The story of 3 elderly Georgia women, all Margaret, and the history of how they became friends, a mystery of why they're so important in the community, and why they're hated by Laurel.
I did get tired of the hints that something was going to be revealed and just wanted to get on with the story. I got the impression there wasn't much of a story there to start with -- other than history and why there was a dead woman in the cabin -- and that the author needed to rely on hinting there would be a story there eventually to make the book hit 300 pages.

Interesting characters but the plot screams soap opera. I enjoyed the book until the end, and the story got predictable and slow. Reading about the relationships of the characters was more interesting than the plot, but I liked the book anyway.

This book was a bit hard to follow because the author kept jumping from the present to past times. I had a hard time following along but this may be because I had a few glasses of wine before I broke out the book each night. I was totally confused until the last part of the book when everything was explained in detail. The "fake" interview with the author that was attached at the end of the paperback version was very telling. I would have only given this book two stars if I hadn't read all the other interviews, but being very easily influenced I decided to give it four stars, otherwise I'd be raked over the coals by more serious readers. An okay book.

This book was selected for our neighborhood book club. The book begins with the three Miss Margaret's, three elderly women who have been friends since childhood. They are all named Margaret, but are known as Maggie, Lil' Bit and Peggy. As young adults, they make a decision regarding an incident that affects the rest of their lives. The book makes you really evaluate how that decision and its consequences affect the ones they love. It's a case ultimately of whether the means justifies the end. The story is set in the South where issues of friendship, race, status, justice and societal obligations have a bearing on the potential and possibilities of many of the character's futures.

If I had one quibble it's that two of the minor characters, Laurel and especially her relationship with Josh, seem almost to be a side story that did not enrich the novel. All the other characters were richly drawn and felt "real."

This was a wonderful book that spurred debate, thoughtful observations and empathy among our culturally diverse neighborhood. I couldn't put it down and read continuously until I fell asleep. I have recommended this book to my "bookworm" friends.

This was quite possibly my favorite read of the year so far. I had this book sitting on my shelf for ages, but my Aunt recently finished it and loved it, so I figured I'd finally pick it up. I can't believe I let this sit there so long!! This was a great book! Mystery, murder, betrayal, all mixed together with a heavy dose of Southern Charm!

The Three Miss Margaret's, (Dr. Maggie, Li'l Bit, and Peggy) have been friends for years. Now much older women, they're trying to come to terms with their past, and wrap up some loose ends as the end of their lives draws nearer. Some of these loose ends involve Laurel Selene, and her father's questionable death.

Being a story set in the deep south, there are family secrets, and twisted tales all over the place...so summarizing this book isn't what I'm gonna do. Just trust me, once you pick this up it'll be near impossible to put it down till it's finished. I can't recommend this book enough, and am so glad I finally read it. I'm going out tomorrow to pick up a copy of the sequel to this 'The Women of Garrison Gardens'. Can't wait to continue the story of Charles Valley and all it's colorful townsfolk!