A novel for ages

Pragya Dhungana, Reporter

Past Perfect by Danielle was released on Nov.28.  This novel is a spellbinding story of two families living a hundred years apart who open the door to an unimaginable friendship. Past present collides when two families, living a hundred years apart, come together in time after earthquake rocks San Francisco. The earthquake opens the door to an unusual and enlightening friendship.

“It is a different style but a very good book,” senior Kanchan Yadav said.

Sybil and Blake Gregory live a happy and predictable life. Sybil is a cutting-edge design authority and museum consultant,  and Blake is a high-tech investment. When Blake is offered a dream job as CEO in San Francisco, he accepts the job without consulting his wife. Blake buys a magnificent historic mansion in Pacific Heights.

Past and Present Collide at Blake’s elegant mansion after they meet a lively family who lived there a century ago.  All long since and very much alive in spirit. However, it is visible only to Gregory and no one else. The two families are delighted to share elegant dinners and warm friendship. The families have much to learn and teach from and to each other. The Gregory watches the past unfold while living their own modern-day lives. With these incidents, the Gregory realize they have been given a perfect gift of the beloved friends and the wisdom to shape their own future with grace from a fascinating past.

“It is a fascinating book. I am amazed by all the love exhibited in a wonderful house,” junior Suheera Malik said.