“It’s no secret, I love Mara Purl’s Mitford Haven, and I’m especially taken by her main character Miranda. In this story, Miranda’s loneliness is more apparent than we’ve seen before, as she travels to events and painting excursions by herself. I can only hope that at some point she finds the ideal companion. It was heartwarming to see a small breakthrough in her relationship with her often critical mother. The big plus about reading Purl’s works is what you learn, particularly about the central California coastal area, but most especially about the wildlife. You can feel the almost-human quality of the otters in this book and your heart aches for little Lulu, who is without her mother. When Otters Play is a wonderful read and I was sad to reach the last page. This is another one on my “must recommend” list.”
- Linda Thompson, Host of TheAuthorsShow.com
