London at war - set in 1939 and 1940, Lavender Road follows the entwined lives of the women who live in one South London street during World War 2. Lavender Road boasts a pawnbroker, a pub, two rows of terraced working class homes, and, at one end, the big house owned by the local brewer. When war breaks out, the lives and fortunes of the families who live in Lavender Road are changed out of all recognition. For Joyce, it means a struggle to keep food on the family table; for Jen it may mean the end of her dream to become an actress; and for Pam, there is the sickening seesaw of emotions as she fights attraction to her handsome lodger and a growing distance from a husband who is judged not fit to enlist.
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Lavender Road is the first of a trilogy of books, (followed by Some Sunny Day and On a Wing and a Prayer) following the residents of Lavender Road. All 3 books are brilliant and I couldn't put them down. After finishing the last book I was gutted to find that there is no follow on and would love Helen Carey to write another to let us all know what happens next. If you like war time novels then you'll love these books, they are very well written and leave you thirsty for more!
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Format:Paperback
This is the first book of Helen carey's that i have bought and i have to say it was good, the only down point was that i found the book a little
slow at times, but don't let that put you off, it
is in the same style as Lilian Harry or Victor pemberton so if you enjoy them im sure you will enjoy this.
As the book ends suddenly you will have to be prepaired to buy the other two books that follow
slow at times, but don't let that put you off, it
is in the same style as Lilian Harry or Victor pemberton so if you enjoy them im sure you will enjoy this.
As the book ends suddenly you will have to be prepaired to buy the other two books that follow
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Catherine
Format:Paperback
I have come to this series rather by accident, and what a lovely find. The author gets into the characterisation beautifully and you quickly feel that you have an insight and understanding of both the era and the personalities of the story. The ease with which the family saga flows along rather makes you forget just how much research has been undertaken to be accurate about the background stresses, fears and the issues around survival in wartime. I am racing on to the next novel now and recommend you do too.
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worth reading more than once
I read Lavender Road when it was first published, and recently went back to it again. I enjoyed it even more the second time. Read more
Published 1 hour ago by Jane Gower
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Great books
I loved these books - full of unforgettable characters, great story lines and plenty of historical detail which for me, did ring true. Read more
Published 3 hours ago by helen
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Not For Me
I got a sample of 'Lavender Road' for my kindle - based on the excellent reviews. It seems that I'm the only one who didn't like it. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Anne McHardy
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gripping
I found this book very easy to get into, and enjoted it very much, once you have read one of this series you will definitely have to read the rest,brilliant read, brilliant... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Enid delaney
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Lavender Road
A beautifully written war time novel with a wealth of interesting characters and story lines. It appeals across the board to both young and old - I lent my hard copy to my very... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Deborah Hawksley
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Excellent book
This first book of a trilogy that relays day-to-day experiences of the second world war in South London is an excellent read! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kim
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Enjoyable
Although fiction (I enjoy fact more) I enjoyed this read; not an outstanding book but kept the reader wanting more!
Published 1 month ago by Angie T
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Fantastic story and get to know a little more history at the same...
Fantastic book - love the way that the story is told and the complexity of the different characters. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nichola Newman
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Lavender Road
Completely absorbing from the first page, I really couldn't put this story down. A great book from a great story teller!
Published 1 month ago by J W
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Page Turner
I read a lot of WW2 books both fiction and non fiction. This is the first time I have read books by this author and I was not disappointed. Read more
Published 2 months ago by R L B
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