Letters From Skye by Jessica Brockmole

The author tells this story primarily in letters. The first set of letters begins in 1912. World War is on the horizon. A poet living on the Island of Skye is contacted by a young American fan. Their letters begin a relationship that lasts a life time. The second set of letters begin in 1940. It's WWII era Scotland. A young couple are swept up in war work. They each know the other is only "an envelope away."

Each letter is brief and pushes the plot forward quickly. Character is developed in a few well chosen words. Settings are limned in with  sparse descriptions. The novel reveals itself as events of the WWI era dovetail into the next generation to face a devastating world war.

I would recommend this to readers who enjoy light romance, historical fiction or even chick lit. It is quick read with an intelligent plot and set in a remote place.

Note: In this novel AND in A Week In Winter by Maeve Binchy "Family" members routinely do not share information with relatives. Relatives disappear for twenty years - meet on the street and have nothing to say.  Is this a cultural trait??