The Cartographer's Secret was a beautiful dual timeline story placing the reader back in the late 1800s through early 1900s Australia. Blending elements of historical facts with fiction, we are swept away with a novel that chronicles a young woman determined to the mend a family mystery that has affect them for thirty years.

Meet Evie Ludgrove. She loves her father. His interest in exploration rubbed off on her. As his life became consumed with the mystery surrounding an explorer. When an opportunity came with a cash reward for anyone who could prove what happened to him, Evie knew she had everything she needed to take on the task. Thinking how much the money would help her family and make her father proud, she secretly planned to go on this mission. Upon her journey, she was never seen again, leaving unanswered questions to where and what happened.

Let me introduce, Letitia Rawlings. She is on the cusp of uncertainty after the death of her brother. Dealing with his death and her mother's dominance of planning her future, she is looking for a way to escape the weight of the world of her life. When the opportunity to visit her great aunt about the inheritance of her brother arises, she proposes to take the task on and embraces the chance to take a escape for a bit of time. Upon meeting her aunt Olivia, she begins to question everything she has been told from her mother. As she gets settled into her home, she stumbles upon a map that leads to the discovery of secrets revolving her family. Determined to find out the truth, sets on a journey to try and trace the past to mend a torn apart family for the future.

When you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in one of Tea Copper's novels, you truly are in for a wonderful experience. As always, her beautiful writing takes you away to another time and her characters are memorable and unforgettable. What I loved about this book is the strength and resilience of the female characters in the book. Each woman brought age, experience and the overcoming of obstacles thrown their way to become who they were.

The pace of the book was comfortable. The anticipated buildup from the layered plot unraveling itself allowed the reader to fall in love with the family, history and secrets. The book came together nicely and you will be satisfied in the ending. This was another wonderful addition to her books. If you are fan, make sure you add this to your list. If aren't but love historical fiction, I'd recommend checking this out.

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