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Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse by Kate Eastham #Review

  I am thrilled to review the next in the latest series by  Kate Eastham. Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse was published by Boldwood Books on August 22nd.   In the quiet Lancashire countryside of 1936, city-trained nurse Lara Flynn must contend with far more than muddy lanes and b oisterous farm dogs. Still recovering from a past trauma and an ill-fated love affair, she’s determined to prove herself as a capable district nurse and midwife to a community that doesn’t easily welcome outsiders. As autumn sets in, Lara becomes a trusted presence at Ingleside Surgery - soothing frightened patients, forming a close bond with her spirited colleague Marion and earning the grudging respect of the erratic but brilliant senior doctor. But behind the laughter and team spirit, shadows loom. There’s loss, secrets buried deep in the hearts of her new friends and a face from her past that threatens everything Lara's tried to leave behind. When tragedy strikes a patient - a...
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Christmas at Snowflake Lodge by CP Ward #Review #DelightfulChristmasBook5

 

Festive reading continues today with the fifth in the Delightful Christmas series by CP Ward, Christmas at Snowflake Lodge.


Plumber Jessica Lemond is determined not to follow in her parents footsteps by living off her famous grandfather's fortune. However, when the old timer himself elopes to Scotland with suspicions over the recent death of his much younger third wife hanging over his head and a private detective on his tail, it is left to Jessica to follow and clear up the mess. Happy to escape from her nightmarish lodger Doreen, she heads to the remote Snowflake Lodge with her young trainee Kirsten in tow.

 

However, Snowflake Lodge - with its oddball staff and very dodgy plumbing - is not how it appears in the brochure. Among the beautiful Scottish scenery, and with more hot chocolate and mince pies than she can possibly handle, can Jessica find something she didn't even know she was looking for?

My Thoughts

The humour in this festive novel is the first thing that strikes you as you read it. It is absolutely the life blood of the story. All the members of Jessica's family are larger than life and her disastrous lodger's behaviour leaves me open mouthed. When Jessica arrives at Snowflake Lodge, there is a varied cast of characters who continue the humour. It certainly feels like its own little world, far away from civilisation.

    Jessica is an interesting central character. As you learn about her background, you come to understand her behaviour and see her vulnerabilities. There is a slow burn romance in the background which adds charm to this gentle, festive tale. If you are looking for festive touches, you will find many at this place which seems dedicated to the season. With snow, Santa hats, reindeer and hot chocolate, it captures the flavour of the time. There is a twist at the end which I did not see coming but which shows you all Jessica's good qualities.

In short: Family values, humour and festive touches

About the Author


CP Ward is an author from the UK who currently lives and works in Japan. For more information, please visit www.amillionmilesfromanywhere.net/cp-ward.html 

 You can follow the author here: Facebook 

Book link:  Amazon UK

 

Thanks to CP Ward and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.

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