Once you start, you won’t want to stop until you finish. The Umbrella Lady will capture you, drag you in, and keep you mesmerized until the end, leaving you with wanting more.

Derick Anders and his eight year old daughter, Saffron are about to start anew after a tragic fire destroys their home, possessions, and Derick’s wife, Lindsey.

Left sitting on a bench at the train station while her father leaves to get refreshments and supplies, Saffron is left stranded until the umbrella lady (aka Mazy Dazy,) appears and convinces Saffron to seek shelter at her home. What is supposed to be a few hours, ends up to be years with the mystery disappearance of Saffron’s father remaining unsolved.

I really enjoyed The Umbrella Lady inasmuch as the character development of Mazy and Saffron is intriguing to say the least. Mazy the eccentric, Saffron the naive, and Derick the enigma. All of these characters play out well into a puzzle of a novel that will keep you guessing until the end. Full of plot twists and turns, it is a must read for mystery and V. C. Andrews fans. Five stars.

I received a digital ARC from Gallery Books through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.