Life through an Hourglass

Life is like a ball of yarn. Sometimes tangled, but always fun to play with.

When seventy-eight-year-old Mary loses her husband, she is unsure about her future. Mary has a dodgy hip, but she cannot picture herself in an old age home. Her very soul needs freedom, friends and wine.

An advertisement gives Mary the idea of becoming a permanent guest in a smart hotel. Great food, a clean room and the opportunity to make new friends. What is not to love? Life becomes infinitely more interesting when Mary develops a close friendship with the hotel owner.

But Mary has a little secret. It whispers in her ear and follows her everywhere. The only way to find peace is for Mary to confront her past. Then again, is it better to confront her past, or let sleeping dogs lie?

An honest, heartfelt novel about a woman who touches the lives of people around her in unexpected ways. Life through an hourglass is a must-read story about friendship, hope and redemption.