Member Reviews
Booklover B, Reviewer
the story about Natalie Leeman in the year 1936 she leaves Vienna at sixteen years old for a better life in London. Met by Mrs Beverley Sanderson she takes her first steps into a different and dirtier City to what she is use to. Mrs Sanderson is a lecturer at university and takes Natalie to meet her new employee Mrs Caroline Caplin in the magnificent house Larkworthy. working as a domestic and looking after the son Hugo who thinks he now to old for a stupid nanny, and Natalie disagrees he has now got a clever nanny and from that moment on she adores him. with the situation with the jews in Austria her cousin Leah tells her she is safer in London, and now Natalie has a task of getting her mum and sisters out of there to but that is going to be a lot difficult than it makes out. I found this book a breath of fresh air, she is a strong willed girl, and everyone she meets along her journey all tend to love her .such a delight to read, that will leave a lump in your throat in some chapters, I love this authors work that pulls you into the story. another outstanding read that is a pleasure to read. loved it all.
Vikkie W, Reviewer
Oh wow!! This book is one which will absolutely stay with me. I haven't stopped thinking about this one since I finished it. My Grandad fought in WW2 and had a medal from the Queen, so this is a period which fascinates me and I love books set in this period. This book has been an emotional rollercoaster that I was not prepared for. The author has completely pulled me in and I have found this book completely addictive and unique to anything I've read previously. Natalie is a wonderful main character, a reminder of the strength that was demonstrated by individuals during this time period. I have loved her from very early on, this book has brought tears to my eyes and given me goosebumps. After reading this book, I am a converted fan of this author. The book has stirred up an emotional reaction that I wasn't expecting. This is definitely a five star read, one I will be highly recommending and a book I know a few friends would love.
