This was my first Ruth Rendell book to read. At first I didn't think I would like it as I've never been one for diaries, but once I started reading and got into the story I was hooked! But for me I didn't feel it was a mystery or at least not like any mystery I've ever read. The story definitely gives an incite into the life of a 1900's Danish wife and mother Anna, transplanted to England, her unhappy marriage, her 2 sons, she really wanted a daughter and finally when she did get a daughter Swanny, she was her favorite! She filled her days by writing in her diary, starting at the age of 25 and continuing for over 50 years. Later the story is told by the niece of Anna, as she delves into the life of Anna via the diaries, Swanny and Swanny's sister Marie/Maria. When Swanny is about 50 she receives an anonymous note telling her she is not the daughter of Anna and her husband Rasmus, so from there the mystery begins. A great read, I finished it in 2 days!
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