Even without reading the earlier books in the series, I found The Close to be a richly woven, emotional story that swept me into the lives of its characters from the very first page. Set during the hardships of wartime, this book beautifully captures the daily struggles of ordinary people—especially the women—trying to protect their…
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Family Affairs at the Orchard Cottage Hospital by Lizzie Lane | Book Review
In Family Affairs at the Orchard Cottage Hospital, Dr. Frances Brakespeare continues her mission to improve healthcare at Norton Dene’s Orchard Cottage Hospital, focusing on women’s and children’s well-being. She launches a mother and baby clinic, determined to offer family planning advice to local families, despite knowing it will stir controversy, especially with the men…
Heaven and Hell for The Tobacco Girls by Lizzie Lane | Book Review
Here we are following three girls during World War 2 as they make their way in a world at war. The descriptions of the places and things is so accurate you feel as though you are right there with them. For Bridget Milligan we find her in the nursing services and more than a little…
