When Adelia Hogan passes away, her son Charlie must go through the old train case she kept her most personal belongings in. Unable to bring himself to look through his mother's intimate diary and poetry, Charlie recruits his legal secretary, Karen Good, to go through them and tell him what they contain. Fascinated by Adelia's writings, Karen sets out to write Adelia's story and reveal the long-kept secret that she was forced to face when Charlie's wedding reluctantly brought her back to Dickinson county and to the magic of Lake West Okoboji. Years later, when Charlie's teenage daughter, Elizabeth, is seeking out her family's past, Karen's writing surfaces again as a new generation sets out to learn the mysteries of the family. Holding the key to a life-changing secret, Adelia's story will forever change the lives of all those who read it and lead a new generation to understand the magic of a lake. A Lake in Dickinson County: Lake West Okoboji is a poignant new romance novel that spans multiple generations. Using an undeniably touching voice to capture life, love, and family in a truly engaging way, this excellent book will hypnotize readers from the very beginning. With an abundance of romance and a story that crosses over generations of women, this fantastic novel will show readers everywhere the power of love and the magic surrounding Lake West Okoboji. While it's perfect for anyone who's a fan of romantic fiction, this touching novel by Rosemary Shaw Sackett will hold a special place for anyone who's experienced the wonders of Lake West Okoboji firsthand. Illuminating the vital importance of love and family, this mesmerizing novel will give readers everywhere a glimpse into the touching powers of romance and the mystical aura of places with more magic and beauty than what meets the eye.