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shelleyann01 's review for:
The Orphan House
by Ann Bennett
This book has three points of view, Anna's diary in the past, Connie in the past and the present and Sarah visiting her father William in the present. Connie is the daughter of Reverend Ezra who runs an orphanage next to their home, Cetar Hall. Connie's father takes Anna in from India, Connie is in love with her father's driver, Tommy. Everything comes to a head and then a smashing conclusion.
I loved this story of history, secrets, love and family. The characters were well thought out and the plot was immersive. I just couldn't stop reading about Connie, her family and their past. Her father was a real piece of of work and the fake religious bullshit was so spot on. I loved reading Anna's diary the most, it was my favourite part of the whole book...what that poor girl went through. The reveal was one of my guesses and I loved that there were two possible outcomes, it kept the book interesting throughout because all I wanted to do was figure it all out, I needed to know...I love when I book can make me enjoy it that way. I highly recommend this to those who enjoy historical fiction with a bit of mystery.
With many thanks to NetGalley, Ann Bennett and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the giving of the ARC.
I loved this story of history, secrets, love and family. The characters were well thought out and the plot was immersive. I just couldn't stop reading about Connie, her family and their past. Her father was a real piece of of work and the fake religious bullshit was so spot on. I loved reading Anna's diary the most, it was my favourite part of the whole book...what that poor girl went through. The reveal was one of my guesses and I loved that there were two possible outcomes, it kept the book interesting throughout because all I wanted to do was figure it all out, I needed to know...I love when I book can make me enjoy it that way. I highly recommend this to those who enjoy historical fiction with a bit of mystery.
With many thanks to NetGalley, Ann Bennett and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the giving of the ARC.