Such a fantastic book!There are over one hundred chapters and each one adds immensely to the stories of several people in the gossipy small Canadian town of Medford. The stories are interlinked by those of Jasmine and her great aunt Emma. Sorrows, deep regrets, love, and rekindled love work through the pages. I thoroughly enjoyed this book so very much.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I loved this book, very much. It’s wonderful, each page is like a layer added to each character. I loved till the last page, I absolutely recommend it.

Emma Madison, Master Meddler
by Patricia McDermott Michener
Beautiful book.I got lost in the story. Emma was a woman who I would have loved to know.

Well, I went in knowing it was 708 pages, and came out the other side...so all is good! The chapters were short, so it didn't seem as daunting, although there are 121 of them. That being said, this was a very enjoyable read. It really gives a great depiction of what life in a small town in the 1950's must have been like. And Emma Madison, isn't so much a Master Meddler, as she is a Master Manipulator. Life back then was all about the appearance of living a scandal free life and doing what was expected of you. Of course, that is all smoke and mirrors, but it is how life was lived. This was the time of party lines, so everyone knew your business. Gossip was the main activity and just part of socializing. And heaven forbid you do something untoward!! Emma is so charming in the way she goes about getting people to do things and moving all the players on the chessboard. But, she is so kind and good hearted. Nothing she does is with malice. I loved watching out how all these characters intertwined and their lives played out.