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Coronation Year
by Jennifer Robson
I requested this on first sight, after really enjoying “The Gown” by Ms. Robson, and the opportunity to read an early copy of this terrific follow up novel (thank you so much, WMP!) was greatly appreciated and enjoyed.
The story here is a full in jump back to 1953, told in three concurrent parts, and I loved the intimate peek at everyday people who are living through history (living right now (February 2023) in a newly post-pandemic time, mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II while still being excited about Charles's coronation, this novel is particularly timely).
Historical events amidst the lives of the people secondarily involved is something that the author writes well and this new novel, with its mystery and romance mixed in with the coronation year of Queen Elizabeth II was engaging and kept me reading. I completely enjoyed this one.
If you're reading this after reading The Gown, you'll be pleased to see some familiar characters.
Recommended.
Thank you to William Morrow Paperbacks and NetGalley for the DRC!