The Missing Pages by Alyson Richman

From the Titanic to the Widener Library in Harvard University, we learn about Harry Widener, the library his mother built in his honor, and Violet a page in the library present day.

Harry was an avid book collector, and he and his parents went to London to acquire more rare books and make their return trip to New York on the Titanic. 

We get treated to a story and a history lesson in letters Harry wrote and back and forth in time as we learn about Harry Widener and what Violet experiences in the library as she reads these letters.

We get to “see” Harry come back to life as he watches over Violet and how he helped his mother through her grief.

A beautiful, nostalgic book that will keep any historical fiction fan, book lover, and book collector captivated and turning the pages.  5/5

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book.  All opinions are my own.