Cara is shocked when she receives word that her father has died. She is shocked even further when her father's best friend tells her that he does not want a funeral or anything. Instead, Cara's presence is requested at the reading of the will. There she finds out that her father led a double life. On the East coast were Cara and her mother. On the West coast were Fritz's first wife and two daughters, Ally and Des. They were all shocked to find out that their father led a double life. They were even more shocked to learn that if they want to receive their inheritance they have to renovate a theater in their father's hometown of Hidden Falls, Pennsylvania. So, Cara, Des, and Ally meet in Hidden Falls with one mission, fulfill the wishes of their father and get out. But what they find in Hidden Falls is a family history none of them ever knew existed. And a future that none of them expected.
Cara, Des, and Ally are all three very different characters. Ally was a gigantic bitch. Cara was the heartbroken one who had a connection with the handsome contractor, Joe. Des was the former child star who had found security in the wilds of Montana. She was hoping to open an animal shelter after they rescued some strays that made their home. None of those storylines were ever wrapped up, so I guess it is a really good thing that this is going to be a series. There is also their eccentric aunt, Barney. She was such a fun character that I wanted to know more and I hope that her story comes out in future books. I also really enjoyed the descriptive scenery of the Poconos. I wish the book didn't end so abruptly and that there was more closure leading into the next book, but I was engaged enough with the characters to read the next book.
Bottom line - The Last Chance Matinee has a lot going for it. Interesting, complex characters trying to renovate a historical theater, set against the backdrop of the Poconos. Just go into it knowing you will have to wait for the other books in the series for closure.
Details:
- The Last Chance Matinee by Mariah Stewart
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- Pages: 432
- Publisher: Gallery Books
- Publication Date: 3/21/2017
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