Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dale

A story of a lifelong friendship between two women with all the ups and downs that life throws at them. Agnes and Polly have looked forward to summers spent at Fellowship Point on the coast of Maine along with the handful of other families. Now at the sunset of their lives Agnes persuades Polly to push the other families to dissolve a generational old trust and give the land back. This is a prickly point for many including Polly's children. Agnes has been approached by Maud to write her memoir and starts prodding Agnes to dig deeper and reveal the stories behind her popular children's book series. We are privy to the witty and sometimes caustic banter between Agnes and Polly. We are also able to read over Maud's shoulder as she reads Agnes's journals to discover the secrets and untold stories surrounding the very private Agnes. The secondary characters are just as entertaining and play a pivotal role in understanding life on Fellowship Point. Deep ties to family and lifelong friendships that seem more intimate than their marriages, this is a beautifully crafted book that quietly pulls you along like a lazy river. The perfect compliment to a summer retreat cold drink in hand as you gaze across the water.  
​4 stars