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Wartime Arrivals at Harbour House by Fenella J Miller #Review

  I am delighted to be on the tour to celebrate a new series by Fenella J Miller . Wartime Arrivals at Haebour House is the first in a historical fiction series which begins in July 1939, just before the outbreak of the Second World War. It was published by Boldwood Books on November 29th. London July 1939 Elizabeth Roby lives a content and privileged life in London with husband Jonathon and children, Emily and George. But with the outbreak of war, everything changes. Jonathon informs his family that they have to move from their smart London home to the riverside town of Wivenhoe and their new home Harbour House, where Jonathon will do his duty for his country as part of the Admiralty at the shipyards. But Elizabeth is devastated. How will she start a new life in a place she hardly knows, surrounded by strangers? And how will her children cope allowed to run wild in the countryside with urchins? Elizabeth is sure it will be a disaster! But with the threat of German bombs ha
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A Class Act by Julie Houston #Review #TheBeddingfieldSeries1

 


I am so pleased to introduce Julie Houston's latest novel, A Class Act. It is published on July 30th by Boldwood.

Robyn Allen is finally getting closer to her dream of West End stardom. And along with her role dancing in the latest hot musical, she’s being wined and dined by an equally hot man – the wildly successful and well-connected Fabian Carrington. But one slip up and her dreams are shattered, and Robyn has to hobble back to the Yorkshire village of Beddingfield, and the life she hoped she’d escaped.

Moving back into her mum’s house with her recalcitrant teenage sister Sorrel, next door to her older sister Jess who’s fed up with picking up the slack, is not how Robyn pictured her year. But there’s more to come. Sorrel needs a new school, and the school needs a new drama teacher. Despite having vowed never to teach again, Robyn knows she has to support her sister.

So together Sorrel and Robyn vow to take on St Mede’s – home to jokers, tearaways and trouble-makers, but with a hidden heartbeat ready to be inspired. And who knows, the kids might have something to teach Robyn about life too…

Welcome to the village of Beddingfield and the first book in bestseller Julie Houston’s new series set in Yorkshire. Funny, fabulous, heart-warming and hilarious, you’ll never forget the Allen sisters and their one-of-a-kind community. Perfect for fans of Jo Bartlett, Cathy Bramley and Philippa Ashley.

My Thoughts

This is a story centred around three sisters, and their wider family as they try to make sense of the life chances which they have been given, All three sisters are creative but need to find the courage to take a risk and go for what they want for their futures. Robyn is about to get her great break as a musical theatre performer. Her life in London is far removed from her Yorkshire roots. The price of her taste of freedom seems to have been the overwhelming circumstances that overtake her family back home. 

    When an accident forces Robyn to return home, she steps up to the plate and tries to understand her younger sister who seems in danger of going off the rails. The eldest sister feels that life has passed her by and is exhausted at trying to cope with her sister, child and ailing mother. There is plenty of detail in the story as the sisters navigate their lives. The men in the story seem to be at the periphery and what you see is not always what you get. With romance, some humour especially in Robyn's new career as a sink school teacher, and observations  about racial prejudice delivered with a light touch, there is much to enjoy.

In short: new beginnings and second chances

About the Author

Julie Houston is the author of 12 novels. She lives in West Yorkshire and writes warm and funny books about characters who are still learning about life.

You can follow Julie here: Twitter   | Facebook   |  Website |  Newsletter Sign Up  |  Bookbub

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Thanks to Julie Houston Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour. 

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