This was my first time stepping into this series, and while I found the story poignant and emotionally resonant, I do wish I had read the earlier books first. There is a helpful character list at the beginning, but without the full series context, some relationships and ongoing plot threads felt slightly out of reach….
20th Century Historical Romance
Hope For The Future by Evelyn Hood | Book Review
Set in Buckie, Scotland, this installment of The Lowrie Family series spans two pivotal periods—1918 and 1931—capturing both the immediate aftermath of war and the quieter, equally turbulent struggles of the next generation. In 1918, brothers James and Innes Lowrie return home from the Great War to their wives, children, and the familiar pull of…
Echoes Of The Past by Evelyn Hood | Book Review
Even in death, Weem Lowrie’s shadow looms large over his family, and the damage he caused continues to ripple through the lives of his three adult children. The consequences of his actions are inescapable, and watching the family navigate the fallout is both heartbreaking and utterly gripping. I genuinely couldn’t put this book down. The…
Dark Secrets on Dressmakers’ Alley by Rosie Clarke | Book Review
This is an engaging read about a close-knit community, where most residents live nearby and share intertwined lives. Which was pretty normal for the time period which I enjoyed. I also enjoyed learning more about the fashion of the time. This book does a great job capturing the day-to-day lives of the characters, their work,…
