I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was invested in the plight of characters from the first page making it impossible to put down once I started it. The story was heartbreaking and heartwarming all at the same time. I really hope there is another story as I felt there were some unresolved story lines - do the three girls ever find each other, do they go back to their mothers country or remain in England

What a beautiful book. I couldn't stop reading until the last page. The characters if Jim and Norah and the girls they end up getting involved with all came to life on the pages.
It left me wanting more. I hope there will be follow on.
Thanks to #NetGalley for the advance copy in return for an honest review
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I loved the emotions this book puts the reader through. Stunning absolutely stunning!
All I can say is this author has gained a forever reader with me!
Because they are damn good at what she does and that's making me glued to my kindle and forgetting about life!

What a wonderful storyline, absolutely loved all the characters and how they all pull together in times of crisis, could not out this book down, would highly recommend

This author is an amazing storyteller. I felt like I was there watching everything unfold. Almost like a fly on the wall. It had all the feels. Heartbreaking, and heartwarming, funny all rolled into one. I devoured this book in one sitting. I could not put it down. The characters were well done, and I felt like I knew them personally. This was amazing. I can't wait to read other works by this author! Thank you!

Norah and Jim, who, even though married for a number of years, still acted like honeymooners; their close-knit family and then the young evacuees, together with other local village friends, made this a good-hearted story and with a brush of humor that caught my attention. The story is set in England pre- and during WWII. Norah and Jim took in two little girlies named Ruth and Marjorie, who'd come in pre-emptively from London to avoid the chaos and horror of bombings. They stayed some weeks until their mother, who missed them too much, took them home again. Then there were the runaway orphans Amelie and Linnet who managed to escape from the clutches of their abusive father - at least for a while. Norah's caring and tenderhearted character could not leave them on the streets. However, that's when things got a whole lot more interesting. The evil, vindictive Dad was on their tail and not going to back off peacefully. Add in some spy activity and you've got yourself quite a powder keg.

I like this historical narrative very much as it described more of what life was like for the civilians and young ladies and what they could do for their bit to support the war effort. I loved most of the characters who were generally good natured and worked together for the cause and also for the good and benefit of the runaways. Of course, you always have to have the antagonists adding angst to the tale. At any rate, the story moved along at a good pace and it all came together in satisfactory conclusion despite a heartache that Jim and Norah experienced. I'd say that most mid-teens to adult readers would find this an enjoyable read.

~Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger~

February 2022

Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the complimentary review copy sent by NetGalley and the publisher.

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it’s a while since a I have read a book by this author and I had forgotten what a great storyteller she is. Absolutely loved this tale from page one I was hooked and read it in 3 sittings as I could not wait to find out what happened next . A deeply moving and compelling tale with touches of humour highly recommended.

An absolutely spellbinding story of two sisters who escaped from an abusive father during the evacuation of London. Found by a wonderful couple they love, then are found by their father. Follow an intriguing trail of suspense as they try to get away. Great story.

So emotional that will touch your heart. I love this author's work.
Jim and Nora Kirkwood in Worthing and two young girl's running from their stepfather, you are going to need lots of tissues for this book. It's a wonderful atmospheric journey and I enjoyed every single chapter. Thank you Pam Weaver for another beautiful read.

Absolutely loved this book from the first to the last page, following the story of Norah and Jim and 3 girls who they take in to their home and their hearts during the 2nd World war. The story has great characters with stories of love, tragedy, abuse and heartache. Fantastic book.

So this was an emotional but amazing story. I loved the characters and im hoping fir a sequel as I felt like there maybe?

If your into WW2 books then get this one.

Thank you netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this emotional book.

My thoughts and opinions are my own and are not influenced by other reiewers

Tissues needed for this WW2 saga, very emotion al heartwarming tale. Lovely characterisation. I really enjoyed this book.

Norah and her husband Jim who is a local policeman are getting on with their everyday normal lives when war begins. They take in two evacuee sisters and then another two girls are delivered to their doorstep. These girls have ran away from their stepfather and with good reason.
Norah and Jim know nothing about the girls and the girls are giving nothing away but when their step father finds them Norah and Jim are drawn into a whole different world, one where they could lose everything.
Well that was some read. This story tells you how unfair life can be. How people with power and money can do what they like. There is also a kind of karma about the book too which is very satisfying.
There is a good mix of characters, the good, the kind, the annoying and the downright horrible. All put together to make a cracking read.
I couldn't put this book down once I started and I can't help hoping there might be a sequel.
Pam Weaves knows how to weave a story through your mind and keep it in your thoughts long after you have put the book down.

Pam Weaver is a new author for me and from the first page I knew I was going to love this book. I read it in a day and when I finished it I was left with questions and wondering if there was ever going to be a 2nd book.
It all starts with a brutal step father and two you girls who get the chance to escape as evacuees. They board a train in London and keep changing trains but little do they know they are working their way back towards the place they need to get away from. By chance they come across Jim and Nora Kirkwood in Worthing and begin to feel safe. Everything goes wrong and the girls are retuned to their step father.
There is so much to say about this lovely book but you just need to read it yourself and enjoy it. So well written and great characters.
Thank you NetGalley and Avon books for the chance to have the early read. My question is will there be a 2nd book as so many unanswered questions.

This is a good book, with alot of emotion. Two sisters, the older one, Amilia is being abused by her step father, so they board a train to escape the abuse. It's war time in London, young children are being sent away to other families, Amilia thinks it is the perfect way to escape her step father, she is afraid he will start abusing her younger sister, now that she has started having her monthly cycle,They end up in a great home with a family that really cares for them, it doesn't take long for her step father to find them, he tries to hide her away so she can't tell anyone what has been going on, Norah,the women that had been caring for them, knows something isent right about the situation, she does what ever it takes to find out what is going on with these girls, that she had been forbidden to have contact with. I loved this story, although it is something that happens to many young girls, I think the Author did a good job at making us feel a part of the story, I think it kinda dragged a little towards the end, I still enjoyed the book. I received this book from NetGalley, this is my honest review

A very emotional journey with this story of love hope and tragedy, during war times in the UK.
Emotional and physical abuse to women and how it impacts on their lives forever
Times are hard but people pull together to help each other in times of war and hard times
Great story

I love world war 2 books and books about children, this was simply wonderful. Atmospheric, moving and brilliant.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me access an advance copy of this book in exchange for my feedback.

Really enjoyed this book, can't go wrong with Pam Weaver books, i liked the characters, and i will be buying this for my Mum.

I loved this book, it has well-developed characters, the storyline is gripping .and emotional, Once I started it I didn't want to put it down and read it in two sittings.

Firstly thank you Netgalley for this ARC.
Pam you have wrote such an emotional book based in the war family saga at its best absolutely brilliant