group | Ballantine Books
352 Pages
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Genre: General Fiction | Women’s Fiction
This is my third read by Pamela Terry. The Sweet Taste of Muscadines was a four star read and When the Moon Turns Blue earned five stars. She has another winner on her hands with this one. In Pamela Terry’s newest release, we are taken back to Wesleyan, Georgia.
In this story, Margaret is grieving the death of her husband and having visions of her long-dead aunt, Edith, who raised Margaret after her parents died. Margaret starts to unearth family secrets from the past. Meanwhile, Margaret’s children—Mouse and the twins, Lawrie and Tom—are also dealing with their grief over the loss of their father. They decide to unite to unravel this mystery.
This book is a warm and heartfelt story with lots of Southern charm, family dramarama, and a bit of the supernatural. The writing is lovely and resonant, and it drew me into the lives of Margaret, her family, and the town of Wesleyan itself. The mystery was engaging, and I was eager to reach the conclusion. The characters were well-written and felt true to life, especially Margaret. I liked that her children had their own storylines, as this added depth to the plot. I will admit the pacing is slow, but I think it works here because that’s how life is often lived in the South.
Overall, this was a tender and enjoyable read about a woman reflecting on her past while coming to terms with her future. It is very character-driven, with a hint of the supernatural. I found it very satisfying. I’d like to mention the beautiful cover, which reminds me of a watercolour painting.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
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