I was introduced to this book by the author on The Good Housekeeping Book Room on Facebook as I am a member.
I was intrigued by the cover and wanted to find out more.
Eva feels a failure by her mother who has a drink problem, making things worse for both mum and daughter. Kathleen her mother has not been lucky in love and relationship with her child have not gone well.
The author has written this story well and the chapters are told from mums perspective in the 60s and other parts from the 80s from the daughters perspective. As we know from history the 60s was not always the colourful swinging times although the young people of that time set out to have a better life than their parents. Kathleen in the 60s appears to be this happy person with a job and in love, but something happens and this has effects on her and her family.
until something happens which then affects her, and consequently her family, for years to come.
The author has captured the feelings well and how this niggles on through life. I have to say I really empathised with Kathleen and as the story unfold you understand why she is the way she is today.
This is a story of family secrets and strong characters- I will be seeking out this author in future.
Can see this up there in the top ten for the summer a great sun bed read.
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