BLOGWORDS – Friday 24 January 2025 – TUESDAY REVIEWS-DAY – CATCH-UP BLITZ - BOOK REVIEW – THE BOOKBINDER’S DAUGHTER BY LYNN DEAN

BLOGWORDS – Friday 24 January 2025 – TUESDAY REVIEWS-DAY – CATCH-UP BLITZ - BOOK REVIEW – THE BOOKBINDER’S DAUGHTER BY LYNN DEAN

TUESDAY REVIEWS-DAY CATCH-UP BLITZ - BOOK REVIEW – THE BOOKBINDER’S DAUGHTER BY LYNN DEAN

 

THE BOOK

 

 THE BLURB

A war refugee is invited to live with an aging recluse but learns too late she’s being used.

When a relationship becomes abusive, is it possible to care from a safe distance?

World War I, 1915: Just weeks after Molly Hopewell’s husband leaves for duty in France, their Suffolk farmhouse is destroyed. The aging recluse who lives at No. 9 Sycamore Street surprises everyone in Eden Cove by inviting the refugee family to move in with her, but Molly learns too late she's being used...and that her hostess isn't entirely sane.

As the community rallies to help each other through uncertain times, Molly isn't sure who she can trust with the truth about her dangerous situation. With few alternatives available, can she find ways to shield her children and learn to "love from a safe distance"?

Our House on Sycamore Street is a new multi-author, multi-genre series set in quaint and quirky Eden Cove, an English seaside town with plenty of spirit. With stories of redemption and salvation behind every door, you’re sure to find a new tale of romance, intrigue, humor, or heart.
All you have to do is knock!

 

THE AUTHOR

Growing up in Texas, I dictated my first stories to my mama before I was old enough to write them down myself. She humored me, for which I am grateful, and I've been telling stories in one form or another ever since.

Fast forward more years than I'll admit to. Children grown. House (relatively) quiet. And I have a slew of characters living in my head, all clamoring to tell their stories and insisting that I write them!

I write about the things I know. The things I love--God, family, history--and how those things fit together to demonstrate timeless truths.

Time is precious. As a reader, you give a great gift when you choose to spend time reading my books, and I'm grateful.

My ambition is to give you a gift of memorable stories in return.

 

MY REVIEW

Sometimes a safe haven isn’t so safe and secure as it may appear. But when the offer was made, Molly Hopewell didn’t really have another option.

As she becomes better acquainted with her neighbors in the village, she discovers friendships she never knew could happen. As friendships tend to do, secrets are uncovered and [SPOILER], especially when Molly discovers the room upstairs in the tower.

Ms. Dean crafts such poignant stories, with relatable characters who struggle with very real issues.

 

ROBIN’S FEATHERS

ALL | THE | FEATHERS!

 

 

I purchased this book and offer my review of my own free will. The opinions expressed in my review are my own honest thoughts and reaction to this book.

 

 

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