Auld Lang Syne A Novel Author:Donna Jones In her beautifully crafted debut novel, author Donna Jones reflects on more than half a century of recent American history through the eyes of Audrey McKinley. The novel is divided into three distinct parts, each named after a song. In "The Auld Scots Sangs," Audrey is a young girl in Scotland during World War II who is captivated by the accen... more »ts of servicemen whom her father brings home and fascinated with tales of travel she hears from her mysterious aunt. She uncovers a family secret, however, and will spend decades trying to unravel the truth. In "Crazy," Audrey marries an American serviceman and travels to Japan, Guam, and America's Deep South. Political and social changes, along with the quest to come to terms with her family roots, govern the choices Audrey makes for her children and for herself. Finally, in "Blue Moon," Audrey settles in South Carolina and discovers Edisto Island - a place where hearts can heal and souls can mend. There is only one thing left that Audrey must do to put her life in order. She must solve the puzzle and understand the meaning of what happened in Scotland more than sixty years earlier. This exceptional novel is both hearwarming and, at times, heartbreaking.« less