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A review by bhunsberger
Under the Golden Sun by Jenny Ashcroft
4.0
I received an advanced copy of this book.
Rose is on her way to a birthday celebration with her family, and a newspaper advertisement for a travel companion for a small child catches her eye. Her life is fairly unsettled and she gives in to her curiosity to go directly to the home of the advertisement to inquire about the job that day. With the war underway, an interesting relationship with her fiancé and other family members, she jumps in and meets young Walter, and is soon on her way overseas to accompany him to his new home in Australia. Upon arrival in Australia, Rose's expectations of Walter's family fall flat and she is determined to stay until he is comfortable and feels safe without her. Rose begins to explore life in Australia while her heart continues to grow for young Walter. This is an interesting view of the war from this part of the world, and I enjoyed the different setting.
Rose is on her way to a birthday celebration with her family, and a newspaper advertisement for a travel companion for a small child catches her eye. Her life is fairly unsettled and she gives in to her curiosity to go directly to the home of the advertisement to inquire about the job that day. With the war underway, an interesting relationship with her fiancé and other family members, she jumps in and meets young Walter, and is soon on her way overseas to accompany him to his new home in Australia. Upon arrival in Australia, Rose's expectations of Walter's family fall flat and she is determined to stay until he is comfortable and feels safe without her. Rose begins to explore life in Australia while her heart continues to grow for young Walter. This is an interesting view of the war from this part of the world, and I enjoyed the different setting.