Husbands and Lovers by Beatriz Williams

 

This was one of my top reads this year!  An amazing novel set in two different time periods.  The first story follows Mallory, who is a single mom, whose son is ill and in need of a kidney transplant.  The other story follows Hannah who is in Egypt during the 1950s while stuck in a loveless marriage during a tumultuous time in Egypt's history.  Both women are strong but have huge obstacles to overcome including whether to follow their heart or not.  

I cannot recommend this book enough.  I find myself still thinking about it.  I really hope that there might be a follow up book as I don't want to stop reading about these characters.  There was so much to love in this book.  The settings, one in New England and the other in Egypt were fascinating to read about and transported me from one continent to the next.  As well as what they both went through and how they were able to over come so much.  I also loved the way the book was written.  As soon as I finished a chapter I wanted to read more.  This is a fantastic book and I look forward to reading more by Beatriz Williams.