During the past month I’ve been having a bit of a reading fest, so rather than just name my best read at my end of month round-up, I thought I’d share a few of my favourite titles with you.
The
Shadow Year by Hannah Richell
An
intriguing story that illustrates how the actions of our past can have such a
big impact on our future. In the present day Lila is given an isolated cottage
by a mystery benefactor, but why? Events that took place during 1980 are slowly
revealed to provide the answer to this question, whilst uncovering some
startling secrets. I was hooked.
The
Silent Tide by Rachel Hore
I love all
of Rachel Hore’s books, mixing the past and present, joining two threads in
time to reveal different elements of a shared story. In this book Emily
Gordon’s much-loved publishing job sees her digging into the past of a revered
writer, learning some surprising truths about his life and the lives of those
he has left behind. A great read.
Fever by
Mary Beth Keane
Based on
the historical character ‘Typhoid Mary’ a cook accused of infecting a number of
her employers and their families with typhoid in the course of her food
preparation, this story surmises what Mary’s life and personality may really
have been like. My feelings for Mary alternated between sympathy for her
personal situation and scorn at her disregard for the rules, although I do feel
she was given an unnecessarily tough time. Decide about her for yourself by
reading this great book.
The
Light Behind The Window by Lucinda Riley
Another
great blend of past and present, encompassing the exceptional bravery of
British agents in 1940s war-torn France and the personal struggle of Emilie in
more recent times. Emilie feels at a loss as how to proceed in life following
the death of her mother, her subsequent inheritance and revelations about her
family history. It was one of those books that I just didn’t want to put down!
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