A review by busyreading
Ember Island by Kimberley Freeman

5.0

Ember Island is written in two time periods. The first time period is 1890 where we meet Tilly Kirkland, who was orphaned as a young child, but she was lucky enough to encounter a loving home with her grandfather. Unfortunately, as time passes her loving grandfather's health starts deteriorating and Tilly will have to come to terms of being left on her own. That is until she meets Jasper Dellafore who turns her life around. She believes Jasper is the love of her life, but after marrying him she soon learns she may have made a big mistake.

The second time period 2012 tells the story of Nina Jones a bestselling novelist who is struggling with writer's block. Having her Stillwater House on Ember Island damaged from a storm, Nina decides to stay whilst the repairs are being managed. For Nina this seems like a good way of escaping her problems. It is during this time that Nina comes across diary pages hidden in the wall of the old house. The more pages Nina reads, the more intrigued, she becomes and is determined to solve the mystery.

Ember Island was a thoroughly enjoyable read which was full of intrigue and mystery. If you enjoy reading historical fiction, then you'll most definitely love this book. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this book.