Crossing the Dateline: A Historical Novel of Time Travel, Untold Secrets and Mystery

Something has always eluded Justine about her family’s past and that includes the disappearance of her mother when was just six. The only family she has ever known is Ducky Fitzroy, an antique dealer who raised her up. When she unwittingly discovers a portal that transports her to 1905, she is determined to unravel the mystery of her family's past. An Irish housekeeper called Maggie becomes a friend who might help her uncover her family secrets. But what is most disturbing is the painting of a woman who looks like her mother, a painting made by James, the man with whom she has shared a powerful attraction. With James’ refusal to reveal what he knows, can Justine and Maggie uncover the truth and can Justine make it back to her timeline before her future is disrupted?

Crossing the Dateline: A Historical Novel of Time Travel, Untold Secrets and Mystery by Carrie Hannah is a spellbinding historical novel that is filled with mystery and suspense, and it is a tale that fans of historical romance will adore as well. The author uses time travel to send the sophisticated heroine on an adventure to unveil secrets of the past and offers twists that readers won’t see coming. Justine is a character who caught my attention instantly; her curiosity provides the motivation that drives the narrative forward as she relentlessly seeks answers. As readers follow her adventure into the past, they are left in suspense, wondering if the future from where she came from will remain the same when she gets back to it. The story has a compelling premise and the idea that the heroine’s mother disappeared when she was just six is strong enough to get any reader curious. The prose is crisp and the narrative is filled with sparkling dialogues. This author has the uncanny gift of giving readers a wonderful sense of place, crafting settings that are vivid and creating rich inner worlds in her characters.  Hannah again combines taut storytelling, a searing portrayal of complex characters, and clever plotting in this immersive historical tale that will arrest the interests of fans of romance and historical fiction.