A beautifully penned account of life during the second world war. Informative, evocative and very powerful. This story will remain with me for a very long time. Simply beautiful

The Book of Lost Children by Jenny O’Brien, published on 11 April, is set during two time periods, WW2 in Guernsey and 2018/19 in Dublin. Kitty is minding their store in the present day. Her mother had died 12 months before and her father is not handling her death very well. A woman brings in an old violin hoping to sell it. Her mother had been the expert in musical instruments, but the violin tugs at Kitty and she thinks she may start playing again. With the old violin are a few photos, a notebook and a ring. The name on the notebook is E. Nightingale. And so, the past comes into play. This book grabbed my interest from the very beginning. The changing of society rules with WW2 and women finding their place in the new times is shown quite clearly. Evelyn Nightingale’s relationship with her father would be the same in many homes at the time. The issues of medical care and supplies as well as food supplies during the Occupation of Guernsey, and beyond, make for a gripping story and pulled at the heartstrings. Together with saving babies born during this time, it makes for harrowing reading. This is very well written, blending fact with fiction. It kept me glued to the page.

Inspired by a true story.
One brave nurse, a hidden list, a long buried family secret.
Two women's story,
Guernsey 1940 nurse Evelyn Nightingale.
Dublin Ireland 2018 Kitty White.
A fascinating book.
An old violin case with contents full of history turns up at Kitty's dads antique shop.
You can never go wrong with this author, and this book has to be her biggest challenge yet.
So different, so unique storyteller remarkable story that made me cry.
As we are taking on Evelyn journey through WW2 startling chapters.
And so what's link entails Kitty's and Evelyn's life bond?
I now know, so now I will leave it in your hands to read for yourself and no one will be disappointed.
Oh wow! It truly deserves the stars and more.
I loved it.