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A review by randikaye
The London Restoration by Rachel McMillan
4.0
I have recently discovered that when it comes to historical fiction novels, those set during or around WWII tend to be my absolute favorites, so when I read the description of The London Restoration I was immediately drawn in. I must admit when I started reading it though, it wasn't an immediate intrigue for me. It is a slow moving novel all the way through the end... while in the end I found myself enjoying that slower pace, it did take me a bit longer to really get into the story to start. But the intrigue, and little sense of mystery didn't take too long to draw me in.
I loved that this story wasn't just a story of rebuilding a city and the churches that Diana so loved, but also a story of rebuilding a life that has been altered by war. Being a military spouse, I appreciated this story for that aspect... while there are certainly many differences from these time periods, that readjustment period is still very much a real issues that military families face.
What I loved most about this story is the sheer amount of research that went into it. While I admit, I'm not the biggest history buff, I do appreciate the authenticity this lends to the story. It's absolutely beautifully written, and one that fans of historical fiction are sure to enjoy.
**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley for consideration. All thoughts are 100% my own.
I loved that this story wasn't just a story of rebuilding a city and the churches that Diana so loved, but also a story of rebuilding a life that has been altered by war. Being a military spouse, I appreciated this story for that aspect... while there are certainly many differences from these time periods, that readjustment period is still very much a real issues that military families face.
What I loved most about this story is the sheer amount of research that went into it. While I admit, I'm not the biggest history buff, I do appreciate the authenticity this lends to the story. It's absolutely beautifully written, and one that fans of historical fiction are sure to enjoy.
**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley for consideration. All thoughts are 100% my own.