The Third Angel delves into the lives of three women at different points in their lives. It travels from the 90s to the 60s and finally, the 50s (it could actually be read back to front too). For each woman, they've found themselves in love with the wrong man and/or in a predicament that could destroy their lives. In each decade, the reader learns of the link that each woman has with the other. In addition to this, a mystery surrounds the ghost that haunts a room in the hotel where each woman has a connection. In the end, each woman is forced to choose the journey they want their lives to take. It is a choice they must make themselves, rather than letting the circumstances of the world choose for them. The decisions they make can lead to either happiness or a life of disconnect.
I've never read Alice Hoffman, which surprises me since she's written about a dozen books. After reading this novel, I've had to add her to my list because she's got a way with words and is a wonder at weaving a great tale. I read The Third Angel in about 2 days. I would certainly recommend it to others and hope that Hoffman's other books are just as enthralling.
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