Mason
The Mason series by Elizabeth Berg is a heartwarming contemporary saga set in the fictional town of Mason, Missouri, exploring themes of community, grief, and connection. It begins with The Story of Arthur Truluv (2017), where a lonely widower and a troubled teen form an unlikely friendship at a cemetery. Night of Miracles (2018) follows a baker’s class bringing together new residents and town locals in moments of healing. The trilogy concludes with The Confession Club (2019), where friends unite to share secrets and support one another. Each story stands alone but is tied by gentle prose, small-town charm, and emotional intimacy. Warm and redemptive.
In Elizabeth Berg's 'The Story of Arthur Truluv,' readers are taken on an emotional journey exploring themes of love, loss, friendship, and second chances. The story follows the unlikely bond between Arthur, a kind-hearted widower who visits his late wife's grave daily, Maddy, a lonely teenager seeking solace, and Lucille, an elderly woman harboring her own secrets. As these three characters navigate their interconnected lives, they learn valuable lessons about acceptance and the power of human connection. Berg's poignant writing style and heartfelt storytelling create a narrative that is both heartwarming and uplifting, leaving readers with a renewed sense of hope and the beauty of life's simple joys.