Returning to Blackberry Farm is like stepping into the warm embrace of family, even as the backdrop of World War II casts its shadow. Rosie Clarke once again delivers a heartfelt and immersive story, bringing to life the struggles, resilience, and triumphs of the Talbot family.

The war continues to demand sacrifices, with Tom and John away fighting for their country. John wrestles with grief over his late wife, Faith, while trying to remain strong for his young son, Jonny, as duty calls him back to his unit. Meanwhile, Tom undertakes perilous missions under the guise of training recruits, leaving his wife, Lizzie, to wonder if he will ever return safely to the farm.

Back at Blackberry Farm, Artie shoulders the responsibility of running the family operations, a role he doesn’t embrace without some bitterness toward his absent brothers. His journey of maturing through adversity is a highlight of the story, and Clarke’s rich descriptions make his transformation feel authentic.

Pam, ever the heart of the family, faces her share of trials, including the heartbreaking loss of loved ones. Yet, her strength and love hold the family together during uncertain times. There are plenty of “oh no!” moments that keep the reader engaged, rooting for the Talbots as they navigate through the challenges of war and life on the home front.

Rosie Clarke’s ability to transport readers to another era is unmatched, capturing the nuances of wartime life and the enduring spirit of family. The characters are vivid and relatable, each with their own struggles and growth, making the story both poignant and uplifting.

Favorite Character: Tom, for his quiet bravery and devotion to his family.
Least Favorite Character: Mr. Armstrong, who serves as a perfect foil to the warmth of the Talbot family.

Family Matters at Blackberry Farm is a touching addition to this beloved series, filled with love, loss, and hope. Fans of historical fiction and family sagas will find much to enjoy here, and I’m already looking forward to the next chapter in the Talbots’ lives.

Highly recommended for fans of emotional, character-driven stories set against the backdrop of history. Rosie Clarke has done it again!

Family Matters at Blackberry Farm by Rosie Clarke

Another instalment of this wonderful series by the author who writes about this era as if she has lived through it and experienced it herself.
Tom and John are still away for the war effort leaving Artie with Pam , Arthur and their family.
We follow them , with the good days and not so good days.

We are back with Pam, Arthur and the family at Blackberry Farm. The war is still raging and Tom and John are away fighting leaving Artie helping with the farm. There is a lot going on in this book and I don’t want to give anything away, but I can highly recommend this series and I can’t wait for hopefully more from the Talbots and Blackberry farm in the future.

Lovely family wartime drama.
Enjoyable part of a series.
A well written saga.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

As always, Rosie Clarke has delivered yet another brilliant book. Going back to a series from Rosie is like visiting family and catching up with them! This was, as always, full of drama, romance, and excitement. The ending has left me waiting with anticipation for the next one!

A nice update to the series, though it would probably help if I’d read the other four books and had more interest,in the characters. Really doesn’t work well as a standalone.

What a welcome return to BlackBerry Farm. The younger generation are stepping up when their country/family need them. John is still grieving the loss of his darling Faith, while he has his young son Jonny to think of it’s all taken out his hands when he gets recalled to his unit. Tom continues with dangerous missions which he tells wife Lizzie is training new recruits, will they come back to the farm and their loved ones. Meanwhile the running of the farm is mostly left to Artie, which he resents his brothers for, making him sulky. Pam has more than her fair share of problems in this book, losing loved ones! Plenty of “oh no!” moments. Recommend

I really enjoyed this book, for the interesting storyline. The great descriptions, especially Artie, I could just imagine his face, and felt that as the book progressed he matured. Favourite character was Tom, least favourite was Mr Armstrong . Already looking forward to the next one.

Firstly thank you Netgalley for this Arc

What a brilliant book in this series if you haven’t read these you don’t know what you are missing

Family saga, wartime my perfect book