Review – My Twin in Budapest by Kim Cano
Synopsis
An uplifting women’s fiction novel full of romance, intrigue, and a vacation that shapes destiny.
After being dumped by her fiancé, heartbroken Morgan spends time with her best friend, Amanda, hoping to forget her troubles. While looking through old family photographs together, Morgan notices a picture of Amanda’s grandmother, Veronika. The woman looks just like her. Suddenly, meeting her becomes important. The only problem is that she lives overseas.
On a trip to Budapest, Morgan meets Veronika, who is now eighty years old. As the two women get to know each other, Veronika shares a secret with Morgan about a tragic romance that ended under mysterious circumstances. Discovering what happened becomes Morgan’s obsession. Veronika’s happiness is her number one goal. Morgan thinks that if she can fix Veronika’s life, there may be hope for her own.
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Review
A novel that combines adventure, love, truth, and second chances.
I’ll admit, I have a different idea about how this story might play out based on the title. I thought she might discover she is the long-lost daughter of Veronika, or something like that, since they looked so much alike at the same age. However, the story that unfolded was touching. I enjoyed the historical angle, too. While I knew life for those in that town wasn’t ideal during WWII, the atrocities of war linger.
This story is also about Morgan finding her new path. After a disastrous relationship, she has put everything on hold. However, this trip to Budapest opens her eyes to the possibility that it is time to move on and seek love again. Love is best found when you are least expecting it.
I enjoyed watching Veronika’s story unfold. It was more than losing a fiancé; it was the devastation that she felt thinking she had been left behind, and he didn’t care for her anymore. When the truth is revealed, everything changes.
While not fast-paced, the story brings together family, history, and dreams for the future.
We give it 4 paws up.
About the Author
Kim Cano is the author of six women’s fiction novels: A Widow Redefined, On the Inside, Eighty and Out, His Secret Life, and When the Time Is Right, and The Healing Train. Kim has also written a short story collection called For Animal Lovers. 10% of the sale price of that book is donated to the ASPCA® to help homeless pets.
Kim Cano lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and cat.
