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A review by biblio_mom
Mrs England by Stacey Halls
4.0
The story follows a children nurse named Ruby May whom had suffered from her childhood trauma that contributed to her love and determination towards becoming a nurse- to love and take care of children. Having a very valuable life experience of caring for children, she won the Maud Steppings scholarship awards. She then takes a position looking after the England’s children; Decca, Millie and Charley.
Her master, Charles England, is always cheerful, charming, respectful and kind, whilst Lilian, her mistress, is always depressed, distant from her children and only kept to herself all the time. There’s more than what meets the eye and a perfect family doesn’t exist.
Mrs England is something you would want to read during rainy days, next to a big window, with a cup of tea and maybe a butter cupcake. There’s adequate amount of suspense in the plots as a gripping factor. I found myself longing to continue my reading most of the time. I love Ruby May as the main character. She is very determined, strong, kind, non-judgemental and resilient. She is more like a mother than most mothers. Her knowledge regarding children and their healthcare are unchallenged and that reminds me to read more about children myself.
I’m a bit disappointed because this book doesn’t include a map just like The Familiars and The Foundling. A consistency of providing a map would be very much appreciated bonus to a book. My favourite book from the author would be The Foundling, whilst The Familiars falls second best. But I enjoyed Stacey Halls style of writing immensely and I don’t expect her to be venturing out from women historical fictions.
Her master, Charles England, is always cheerful, charming, respectful and kind, whilst Lilian, her mistress, is always depressed, distant from her children and only kept to herself all the time. There’s more than what meets the eye and a perfect family doesn’t exist.
Mrs England is something you would want to read during rainy days, next to a big window, with a cup of tea and maybe a butter cupcake. There’s adequate amount of suspense in the plots as a gripping factor. I found myself longing to continue my reading most of the time. I love Ruby May as the main character. She is very determined, strong, kind, non-judgemental and resilient. She is more like a mother than most mothers. Her knowledge regarding children and their healthcare are unchallenged and that reminds me to read more about children myself.
I’m a bit disappointed because this book doesn’t include a map just like The Familiars and The Foundling. A consistency of providing a map would be very much appreciated bonus to a book. My favourite book from the author would be The Foundling, whilst The Familiars falls second best. But I enjoyed Stacey Halls style of writing immensely and I don’t expect her to be venturing out from women historical fictions.