Madame Burova is more than ready for some well-deserved alone time after a lifetime of keeping other people's secrets. But there is one secret that has plagued her for years; she has remained silent, but now is the time to keep the promise she made so long ago. This is an uplifting novel with a little touch of love and plenty of mystery that kept me wanting to read more. It is set between two time periods spanning over fifty years and contains a little touch of love and plenty of mystery that kept me wanting to read more. I enjoyed going back to the story because it felt so familiar. The characters are extremely likable, and as corny as it may sound, they quickly became friends. Even minor characters have a genuine sincerity to them.Madame Burova is a relaxing and enjoyable read. It's well-written and enveloping. Each character has been given careful consideration.