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A review by sslovesbooks_1
A Gathering Storm by Rachel Hore
4.0
I love dual timeline books and this one was exactly the book I needed to take me through the days between Christmas and new year.
Set in Cornwall, the setting was wonderful and the timelines from present back to around the Second World War really worked for me.
I thought the characters were well crafted, I loved Beatrice the main character as a young woman, head strong and brave and I really rooted for her to find the love she was looking for.
The majority of the book is told from the past and for me this was the strongest element, wartime Britain was a difficult time for all but this book does show the differences for rich and poor and for those in the city and in the countryside.
It was an emotional read in places and an enjoyable reading experience - it gave me a sense of calmness and peace which I really enjoyed.
Set in Cornwall, the setting was wonderful and the timelines from present back to around the Second World War really worked for me.
I thought the characters were well crafted, I loved Beatrice the main character as a young woman, head strong and brave and I really rooted for her to find the love she was looking for.
The majority of the book is told from the past and for me this was the strongest element, wartime Britain was a difficult time for all but this book does show the differences for rich and poor and for those in the city and in the countryside.
It was an emotional read in places and an enjoyable reading experience - it gave me a sense of calmness and peace which I really enjoyed.