What a pleasant surprise!! I downloaded this novel because I was feeling I needed something light... something positive... maybe even something happy. (Have you read the news lately?) At first, I thought I'd made a bad choice, that this might actually be a bit fluffy. And while it certainly would classify as a little bit of chick lit, it also had a nice story and some wonderful characters.
The book begins in the late 1930's in England when Ellie's husband of many years announces he's leaving her for a "girl" he's fallen in love with. Ellie pulls herself together and the book becomes one of those where the female lead is going to find herself and her best life. She decides to go to the coast of France and manages to pick up a few strays along the way. She settles into a tiny coastal town with an interesting cast of characters... and then the war hits. That's when the book is at its best.
At the beginning of the book, the author lists all of her books.... and why haven't I heard of her before! She's written about 60 books. Is that even possible?
Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a nice little escape to France for a few days. Recommend this one. - June
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