Cathy Lomax and her mother Alice are getting on with life now that Alice’s husband Jack Dawson's locked up in jail. Cathy has married Gianni Romano, tCathy Lomax and her mother Alice are getting on with life now that Alice’s husband Jack Dawson's locked up in jail. Cathy has married Gianni Romano, they have a daughter Lucy and she’s studying to be a midwife. Due to Jack’s crimes Alice can file for divorce and she glad to be free from any ties to her abusive ex-husband.
Cathy and her midwifery friends, Jean, Ellie, and Karen have a dream of opening their own small hospital for women and unmarried mothers. When her Granny Lomax passes away Cathy’s devastated, and she’s determined to open the maternity hospital as a legacy to her grandmother and she can use part of her inheritance. They find a suitable house, thanks to Alice’s new husband Johnny Harrison and he’s a builder. The renovations are extensive, everyone from Lark Lane pitches in and helps, and Woodlands Maternity Home is due to open. They have no idea Jack's escaped from jail, the police are looking for him and when a fire starts in a small shed at Woodlands everyone's concerned that Jack started it.
The Midwives of Lark Lane is set in the 1960’s in Liverpool, it carries on with Cathy's, Alice’s and their friends stories. They all work hard to open the maternity hospital, it’s nice how they all support each other, it's exciting when the first baby is born and Jack gets what he deserves once again.
Thanks to NetGalley for my copy, I look forward to reading other books by Pam Howes and three stars from me....more
Alice, lost her first husband when she was young mum and she made a big mistake marrying Jack Lawson. He’s abusive, dishonest, drinks and has been unfAlice, lost her first husband when she was young mum and she made a big mistake marrying Jack Lawson. He’s abusive, dishonest, drinks and has been unfaithful. Alice struggles to feed her family, Jack wastes his pension and she has three daughters. Cathy from her first marriage and Sandra and Rosie and three girls are scared of Jack.
Cathy dreams of being a nurse, but she’s forced to finish school and starts working at Lewis’s department store. Living in Liverpool during the 1950’s Cathy and her friend Debbie enjoy dancing, going out and the fifties music. Cathy has always been close to her mother Alice, things get worse and she's forced to leave home due to Jack's behavior.
With the support of her friend Debbie, Granny Lomax and boyfriend Gianni Romano she applies to study nursing at the Royal Liverpool Hospital. Cathy’s now a cadet nurse, she makes friends with Ellie, Karen and Jean and they all live in the nurse’s quarters. Alice struggles on at home, Jacks out of control and he finally leaves. Gianni want's to get married, Cathy doesn’t want to marry young and especially after seeing what happened to her mum.
The Nurses of Lark Lane is a story about Cathy being a teenager and training to be a nurse during the 1950’s, her mother Alice’s over coming her own struggles, and Jack finally gets what he deserves, and mother and daughter can live in peace. Thanks to NetGalley for my copy and I look forward to reading the next book in the series, The Midwives of Lark Lane....more
Amy Byler’s husband John went on a business trip to Hong Kong three years ago and he didn’t return. Now, she’s a busy single mum, Amy works at a schooAmy Byler’s husband John went on a business trip to Hong Kong three years ago and he didn’t return. Now, she’s a busy single mum, Amy works at a school library, like most mothers she’s tired, doesn’t feel appreciated and she needs a decent night’s sleep. A guilty John finally contacts Amy, he’s back in Pennsylvania and he want’s to look after his two children for a week over summer break. At first Amy, Cori and Joe all are against the idea and after a lot of debate they decide to give John a second chance and to make up for some of the emotional pain he inflicted.
Amy has no idea what she’s going to do with a whole week on her own, her friend Lena encourages her to do something for herself, she decides to go to New York City, to a conference, and catch up with her friend Talia. Amy’s a sensible, responsible, working mother and she doesn’t care about fashion and being trendy! In New York she embraces change, she enjoys staying at the luxury hotel, going out, has a makeover and meets handsome Daniel Seong. When John want's to have the kids for the whole summer, Amy accepts and she’s caught up experiencing a whole new way of life.
Amy’s torn, she misses her kids, she’s also enjoying going out with Daniel and the summer is almost over. Before she has to choose, a crisis happens with one of her children, Amy's frantic with worry and she realizes what she needs to do. The Overdue Life of Amy Byler is a story about motherhood, how hard it can be, being single, embracing change, it will make you laugh and cry. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review and four stars from me....more
Ella Kaltenbach works as a nurse at a Hamburg hospital in 1898 and she has a keen interest in homeopathic medicine. When her adopted father suddenly dElla Kaltenbach works as a nurse at a Hamburg hospital in 1898 and she has a keen interest in homeopathic medicine. When her adopted father suddenly dies, Ella want’s to learn about her birth family and she’s shocked to discover her father returned with her as a baby from one of his sea voyages. Ella uncovers for nineteen years a monthly payment is made to a bank in Hamburg, and it comes from a bank in the British Colony of Malaya. Ella leaves Hamburg, she’s traveling to the Far East to solve the mystery about her origins and a family friend Rudolf Van Stetten is going with her.
Ella arrives in Malaya during a tense and dangerous time between the local resistance and the British forces. The only clue she has, is the name ‘Richard. F.� and she discovers a Richard Foster owns a rubber plantation in the area. Richard Foster passed away years ago, his widow Marjory and daughter Heather still live at the plantation and Marjory comes across as very secretive and controlling.
Ella meets a local rebel Amar, she finds him rather attractive and any relationship between them is extremely dangerous. Ella puts herself at risk by trying to discover the truth about her birth mother, someone will do whatever it takes to keep long kept secrets hidden and the family name untarnished. On Far Malayan Shores is a story full of secrets, mystery, danger, corruption, and Ella's a courageous and a determined woman. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, a quick read and three stars from me....more
For the residence of Mulberry Lane, the war continues to drag on in England, and they have started making plans for Christmas. When, the Japanese bombFor the residence of Mulberry Lane, the war continues to drag on in England, and they have started making plans for Christmas. When, the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, America’s involvement in the war increases and they hope it means the war will finally end. Times are tough with rationing, shortages of everything and they have to make do. Constantly worried about loved ones fighting in the war, life must go on, everyone in the lane sticks together, neighbors and friends help and support each other.
Mulberry Lane’s experiencing a baby boom, Peggy Ashley and Maureen Hart are both pregnant. All the ladies in the lane are excited, they all help by organizing maternity clothes and everything the new babies will need. Mrs Tandy, Mrs Jackson and Alice Carter all get out the knitting needles and are busy making baby clothes. Newly married Anne Riley, dreams of having a baby with her husband Kirk Ross, Tom Barton has grown up since his father’s joined the army, he’s helping Henry Jackson at his shop and Ellie Morris is busy with her hair dressing business.
When a series of houses are broken into, the residents of Mulberry Lane are shocked, they band together, it must have something to do with the strange man that’s been seen hanging around, everyone’s on the lookout and helping the police to catch him. A wonderful way to continue on from A Wedding at Mulberry Lane, I enjoyed reading about the new romances and babies being born in Mulberry Lane Babies and I look forward to starting the next book in the series. Thanks to NetGalley and Rosie Clarke for my copy and four stars from me....more
Stan and Joy Delaney have been married for almost fifty years, they live in a quiet street on the outskirts of Sydney and the couple recently sold theStan and Joy Delaney have been married for almost fifty years, they live in a quiet street on the outskirts of Sydney and the couple recently sold their successful tennis coaching business and have retired. They have four adult children, Troy, Logan, Amy and Brooke and the couple are classed as empty nesters. The one thing Joy doesn’t have, is grandchildren, and she’s eagerly waiting for one of her children to make her a grandmother.
Joy mysteriously vanishes on a hot summers day, she left home, didn’t take her phone, handbag, spare clothes and her bank account hasn’t been touched. Stan’s a big man, he’s fit for his age, and he wouldn’t have harmed Joy, hid any evidence and lied to his children? The Delaney siblings are suddenly looking back at their childhood, for any signs their parent’s marriage wasn’t a happy one and like most couples they had the odd disagreement. Joy seemed happy being a wife, mother, business and tennis partner of Stan. Did she resent being the only one to cook the family meals, pack the school lunches, do endless loads of washing, did they all take what she did for granted and has she done a runner?
Stan and Joy, had a young woman stay with them for six weeks last year, her name is Savannah, and could she have something to do with Joy’s disappearance? As the two detectives, family, friends and business acquaintances look back at life in the Delaney home, conversations, family interactions and celebrations can be viewed very differently and opinions vary. Liane Moriarty has a way of layering a story, with lots of little details and moments, that makes you think about what really goes on behind closed doors and anything is possible.
I received a copy of Apples Never Fall from NetGalley and Pan Macmilan Australia, it has the perfect amount of intrigue, mystery, suspense, anticipation and family drama, and five stars from me. ...more
When, Molly Butterfield’s relationship ends, she assumes she can stay with her mum Annetta and step-father Brain. They have other plans, her grandfathWhen, Molly Butterfield’s relationship ends, she assumes she can stay with her mum Annetta and step-father Brain. They have other plans, her grandfather Walter’s recently been widowed, he’s lonely and Brian agrees to take her to stay with her Pop. Her grandfather lives in an odd house called Hawthorn Place, on the Dorset Coast, it’s a very unique house and it’s around a hundred years old.
Molly’s used to everyone picking up after her, she’s spoilt, twenty four and broke. She discovers that her grandfather hasn’t been coping, he’s been sleeping in a chair, and eating microwave dinners. His once beautiful garden is over grown, Molly stops feeling sorry for herself, and tries to get her grandfather interested in more than watching TV and he discovers the internet.
Molly finds a tiny door, it reveals an identical Art and Crafts house, called Acadia House, and it’s in Norfolk and two hundred miles away. The Secrets of Hawthorn Place, has a dual timeline that goes between the past, present, it’s a whimsical and mystical story about the two houses and the people who lived in them. They were designed by architect Percy Gladwell, the current owner of Arcadia House, Rory Brooker has his own issues with mental health and he and Percy have a lot in common.
Molly is transformed from being a rather selfish person, she becomes interested in history, architecture, domestic tasks, and helping both her grandfather and Rory overcome the tragedy in their lives. Jenni Keer has written a really interesting story, the past and present are linked together in a very clever way, and five stars from me. ...more
In 2016, Ann returns to garden lodge to look after her mother Phoebe, a once talent painter, she’s recovering from cancer and the horrible treatment. In 2016, Ann returns to garden lodge to look after her mother Phoebe, a once talent painter, she’s recovering from cancer and the horrible treatment. Phoebe’s rather independent, she likes being alone and the mother and daughter have an unusual relationship. One night a terrible storm topples Ann’s favorite ancient beech tree, and it uncovers a secret tin box that’s been hidden in a hollow in the trunk of the tree for a hundred years.
Connor Grenville, is fascinated by history, and he’s trying to uncover his own family history. His grandmother Ivy was the ward of Hester Mordaunt and her family owned the grand estate called Beechgrave. Phoebe lives in the gardener’s cottage, it was once part of the Beechgrave and it's walled gardens. Connor’s grandmother has recently passed away, he’s trying to find out what upset her just prior to her death, he’s sure it has something to do with Beechgrave and the papers she partially destroyed. Connor’s a really nice man, he becomes a friend of Ann and Phoebe’s, together they spend the weekends going through photos and diaries, Ivy inherited from Hester and looking for clues.
A century earlier, William Hatherwick’s father’s is the head gardener at Beechgrave, he’s to take over his father’s job when he retires and his family live in the gardeners cottage. William loves plants, he knows all the Latin names for them and he draws pictures of plants. When WW I starts, all the local young men join up, including Hester’s two brothers and William. When her brothers Arthur and Eddie are killed, Cicely Mordaunt retreats into a world of her own and Hester’s left with the huge responsibility of running Beechgrave. Around the same time Williams father passes away, his sister Violet moves into the main house and helps Hester look after her mother. William’s reported missing in action, he’s eventually found and Hester pays for Ivy’s uncle’s care.
The Memory Tree is story about the link the old Trysting Tree has to so many people, including William, Hester, Ann, Violet, Phoebe and Ann’s father Sylvester. If only a tree could talk, it knows everyone’s secrets, sweethearts and hidden memories. A well written and very interesting dual timeline story by Linda Gillard, and five stars from me....more
Megs Devonshire is the best sister in the world, her little brother George is eight, seriously ill and enthralled by a new book called The Lion, the WMegs Devonshire is the best sister in the world, her little brother George is eight, seriously ill and enthralled by a new book called The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He begs Megs to find out where Narnia came from, and how can she refuse the request of her sweet brother and grant him his dying wish.
Megs is sitting on the fence of the famous author’s property called the Kilns in Oxford, and she wonders how can she approach him, and ask C. S. Lewis her brother’s question? She has no idea, that Jack and Warnie Lewis are the kindest of men, they invited Megs in for afternoon tea and she explains her situation. Jack Lewis shares with her stories about himself and his brother growing up as young boys in Ireland and she shares these with George.
Both Megs and George are given a gift, where a world of make believe, fairy tales, books and drawing, brings hope to a young boy, who's only months away from death, and peace to his sister who doesn’t know how she can go on without him. Once Upon a Wardrobe is a delightful story, about the love between siblings and you find wonder in the natural world, castles and in between the pages of a book. Thanks to NetGalley, Harper Muse for my copy, I sobbed at the end, and five big stars from me. ...more
Ellie Simpson’s helping her country to win the war, with all the male pilots defending the English skies and they need women pilots like herself to feEllie Simpson’s helping her country to win the war, with all the male pilots defending the English skies and they need women pilots like herself to ferry damaged and new planes around England. Ellie and her friend Amanda are members of the ATA or Air Transport Auxiliary and are stationed at Hamble.
With her grandfather Sir Reginald Humphrey being a fascist, it causes problems for Ellie's family and her brother George comes under investigation. He’s cleared, he’s married to Fiona and along with his mother Charlotte they distance themselves from her father. Jack's still having problems with his Uncle Joe being involved in crime, and despite him having nothing to do with it.
Ellie and Jack develop feelings for each other, the wedding is booked and it didn’t quite go as planned. So they have a second ceremony and this time Ellie dresses as a beautiful bride and marries her handsome pilot. A Wedding For The Spitfire Girl is a story about friendship, war, duty and finding love. Thanks to NetGalley for my copy and three stars from me....more
Rachel is married to Mitch Moran, they have a thirteen year old daughter Becca and on the day of her birthday everything goes wrong. Rachel receives bRachel is married to Mitch Moran, they have a thirteen year old daughter Becca and on the day of her birthday everything goes wrong. Rachel receives bad news at work, her mother has recently passed away and her husband Mitch is extremely distant. In the heat of the moment she explodes, Mitch asks her to leave Rose Cottage, and Becca wants to live with her father.
Rachel’s living alone, she starts working at fun-to-learn, here she meets Leona Grey, and she invites her to attend a meeting for mothers who don’t live with their children. Rachel feels uncomfortable going to the meeting, but she’s lonely, she meets Viv, an older lady and they become friends.
When Viv needs help, Rachel offers to take her to see her son Aidan every Sunday, he lives in a special needs home, and looks forward to seeing his mum. Slowly, Rachel tries to repair her relationship with Becca, it's hard because she's a teenager and she only sees her once a week. Lost Daughter, looks at relationships, how they can be complicated, how marriages can drift apart, and in Rachel's case her husband Mitch was happy for her to be the one responsible for their family problems, he's proud to be the good parent and he's not perfect.
I received a copy of Lost Daughter in exchange for an honest review, it really makes you think about motherhood, how hard it is and how it's very easy for people to judge mothers, and we all do our best, five stars from me and I look forward to reading other books by Ali Mercer....more
Ginny Frank was once a successful award wining chef in New York, now she’s running an underground dining venue from her house in the Arizona desert, she’s busy and shocked when Julia arrives expectantly one night. The sisters haven’t seen each other in three years, they had a huge fall out when their parents died and Ginny felt that Julia didn’t help her. The last thing Ginny needs is more drama, her teenage daughter Olive creates enough and she’s too busy trying to keep her business afloat.
Ginny needs help, so she lets Julia stay as long as she’s prepared to help with the supper club and she agrees. With Ginny, Julia and Olive all working together, things do get tense and they also start to work as a united team. During the time Julia and Ginny spend together, it makes them both think about what they want out of life, they both decided to makes changes, and sisters become closer, they forgive each other and gives Olive a chance to following her own dreams.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, I really enjoyed it and The Second Chance Supper Club is a story about family, forgiveness, second chances and four stars from me....more
Caroline Reid lives in Scotland, and her uncle Sir. James Riddell is always away on business and she’s left alone with his grumpy housekeeper. When heCaroline Reid lives in Scotland, and her uncle Sir. James Riddell is always away on business and she’s left alone with his grumpy housekeeper. When her uncle finally returns to Scotland and he informs Caroline, she will be traveling to America and living with him in Boston. Caroline was hoping for a season in London, she will have to make the most of Boston’s society and find a suitable husband. Her uncle business dealings are with a Mr. Matthew Dearborn, he’s an older man, lives in Boston and Caroline's concerned her uncle wants her to marry him?
Caroline sets sail for America, accompanied by her chaperone and things don’t go as planned. The Atlantic crossing is rough, when a storm hits, Caroline and widow Eleanor McCardell are the only two ladies unaffected by seasickness. Caroline’s a rather shallow and selfish young woman, and Eleanor points out it’s their duty to help the sick women aboard the ship, and she reluctantly agrees.
Arriving in Boston, Caroline’s uncle isn’t at the docks to meet her, Eleanor’s brother Dr. Ian Campbell is waiting for her and they drop a nervous Caroline at her uncle’s house. Eleanor hasn’t seen her brother Ian and sister Harriet MacDougall in over ten years. Harriet’s married to Allan MacDougall, they have two children and live in a farm in Canada.
Caroline develops feelings for Ian Campbell, he’s had dealings with her uncle in Scotland, he blames him for the loss of Achlic Farm and he hates Sir. James Riddell. Caroline discovers her uncle’s plan is to marry her off to his unsavory business partner, she feels trapped and doesn’t know what she will do? Isobel Moore has been patiently waiting for Ian Campbell to propose marriage, so when Caroline arrives, she feels threatened, Ian Campbell is torn between two women and he must follow his heart.
Her Rebel Heart is the second book in the Far Horizons series, is a story about Caroline moving across the other side of the world, old rivals meeting again, Ian having to make peace with his past, and choose the women he wants to make his bride. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, nice to catch up with familiar characters, I look forward to reading the next book in the series This Fragile Heart by Kare Hewitt, and fours stars from me. ...more
On the eve of his departure to the new Scottish colony in Canada, Allan MacDougall makes his feelings known to Harriet Campbell and she wonders why heOn the eve of his departure to the new Scottish colony in Canada, Allan MacDougall makes his feelings known to Harriet Campbell and she wonders why he waited so long. Allan explains he asked Harriet’s father David for his daughters hand in marriage months ago, he refused and Allan had to tell her how he felt before he left. He asks Harriet to wait for him to return in a couple of years time, when he’s established himself and they can marry and travel to Canada together.
Harriet’s mother passed away in childbirth, her father relies on her to look after her younger siblings, and run his household. He needs her help at Achlic Farm and he doesn’t want her leave him and move across the other side of the world. Both promise to write, months pass, Harriet hasn’t heard from Allan and she grows rather despondent. Allan’s miserable in Canada, he hasn’t heard from Harriet, and his father Sandy's bossy and controlling. Instead of building a simple one room cabin to live in for their first winter, his father has grand plans to build a much bigger house and it won’t be finished in time. The family are staying with the Dunmore’s for the entire winter, Canadian winters are harsh and long and he has no privacy. Allan has plenty of time to think, he’s concerned about Harriet, he doesn’t know if he will ever see her again and does she still love him?
The Heart Goes On is a historical saga set in Scotland and Canada, the distance makes it hard for the young couple to keep in contact, other people interfering in their relationship doesn't help and luckily they have a unbreakable bond. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, I enjoyed the story, three stars from me and look forward to reading Her Rebel Heart the next book in the Far Horizons series....more
Sister’s Helene, Elise and Florence Baudin live in the river valley of Dordogne in France, near the village of Sainte-Cecile and they have lived here Sister’s Helene, Elise and Florence Baudin live in the river valley of Dordogne in France, near the village of Sainte-Cecile and they have lived here for seven years. When their father Charles passed away, their mother Claudette took the girls to the family’s cottage in France and returned alone to England. Being the eldest Helene is responsible for looking after her younger sisters, she puts her own hopes and dreams on hold. Due to the war the sisters are unable to return to England and they hope no one in the village will tell the Germans they are only half French. Like everyone in France, they resent the Germans presence, and can’t wait for the allies to arrive and the war to end.
Helene's caring, she helps everyone and works for the local doctor Hugo Marchant, Elise owns a small cafe in town, and Florence looks after the cottage garden, she's a wonderful cook and homemaker. All three of the sisters become involved in the fight to free France, they all face hardship, danger, loss and the challenges of living in an occupied country. Daughter of War story is full of wonderful descriptions about the beautiful French countryside, the forest near the Baudin sister’s house, and life in the village of Sainte-Cecile and how the locals all support, help each other during the terrible war years and German reprisals.
Dinah Jefferies has done it again, the book is well written and I'm so excited that it’s part of a series, and I can’t wait until the next book is published and discover what else happens to Helene, Elise and Florence and especially after France has been liberated by the American's. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, in exchange for an honest review, if you like WW II Historical Fiction and I highly recommend Daughters of War and five stars from me. ...more
Lily Fisher is living in Porthcurno, West Cornwall in 1941, her family’s home in London was destroyed during an air raid, and Lily, her gran Sheila, ALily Fisher is living in Porthcurno, West Cornwall in 1941, her family’s home in London was destroyed during an air raid, and Lily, her gran Sheila, Aunty Violet and younger sister Alice are all living in a small cottage, and working as cleaners at Eastern House. Lily’s given the opportunity to work as a trainee nurse at Symmonds Hall Convalescent Home near St. Ives, and she’s nervous about leaving her family. She enjoys helping the soldiers, working with her friend Eva, and they want her to organize the Christmas party.
Eva Ryder is a nurse at the convalescent home, her father’s in charge of Eastern House in Cornwall and she’s knows Lily’s entire family. Eva recommended Lily to Sister Gray, Lily’s a sensible girl and she needs a change from cleaning at Porthcurno. Eva’s always getting into trouble with Sister Gray, she’s often running late and gets caught chatting to the patients. Flight Lieutenant Max Carmichael, saved Eva from serious harm in London and he’s recovering at the home. He’s rather dejected, he doesn’t think his condition will improve, Eva’s madly in love with Max, she’s sure he will get better and she’s used to getting her own way.
Sister Rose Gray is in charge of the wards at Symmonds Hall, she works closely with Dr Edmund Layons, Dr Lewis Layons and she has a secret crush on the younger doctor. Rose is concerned about the safety of the children living at the orphanage next door, they look thin, are forced to play outside in the cold weather, and she hears crying at night.
Christmas with the Cornish Girls is a delightful story about the nurses and doctors caring for the injured soldiers at the convalescent home during WW II, you get to know the staff and owner Lady Babs Symmonds, discover what’s happening at the orphanage, how Lily plans the Christmas party with the help from cook, Eva, the children are invited and it's a huge success. Characters from the first book in series Wartime with the Cornish Girls are included in the uplifting narrative, I loved both books by Betty Walker and five stars from me. ...more
Jessica Moore returns home one morning, to find her seventeen year old daughter Wyn isn't in her room, she hasn't left a note, and her clothes, guitarJessica Moore returns home one morning, to find her seventeen year old daughter Wyn isn't in her room, she hasn't left a note, and her clothes, guitar and car are all gone. Jessica knows something is seriously wrong, it's very out of character for her daughter Bronwyn to leave home and not tell her. The local police inform her teenagers run away all the time and she will come home when she's ready? No one has heard from Wyn, Jessica visits the supermarket where her daughter works, checks with the high school principal, her teacher's, asks her ex-boyfriend Aaron, and they know nothing!
Weeks go by, then months and it’s a year since Jessica last had any contact with her daughter and maybe she will never see Wyn again? Unexpectedly she receives a couple of text messages from Wyn, she’s being held captive, she needs help and the man who abducted her wears a badge.
Jessica contacts the local police, they bring in extra help and a special agent. Jessica also starts delving into the time prior to her daughter going missing, her ex-partner Wyn’s father Joe Hayden and his wife Emma have been supporting her, they live in a small town and someone must have seen something? When things don’t add up, little inconsistencies in people's stories and Jessica has no idea what she’s about to uncover, who’s involved, how many people have been lying to her, she’s putting her own life in danger, who can she trust and most importantly where's Wyn?
One Year Gone is a story about a missing teenage girl, the plot has so many twists and turns and it keeps you guessing until the very end. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review, I was totally hooked by the end of the first chapter, well done to Avery Bishop and five stars from me. ...more
Lady Evelyn Herbert’s the only daughter of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, she and her brother Porchy were born at Highclere Castle. Evelyn wants Lady Evelyn Herbert’s the only daughter of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, she and her brother Porchy were born at Highclere Castle. Evelyn wants to be an archaeologist, she’s traveled to Egypt numerous times with her father Pups, they work with famous archaeologist Howard Carter and they search for the elusive tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
In November 1922, they found it, crammed full of gold and priceless artifacts for the boy King to take with him on his journey to the afterlife, it’s an amazing discovery and receives a lot of attention. The newspapers later went on about “the curse of Tutankhamun� and anyone who visited his sacred burial place or had entered the tomb would be forever cursed.
Evelyn marries the love of her life, Sir Brograve Beauchamp, they have a daughter Patricia, and an elderly Evelyn has a number of stokes over the years. Her most recent stoke has affected her speech, she can’t walk and her memory is rather fuzzy. When an Egyptian academic, Ana Mansour starts asking Evelyn questions about what was in Tutankhamun’s tomb, it causes her a lot of distress and Brograve becomes very concerned for her health. Evelyn tries to remember exactly what happened fifty years ago, should she keep the secret or finally reveal the truth and can she trust Ana Mansour?
A fascinating dual timeline story, set in the 1920’s and the 1970’s and it takes you from Egypt to England. I enjoyed reading about Evelyn traveling to Egypt with her father, the adventures they had together and it was exciting when they found King Tutankhamun’s tomb with Howard. A story full of intrigue, superstitions, history, and the relationship between Evelyn and Brograve is wonderful and so is the book.
Thanks to NetGalley and Gill Paul for my copy of The Collector's Daughter, I loved every page and five stars from me. ...more
American journalist Nellie Wilkerson has spent her time in England, taking photos of mothers waiting in ration lines and she wants to be on the front-American journalist Nellie Wilkerson has spent her time in England, taking photos of mothers waiting in ration lines and she wants to be on the front-line. The big push is about to happen, all the male journalist are going to land in France with the allied troops, and General Eisenhower doesn’t want a bunch of women journalists getting in the way. They write a letter to the general, informing him, women want a women’s prospective of the war, and they have send their husbands, brothers and sons to fight!
The Prague is a hospital ship leaving for Normandy, Nellie sneaks on board and nothing could prepare her for what she witnesses at Omaha beach. Nellie’s taking photos to send back to the Chicago Tribute, she finds herself close to the action and German soldiers are still patrolling nearby. She meets resistance fighter Jean-Paul Breslau, he and Nellie end up traveling through the French countryside together.
They come across a little girl hiding in some bushes, they sneak into the town and what the Germans are doing is truly barbaric. They can’t leave little Claire, an orphaned child with special needs on her own, and they take her to a nearby convent. Here they meet three dedicated nuns, Sister Maria-Theresa, Sister Angelica and Sister Raphael. With the Germans in pursuit, Nellie and Jean-Paul need to get to safety in Switzerland, taking the nuns and three young special needs children with them on the dangerous journey.
A Picture of Hope by Liz Tolsma, is based on true facts, while filled with the horror of what the Germans did during WW II, it’s also an uplifting story, about believing in what they are doing is good, god is always with them and guiding them on the right path. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and Barbour Fiction in exchange for an honest review, I highly recommend reading this enlightening book, and five stars from me. ...more
Milly and Matt Foster planned to have a family, they have everything ready and the one thing missing is a baby. Being adopted Milly wanted to have an Milly and Matt Foster planned to have a family, they have everything ready and the one thing missing is a baby. Being adopted Milly wanted to have an intimate connection with a child of her own, after a series of tests she finds out she has premature ovarian insufficiency and at thirty four she’s basically in early menopause.
Milly's shattered, her best friend Anna and Matt’s brother Jack offer to be donors, Milly becomes pregnant, they assume they have covered everything in the parenting agreement and Milly’s eagerly waiting for her baby to be born. The birth doesn’t go as planned, none of them are prepared for the roller coaster of emotions they will feel, for Milly she feels nothing and she doesn't even want to hold her baby girl.
Milly feels like a failure, she has what she's always wanted and when Anna steps into to help her look after baby Alice, it causes tension and the friendship ends. When Alice is four, Milly contacts Anna, a heartbreaking diagnosis brings the two friends together and young Alice has the love and support of the two most important women in her life.
Not My Daughter, is a story about infertility, post postpartum depression, and when a child receives a terrible medical diagnosis. The story will make you feel all kinds of emotions, happy, hopeful, sad and mad and you will need a box of tissues. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review and four stars from me....more
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