Beach View Boarding House/Cliffehaven, Book 8
Synospsis: It is 1942 and England is at war. Mary Jones has just celebrated her eighteenth birthday and said goodbye to her childhood sweetheart Jack, when she learns that her house has taken a direct hit during a tip and run raid.
With both her parents dead and her home destroyed, a distraught Mary moves in with Jack’s parents. But her father’s trunk is still intact amid the ruins, and Mary discovers a shocking secret amongst his diaries.
Mary travels to Cliffehaven on the south coast in search of answers. Here she is billeted with
Peggy Reilly’s fearsome sister, Doris. When warm-hearted Peggy befriends Mary, she discovers the young woman’s secret.
But she begins to regret getting involved, for there can only be trouble ahead…
Avis : When I saw this novel, I wasn’t aware that it was a volume 8 and even though I think it’s important to read the previous volumes, I didn’t have much trouble getting into the story.
Mary Jones is in love with Jack, but her life falls apart when she learns he has enlisted to go into battle. Nothing goes as planned, after going to the train station for Jack’s departure, she discovers on her return that the rectory where her father and mother lived was destroyed, and that they were killed instantly. In the rubble, she discovers her father’s journals, which tell her why her mother has always hated her. A revelation that will change everything and force her to understand who she really is.
I had a good time with this novel, although I must say that the ending is a bit abrupt. It is understandable because, as with any saga, the following story will surely be in volume 9.
I am quite curious to go back and discover the first volumes to see the previous stories.
Ash
I hate when I find a book I want to read and it’s not the first in the series or a standalone. I’m glad you were able to enjoy it anyway without reading the first ones.
Ash @ Essentially Ash
Sophia Rose
I’m curious to know what was in the diaries now. 🙂 Glad jumping in at book eight worked out okay for you.
Lover of Romance
This sounds like such a solid read here and I am so happy that this one worked out so well for you despite the abrupt ending,
Great review!
Blodeuedd
I guess all those previous ones takes place at the boarding house then
Mary Kirkland
Sounds like one of those stories where family secrets come to lite. I like those.
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
It’s so nice when you can just jump into the middle of a series!
Felicity Grace Terry
This is a bit of a different read I’m accustomed to seeing here on Between Dreams And Reality. I’m glad that you enjoyed it to the point that you are curious as to the previous books in the series.
Carole @ Carole's Random Life
Oh wow, this sounds like it would be a really emotional read.
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
I have done this. I am glad you were still able to enjoy it so fsr into the series. So excited you saw Cecy Robson this week!!
Melliane
Me too! I was so happy to really meet her. She told me you were such a great assistant