The Child's Child by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)

Barbara Vine (AKA Ruth Rendell) is a wonderful British mystery writer who I have not read in quite some time.  This novel is quite captivating as it takes two forms as a novel within a novel. At the opening, we meet Grace and Andrew Easton after their inherit their grandmother's home.  It's huge, but rather than sell it, they move in together.  Andrew is homosexual and brings home his new boyfriend and then trouble ensues.  Grace begins reading a manuscript of a long-lost novel from 1951 called The Child's Child and the parallels to the present are disturbing. 
This was an interesting book about betrayal and disgrace.

The Inn at Lake Devine by Eleanor Lipman

I picked out this book quite randomly last time I was in the library.  The author's name was familiar and I read the inside cover description and it looked like a good read. I was not disappointed!
The story takes place in the early sixties and racial and cultural barriers are breaking down....somewhat.  Natalie Marx, a young Jewish girl, finds out that her mother has inquired about a rental at a resort in Vermont, but is turned down because they are Jewish. Natalie starts a campaign to get into this place and do justice.  What ensues is somewhat surprising and results in a delightful, romantic story, with some tragic turns.  I really enjoyed reading this short and sassy book!