Wildwood by Elinor Florence

Unable to find work after losing her job as an accountant in Arizona, Molly decides to move with her young non-verbal daughter, Bridget, to a farm in northern Alberta that has been bequeathed to her by her great aunt Mary. The only condition of the will is that she live there for one year, after which she can put it up for sale. Knowing that she can sell the property for more than $1.5 million is the biggest incentive to make the move, but the house, built in the 1920's, has no electricity or plumbing--although it is in extremely good shape--and the closest "neighbor" is eight miles away. Wildwood follows Molly and Bridget on their year-long journey, with Molly guided and inspired by Mary's diary that she finds. With lots of detail of daily life from Mary's time and in the present, this is an engaging, cozy read. Perfect for readers of Sandra Dallas.