Background for Love by Helen Wolff

Background for Love follows Clara Bennett, a young archivist grappling with the weight of her family’s hidden past. When she discovers a series of cryptic letters in her grandmother’s attic, Clara uncovers secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about love and loyalty. Set against the backdrop of a sleepy coastal town, the story weaves between Clara’s modern-day struggles and her grandmother’s forbidden romance in the 1950s. As Clara digs deeper, she finds herself torn between preserving her family’s legacy and forging her own path. Along the way, she meets Liam, a charming historian with his own mysteries, whose presence complicates her journey. The novel explores themes of forgiveness, the echoes of the past, and the courage it takes to love without conditions. With richly drawn characters and a setting that feels like a character itself, this book is perfect for readers who enjoy layered stories about love’s power to heal and transform.