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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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The Honeystone Village Diaries by Kate Forster #Review

 

I am delighted to take part in the celebrations for The Honeystone Village Diaries by Kate Forster. It was published by Orion on July 18th. 

 
A mile outside the Cotswolds, everyone knows everyone in Honeystone, and for many years the villagers have lived quiet, steady lives. But a wind of change is here...

Anthea is the new owner of Spindle Hall. A renowned perfumer who lost her sense of smell, she's not interested in making new friends. Yet somehow that seems impossible in this idyllic village.


Years ago, Peony left Honeystone with a broken heart, and now she has returned with it freshly bruised. Her single father, Robert, is struggling with slow business at the Hare and Thistle pub. Perhaps this time they can help each other?

Izzy has never known what she wants to do in life other than be at Raspberry Hill Farm and care for her little niece, Clover. But when a new doctor shows up in town, she starts to wonder...

A story about the magic of ordinary people, no one does heartwarming stories like Kate Forster. Welcome to Honeystone, you can rest here.


 My Thoughts

This is a heartwarming story which brings together several inhabitants of Honeystone which is some ways, is the central figure. Family ties are strengthened and friendships are renewed. I enjoyed how the generations were mixed together and there was an inclusive flavour to the story. There was humour to be enjoyed, especially thanks to Clover with her observations and questions which put the adults on the spot.

    Not all the characters were likeable and there is a darker undercurrent in Dora's marriage.  Not every pairing end with a happy ending but most have a hope for the future and you feel that the characters have moved on and developed as the plot evolves. This is a story which puts a smile on your face and I would welcome a return to Honeystone sometime in the future to see how everyone is getting along.

In short: lifechanging moments and uplifting characters

About the Author

Kate Forster is the bestselling author of Starting Over at Acorn Cottage, The Perfect Retreat, Finding Love at Mermaid Terrace and many more books that she would want to read herself, so she wrote them. When not writing, Kate loves hanging out with family, friends, and her dogs. A dedicated houseplant lover, Kate also enjoys outdoor gardening and is the founder and moderator of one of largest online women's writing support groups on Facebook.  You can follow  Kate here: Twitter  |  Website  |  Facebook |   Instagram 

 
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Thanks to Kate Forster, Orion and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.       


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