Paperback: 502 pages
Genre: Historical Romantic Fiction
Publisher: Harper Collins 2021
Source: Tywyn Public Library
First Sentence: At the start of her new life, Theo stood alone on a medieval bridge spanning the Tamar, shivering in the mist and murk, neither in Devon nor Cornwall.
Review Quote: ‘I enjoyed sinking into this gloriously rich novel, so laced with secrets. What a vivid cast of characters!’ Rachel Hore
My Opinion: I devoured ‘The River Between Us’ slowly, allowing me to immerse myself in this intriguing novel. Drawn in from the very first pages as the protagonist Theo moves into a run down cottage on the banks of the River Tamar. Through the dual timelines of 1914 and 2019 we are told a compelling story of family secrets and forbidden love.
A beautifully
written novel that due to its length and many characters needs to be read with,
for me anyway, with maximum concentration. This meant I was able to fully
appreciate the gradual unfolding of the narrative.
Highly
recommend to anyone that enjoys being captivated by historical romantic fiction.
Précis Courtesy of Goodreads:
A forgotten house and a secret hidden for a century…
Following the breakdown of her marriage, Theo has bought a tumbledown cottage on the banks of the river Tamar which divides Cornwall and Devon. The peace and tranquillity of Boatman’s Cottage, nestled by the water, is just what she needs to heal.
Yet soon after her arrival, Theo discovers a stash of hidden letters tied with a ribbon, untouched for more than a century. The letters – sent from the battlefields of France during WW1 – tell of a young servant from the nearby manor house, Abbotswood, and his love for a woman he was destined to lose.
As she begins to bring Boatman’s Cottage and its gardens back to life, Theo pieces together a story of star-crossed lovers played out against the river, while finding her own new path to happiness.
The River Between Us beautifully explores the mystery and secrets of a long-forgotten love affair, and will be loved by fans of Kate Morton.
Author Profile:
Liz Fenwick was born in Massachusetts and after nine international moves - the final one lasting eight years in Dubai- she now lives in Cornwall and London with her husband and two cats. She made her first trip to Cornwall in 1989, bought a home there seven years later. Apparently her heart is now forever in Cornwall, creating new stories.
Liz Fenwick describes herself as Novelist, wife, mother of three, slave to two cats and dreamer turned doer....
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