A Family of Stranger
Fiona Lowe
Reviewed by Helen
One of the things Fiona Lowe does so well is she draws her readers into the story so as they feel part of it, they feel the emotions, good and bad they can relate to the characters, Fiona Lowe is a born story teller and this one is just brilliant, I do hope you come to a beautiful part of Australia, Rookery Cove in Tasmania and get to know Addy, Steph, Brenda and the other fabulous characters that made this story a must read.
Addy Topic has moved back home to the small beachside town she grew up in and was so happy to get away from all those years ago, she had her reason for wanting to get away and now with the prospect of a fabulous job she is back, there have been a few changes but the beach is still there, her home is there and now the choir that her mother ran for many years is starting up again and Addy is joining it although it is the last thing she needs or wants.
Stephanie Gallagher and her husband Henry and young son Monty have moved to Rookery Cove to start living life better, to enjoy the beach and the area, Steph is planning to start an online business while Henry works hard in IT from home, but when Henry’s teenage daughter comes to live with them and life does not go the way Steph planned things are turning upside down for her and she wants something just for herself and this is when she joins the choir hoping to make new friends.
Brenda Lambeck a long term resident of Rookery Cove, she has lived on the farm with her husband and three children but now she is widowed and moved into town to a new house, Brenda has her best friend, Marilyn living with her, when Marilyn decides to re-start the Rookery Cove choir Brenda joins up, she is also hoping to mend some fences with her daughter Courtney but keeping a secret may well hinder that part of her wish.
The night of the first choir performance heralds a terrible betrayal when someone spills the beans and life spirals out of control for all three of these woman and the people they are close to, can these woman put their lives back together and move forward, will their strength and courage shine through, will their friendships and the feeling of family pull them through?
I loved this book from start to finish, I felt the emotions playing out in all of these woman I cried for them and I cheered them on, I got frustrated with them at times as well, in this truly beautifully written story. Fiona Lowe has bought these woman to life is such a realistic way, I felt for them so much. I have never been disappointed with one of her stories they get better with each one and I think this one just might be the best, I look forward to what comes next.
This is a book that I highly recommend, clear the calendar and give yourself the time to sit down and read this brilliant book.
My thanks to Harlequin AU and Netgalley for my digital copy to read and review.
Addy Topic has moved back home to the small beachside town she grew up in and was so happy to get away from all those years ago, she had her reason for wanting to get away and now with the prospect of a fabulous job she is back, there have been a few changes but the beach is still there, her home is there and now the choir that her mother ran for many years is starting up again and Addy is joining it although it is the last thing she needs or wants.
Stephanie Gallagher and her husband Henry and young son Monty have moved to Rookery Cove to start living life better, to enjoy the beach and the area, Steph is planning to start an online business while Henry works hard in IT from home, but when Henry’s teenage daughter comes to live with them and life does not go the way Steph planned things are turning upside down for her and she wants something just for herself and this is when she joins the choir hoping to make new friends.
Brenda Lambeck a long term resident of Rookery Cove, she has lived on the farm with her husband and three children but now she is widowed and moved into town to a new house, Brenda has her best friend, Marilyn living with her, when Marilyn decides to re-start the Rookery Cove choir Brenda joins up, she is also hoping to mend some fences with her daughter Courtney but keeping a secret may well hinder that part of her wish.
The night of the first choir performance heralds a terrible betrayal when someone spills the beans and life spirals out of control for all three of these woman and the people they are close to, can these woman put their lives back together and move forward, will their strength and courage shine through, will their friendships and the feeling of family pull them through?
I loved this book from start to finish, I felt the emotions playing out in all of these woman I cried for them and I cheered them on, I got frustrated with them at times as well, in this truly beautifully written story. Fiona Lowe has bought these woman to life is such a realistic way, I felt for them so much. I have never been disappointed with one of her stories they get better with each one and I think this one just might be the best, I look forward to what comes next.
This is a book that I highly recommend, clear the calendar and give yourself the time to sit down and read this brilliant book.
My thanks to Harlequin AU and Netgalley for my digital copy to read and review.
5 stars
Expected publication: March 2nd 2022 by HQ Fiction
