The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D. by Nichole Bernier FIC Ber

Good book alert!   Loved this one.  Bernier has written a lot for magazines but this is her first novel.  Kate and Elizabeth met in the suburbs when they were just starting their roles as mothers.  They quickly became good friends.  Years later Kate and her family have moved but the two women keep in touch and see each other from time to time.  When Elizabeth dies unexpectedly in an accident, Kate is devastated. She is shocked to find out that she was mentioned in Elizabeth's will.  It wasn't a monetary gift but a trunk filled with journals that cover decades of Elizabeth's life.  Kate is to read them and to decide what is the right thing to do with them.  Through the journal entries Kate reads the story of someone who had been so secretive that Kate feels she didn't really know her friend at all.  Elizabeth's husband (and also Kate) are waiting to see if the journals will reveal the truth of the last trip she took - was she unfaithful to her husband.  Secrets - we all have them.  Should they be kept private or shared with those closest to you.  I don't think you will be disappointed in this book!