The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds

by Jennifer Moorman
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Good Books rating 4.33
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  • ID: 9570
  • Added: 2026-01-01
  • Updated: 2026-01-01
  • ISBN: 9781400343645
  • Publisher: Harper Muse
  • Published: 2025-01-14
  • Reviews: 3

Josephine Reynolds, widowed at thirty-five, finds solace in restoring her ancestral home, only to discover a door that transports her to 1927. There, she meets her vivacious great-grandmother Alma, running an illegal speakeasy, and forms a profound bond. However, upon returning to the present, Josephine learns that Alma's life was tragically cut short, and her own existence is unraveling. Desperate to save both Alma and her future, Josephine embarks on a race against time, intertwining past and present in a battle for survival./n/nInfused with magical detail and heartfelt storytelling, The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds is a captivating tale of family bonds, resilience, and the power of time travel. The novel blends historical fiction with fantasy, offering a vivid cast of characters and a richly detailed Jazz Age setting.

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PJP Reviews · 2025-01-14
engaging 4.50

The suspense was well-built, making the reader deeply attached to the characters. The emotional depth and historical detail were particularly praised.

This reviewer found the suspense in the book to be incredibly engaging, to the point where they became deeply attached to the characters. The emotional depth and historical detail were particularly praised, making it a compelling read. However, the reviewer also noted that the suspense was so well-built that it left them wanting more, which is a testament to the author's skill in building tension. The reviewer also appreciated the emotional depth of the story, which added to the overall enjoyment of the book.

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    Jennifer Moorman did a wonderful job building the suspense but, maybe she did too good of a job for me.

    I became attached to the characters and couldn't put the book down.

    The emotional depth and historical detail were particularly praised.

Inkwell Inspirations · Paula · 2025-01-14
absorbing 4.50

The book was described as absorbing and a perfect blend of romance and time travel. The reviewer found it to be both unbelievable and totally engaging.

Paula found the book to be incredibly absorbing and a perfect blend of romance and time travel. She appreciated the way the author wove together these elements to create a compelling story. The reviewer also noted that the book was both unbelievable and totally engaging, which is a testament to the author's skill in creating a believable and immersive world. Paula found the characters to be well-developed and the plot to be engaging, making it a book that she won't soon forget.

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    This absorbing book was right up my alley.

    Kind of a time/portal/travel story which is both unbelievable and totally engaging.

    The characters were well-developed and the plot was engaging.

Historical Novel Society · 2025-01-01
uplifting 4.00

The exploration of grief and the use of time travel as a means of healing were particularly well-executed. The story was described as sweet and uplifting.

This reviewer appreciated the way the author explored the theme of grief and how time travel was used as a means of healing. The story was described as sweet and uplifting, with a focus on the protagonist's journey through her grief. The reviewer also praised the author's ability to create a vivid and engaging historical setting, which added to the overall enjoyment of the book. The reviewer found the story to be a compelling exploration of love, loss, and the power of time travel to heal.

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    Moorman does a great job exploring this experience.

    This is a sweet tale of a woman lost in a fog of grief whose only hope of finding her future is through the past.

    The vivid descriptions of the Jazz Age added to the overall enjoyment of the book.

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