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'Naomi would have done anything to help her son and daughter-in-law - but was she overstepping the mark? Find out in this exclusive story by Rachel Hore' --'S' Magazine, Sunday Express 11/9
'With a serious eye for exquisite detail, Hore's latest, brilliantly crafted novel aptly follows a photographer, Lucy. She takes a journey to capture past, life-changing family secrets, embracing three generations along the way, across Cornwall, London East Anglia and Occupied France' --Mirror 23/9
'With a serious eye for exquisite detail, Hore's latest, brilliantly crafted novel aptly follows a photographer, Lucy. She takes a journey to capture past, life-changing family secrets, embracing three generations along the way, across Cornwall, London East Anglia and Occupied France' --Mirror 23/9
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65 of 69 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book slightly different to Rachel Hore's earlier novels which I have also read, I found that this one concentrated mostly on the story set in the past, with only a little bit of it about Lucy in the present day.
Lucy's father has recently died, and she discovers that he had been looking up an uncle she has never heard of. On holiday in Cornwall she visits her grandmother's childhood home Carlyon Manor, now a burnt out ruin, and meets an old woman named Beatrice who has an amazing connection to the family.
Most of the story is then told about Beatrice and her youth, from the time she met Lucy's grandmother's family as a child, through the horrors she experienced during the wartime years, and what happened afterwards.
Although the wartime years are not my favourite period in history to read about, I found this book was much better than some others I have read set in the same era. The job Beatrice does is far more interesting than the usual ones I have read about, and the author is to be admired for the vast amounts of research she must have done.
The story is quite sad at times, I certainly felt for Beatrice on a number of occasions, I was horrified by what she was put through at one time during the war, I won't say anymore as I don't want to give anything away but it did make me flinch.
I did guess early on what the connection to Lucy's father was going to be so the ending was of no great surprise, rather it was the journey which led to the ending that carried me along.
All in all a good read and I would recommend to fans of these dual time frame books in the vein of Kate Morton, Kathryn Webb etc.
Lucy's father has recently died, and she discovers that he had been looking up an uncle she has never heard of. On holiday in Cornwall she visits her grandmother's childhood home Carlyon Manor, now a burnt out ruin, and meets an old woman named Beatrice who has an amazing connection to the family.
Most of the story is then told about Beatrice and her youth, from the time she met Lucy's grandmother's family as a child, through the horrors she experienced during the wartime years, and what happened afterwards.
Although the wartime years are not my favourite period in history to read about, I found this book was much better than some others I have read set in the same era. The job Beatrice does is far more interesting than the usual ones I have read about, and the author is to be admired for the vast amounts of research she must have done.
The story is quite sad at times, I certainly felt for Beatrice on a number of occasions, I was horrified by what she was put through at one time during the war, I won't say anymore as I don't want to give anything away but it did make me flinch.
I did guess early on what the connection to Lucy's father was going to be so the ending was of no great surprise, rather it was the journey which led to the ending that carried me along.
All in all a good read and I would recommend to fans of these dual time frame books in the vein of Kate Morton, Kathryn Webb etc.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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As others have said, this was an OK read, but nothing more. I found the characters somewhat two-dimensional and, at the end, was unsure as to whether my sympathy lay with Angie or Beatrice. the "secret" was obvious from about page 4 so I'd rather hoped for a twist later on! Surely the story could have been constructed differently to make this a "reveal" at the end. Wouldn't especially recommend it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I thooughly enjoy the writings by this lady. Her turn of phrase & descriptive passages make me feel as if I am watching from the 'wings' a real live story unfurl. I often make comments aloud when reading her books as I feel I have been invitied to do so by the text. A delightful book and I wanted the story to go on forever. Keep them coming Rachel.
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Predictable and ultimately disappointing
The best I can say is that this effort was a pleasant light read. Nothing deep at all. The "standard" old house down in Cornwall(why always Cornwall?).Very little characterisation. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Mr. T. Heald
captivating
I dont know how anyone can call this story boring, it was lovely and very well written.there was a lot packed into the story and alright it wasnt on the edge of your seat stuff but... Read more
Published 11 days ago by schoolescort
boring
I did not like this book and have nearly reached the end still reading it but found it so boring I just can't finish it. Read more
Published 23 days ago by twinklestar
Best one yet
Having read all of Rachel Hore's novels, I have found them patchy particularly in terms of plot. Sometimes it can feel like she hasn't entirely thought things through. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Nicola Clements
Lacks depth
After a promising start I was left disappointed by this book, lacking in depth,and with a weak story line I had pretty much concluded the likely ending very early into my read. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lilly
War time drama that is definitely worth a read.
As a fan of Rachel Hore's works I shall begin by saying that this is her favourite book of mine. This might be because, unlike in her previous books, the historic story takes... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Maya99
A mystery within a puzzle wrapped up in an enigma...
A Gathering Storm is a satisfying, lengthy read, intriguing and rewarding.
At the heart of it, a long buried family secret being gradually teased out during a series of... Read more
At the heart of it, a long buried family secret being gradually teased out during a series of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Katharine Kirby
the gathering storm, Rachel Hore
Having just read this book over the week end, I thought I would post a little review. I admire Rachel Hoare as an author and have enjoyed most of her books so far, my fav being The... Read more
Published 2 months ago by wendy
(More) family secrets in wartime England...
For me, this book was just good enough: it's not brilliant but, equally, isn't dire. It fits very securely into the genre of past/present stories where a modern woman learns about... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Roman Clodia
A great read
This is the third Rachel Hore book I've read and I just love the way she writes. The storyline was a surprise which I loved and although I guessed the twist fairly early on it did... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Peg
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