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"My time in the city had shown me I am a country girl at heart." -Ann Werner, Cooper's Grove
Cooper's Grove tells the story of Lucinda Mae Hawkins. At first when Lucinda takes up with the rich John Dawson, she feels love, but after a hasty marriage, she soon finds first love's bloom has worn off. But unable to leave, she bides her time. When finally able to leave, she finds herself brought back after a deadly illness strikes her husband. But John is not content to leave her be after his death. After making her miserable during their marriage, he continues to do so from beyond the grave. Especially when she finds love again. But how are you able to get rid of that which cannot be seen?
Cooper's Grove is told from the perspective of Agnes McPherson. It's quite an interesting choice, and one that makes it stand out. Not only that, but the way that Ann Werner tells the story through her, it seems as if you're visiting with your grandmother and she's telling you about the days when she was young. It's a comforting way to tell the tale, while still allowing the reader to get involved.
