It's funny because I've been gripped from the very first page with a couple of her books, however, this one took a bit of getting into. Once I was a few chapters in, I couldn't put it down.
A five year old boy falls from the upstairs veranda of an isolated farmhouse. It looks like an accident but his mother, Martha McNamara, knows exactly what's happened, though she's keeping it to herself. Emigrating to New Zealand was a dream for the family but it quickly turns into a nightmare.
I've enjoyed every book I've read by Charity Norman so far, and there's only one now left for me to read. I do hope she writes some more soon.
Thanks for the top, I haven't read any of her books.
ReplyDeleteShe has some really good reads, I'd definitely recommend them.
DeleteGoing to have to check her out, new author for me. I often enjoy books you have read. Thank you for the review.
ReplyDeleteI read lots of books that I read reviews of on blogs, it's a good way to discover new authors and new titles.
DeleteI had to double check because the story line seemed familiar, but yes, this book also goes by another title, Second Chances, I read it ages ago under that title and really enjoyed too, (why do publishers do that??) The only other one I've read by her is The Son In Law, and that was really good if you haven't read it.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed this book too. I've read The Son In Law, the only one of hers that I haven't read is Freeing Grace but it's on my list to read. See You In September is a really good story if you haven't read that one.
DeleteI haven’t read any of her books, but this sounds like something I’d enjoy. I love having a book I can’t put down, something that really grabs me xx
ReplyDeleteAll her books have been like that for me, I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.
DeleteI don't know this author so will definitely look further into her books ...
ReplyDeleteThanks.
All the best Jan
I've enjoyed all the books I've read so far, only one more to go now so I'm hoping she's writing more.
DeleteSounds a good read. I have never read any of her books but will look out fo some by this author.
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed this book, as well as others by the same author, I can definitely recommend them.
DeleteIt's delightful, when we find an author, whose books we love!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI will look up this author.
It's good when you know you enjoy a particular author, you're guaranteed a good read when you pick up one of their books and this is what it's like for me with this author.
DeleteI have never read any of her books I must check her out at the library.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed all her books so I hope you manage to find one at the library.
DeleteSounds like a great book - and I like how you sort of hooked us in with a mystery so that we now want to know more :) I don't often get hooked by a book within the first few pages - normally it takes a chapter or two.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great if you can get hooked straight away but some books, such as this one, can be just as good but take a couple of chapters to get going.
DeleteI love it when I find an author I like and can look forward to each new book. This one sounds intriguing.
ReplyDeleteI have a few favourite authors and I wait for new releases from them. I shall definitely be waiting for something new from Charity Norman, I've enjoyed every one of her books.
DeleteI hate it when I run out of books by a good author, this sounds interesting.xxx
ReplyDeleteI was sorry when I finished this book, I really enjoyed it.
DeleteI have not heard of this lady,but I will have a look at her books,glad you enjoyed this one.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed all her books, I'm looking forward to her writing more.
DeleteHi Jo have you seen the tesco book offers with the sun newspaper over the last couple of months? They have had so good books and a couple I would not otherwise have read I have really enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteI don't know anything about these offers, I shall have to look into them.
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