Honeysuckle Season by Mary Ellen Taylor

 "Olivia had locked away so many memories over the years that they had tangle together. She feared a tug on one would unravel the entire lot. Confession might be good for the soul, but by her way of thinking, it did little else. Her secret had served a purpose, and if keeping it meant her soul was bound to this earth forever, then so be it."                        -from the novel

Libby McKenzie returns to Bluestone, VA after experiencing a series of profound losses---multiple miscarriages, divorce and the death of her father. She has taken up freelance photography and when she "shoots" a wedding at the Woodmont Estate, a series of mysteries and family secrets begin to be revealed. The estate is now owned by Elaine Grant, a descendant of the wealthy Carter family who is attempting to restore Woodmont to a semblance of its former glory. Included in the renovation is a curious greenhouse overgrown with honeysuckle vines.

There are multiple time settings starting with 1994, then flashing back to the early 1940's and the unlikely friendship of Olivia Carter and Sadie Thompson. The story moves forward again to Libby's story of 2020 but revisits the earlier time frequently. Along with the changes in time, numerous characters are introduced and I found it all a bit confusing at times.

I found Honeysuckle Season satisfying but I can't say I found it memorable or that I loved it so I will give it a 3 rating.