A gripping story of a housewife, Louisa Hill from Bristol, who losses her husband, Anthony. Anthony saved Louisa from her previous life of prostitution. She receives shocking news that her husband has been found dead in a hotel room in Bath.
Forced to leave her life of comfort and her familiar surroundings in Bristol and move to a house in Bath, the only asset left behind by Anthony. With no means of income and many of Anthony's debtors calling on Louisa, she is forced to return to her previous trade. The characters in the book are easy to relate to and interesting. The novel captured my attention and is a page-turner that I was not able to put down. Summary: The first in the series of exciting and intriguing novels by Rachel Brimble, will keep one coming back for more. Ranking:
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A truly moving and life-changing story of a young woman, Tara, from Mangalore, India who finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage with Sanjay. She moves to Atlanta to be with Sanjay, three years after her marriage. Much to her dismay, she is faced with a life of isolation, a loveless marriage, and abuse, bringing back memories of her childhood. At a tender age of 8, Tara is left behind with her aging grandparents while her parents and baby brother move to their new life in Dubai.
We experience how the main character, Tara, who is effortlessly relatable, slowly mature and develops into this strong confident woman. Her journey of self-discovery and her quest for independence is inspiring. It bought tears to my eyes as I experienced her struggles, rejections, and desertion. With fierce determination, she rebuilds her life, and even at the risk of being shunned by her community, she puts her own happiness and future ahead of her and marries her childhood love, Cyrus Saldanha. Summary: An amazing novel, deeply moving and touching, one of discovery and self-worth. A talented author who keeps one engaged by being real and addresses difficult issues like domestic violence. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel, engaging right to the end, highly recommend it. Ranking: |