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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
A fractured family, a long and secret history that is threatening to tear them apart even more, and the ever-present dressmaker in France during WWII. While that one tiny detail had me initially thinking this would be yet another WWII novel we've seen so many of, I was really pleasantly surprised at the plot and character development in this novel.
A journalist uncovers a damning secret about a great-grandmother that threatens to splinter an already broken family. As the great-granddaughter explores this theory and uncovers diaries and letters, she learns so much more than the hushed secret her family has been hiding for generations. Her research leads her not only through the history of British involvement in the underground resistance in France, but through her own fractured relationships.
I loved the historical details of this book and enjoyed following both the characters and the clues to find the truth. Thank you to Net Galley and Harper Muse for this digital ARC in exchange for my honest review. #TheLondonHouse #NetGalley
A journalist uncovers a damning secret about a great-grandmother that threatens to splinter an already broken family. As the great-granddaughter explores this theory and uncovers diaries and letters, she learns so much more than the hushed secret her family has been hiding for generations. Her research leads her not only through the history of British involvement in the underground resistance in France, but through her own fractured relationships.
I loved the historical details of this book and enjoyed following both the characters and the clues to find the truth. Thank you to Net Galley and Harper Muse for this digital ARC in exchange for my honest review. #TheLondonHouse #NetGalley
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I loved this book. I devoured it in just over 1 day. K can’t wait to read more from this author.
emotional
mysterious
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
So much going on in this great story. A classic time hop theme with the past being written in letter and diary form.
The protagonists Caroline Payne is lead on a quest to track the history of her Great Aunt who she thought had died as a child, yet it appears this is a lie.
Clearly expertly researched by @katherinereay this is more than just another WWII story, it is a story with lots of different elements.
I thoroughly enjoyed how the story unfolded, I easily predicted the love story element.... although I wrongly predicted the end, I was a smidge disappointed because I was expecting a twist, but that didn't take away from the fact that this is a truely great novel.
Thank you so much to @harpermusebooks
And @netgalley for an ARC of the book
The protagonists Caroline Payne is lead on a quest to track the history of her Great Aunt who she thought had died as a child, yet it appears this is a lie.
Clearly expertly researched by @katherinereay this is more than just another WWII story, it is a story with lots of different elements.
I thoroughly enjoyed how the story unfolded, I easily predicted the love story element.... although I wrongly predicted the end, I was a smidge disappointed because I was expecting a twist, but that didn't take away from the fact that this is a truely great novel.
Thank you so much to @harpermusebooks
And @netgalley for an ARC of the book
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book really draws you in from the start. I thoroughly enjoyed the dual timeline and the anticipation of what was going to happen had me on the edge of my seat. I was almost late to a dinner with my aunt as I was so engrossed in this story.