In an attempt to leave her past behind, avid romance reader and technical journalist, Alice Woodstock spends the summer as a Historical Interpreter at Eversley Hall, a Regency stately home.
As past lives play into present day, Alice must decide on her future.
I loved this book. It is clever, witty, escapist and touching. I went to bed early so I could have quality time with the characters. I used the excuse of a bandaged finger to avoid housework so I could sit and read for an entire afternoon or two, and I consumed far too much chocolate whilst absorbed in the moment. The era.
Not only did I enjoy the romance, I learned historical facts without realising. The description of the Regency house is brilliant and I swear I’ve actually been living there for the last few days.
I know this tells you nothing of the story, but if you enjoy being moved in all directions, this is a must-read.
A beautiful tale told with warmth and affection.
In less than two weeks, I shall be attending a day’s writing course with author/tutor Julie Cohen. I am so excited. I have already set the journey on my satnav, gathered the correct stationery and printed out the first five pages of Follow Me for critiquing.
My recently fused index finger still has five weeks in its new splint, but this will not deter me from making notes or participating in the workshops.
I am ready to learn.
Laura x
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The Summer Of Living Dangerously can be purchased at Amazon in paperback or downloaded for the Kindle
Ooh, great review, Laura. I shall hunt this book out and have a read 🙂 x
Thank you. 🙂
It is well worth the investment, Jan.
I don’t often write reviews because I don’t feel I’m particularly good at them, but sometimes it has to be done.
xx