In an age dominated by digital communication and fleeting interactions, the enduring power of the written word remains profound. Diaries, for example, provide private chronicles of daily life and often serve as invaluable artifacts. They also offer glimpses into hearts, minds, times, and secrets. Sahara Sutter’s novel Sophie’s Wildflowers awakens a historical reality, as Sophie Sherman’s long-lost diary unravels a rich tapestry of connections, secrets, deception, and emotional truths that transcend generations.