Book Synopsis:
They survived the Great War, but will life ever be the same?
Spring 1919: WW1 is over and a fragile peace has descended over the country. Now living in Cambridge with husband Edmond, Amy Derwent is settling into her new life as wife and mother to little Beth. But the shadow of the Great War looms large, particularly as the injuries Edmond sustained at Ypres still take their toll on him today.
Edmond’s cousin, Vicky, has now grown into a fine young woman, eager to help her
country. Throwing off her privileged background to train as a nurse, she spends her days tending to the many soldiers still suffering the after-effects of their time on the battlefield.
Meeting Maxim Duclos, a young Frenchman who has arrived in Larchbury, fills her heart with joy – but when it is discovered that Maxim may be hiding the truth about his past, Vicky is faced with an impossible choice. Follow her heart’s desire and risk her family’s disapproval or keep her family – but deny herself the chance of true love?
The war may be over, but Edmond, Amy and Vicky must all face a new battle, finding their own peace in a country wounded by loss.
Until We Can Forgive is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the link below.
My Review:
Ok firstly, disclaimer, this is the first book I’ve read by this author. I’m not sure why I’ve never picked up one of her books before but I was very impressed with the quality of writing in this one, so I’ll definitely be going back and reading all of her previous books now.
The thing that most stood out for me in this book was the fantastic, vivid descriptions which helped me feel very connected to the story. I really felt like I was inside the story experiencing everything alongside the characters which gave me a fascinating insight into what life must have been like in ww1.
I thought there were some fascinating characters in this book. Some I absolutely adored and some I wished would get their just deserts. It was great fun following them throughout the book and seeing how things ended for them. I must admit to loving how the book ended as I found it incredibly satisfying to see people get the happy endings I felt they deserved.
I think I went through all the emotions whilst reading this book. Some of the scenes were very emotional but others were really uplifting and I felt like I went through everything alongside the characters. I always think this shows great skill by the author to make a reader feel so strongly about a book.
Huge thanks to Rachel from Rachel’s Random Resources for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Hera books for my copy via Netgalley
About The Author:
Rosemary Goodacre was thrilled to have a three book deal with Hera Books. Her World War I romance, Until We Meet Again, the first of the books from this deal was released in October 2019. Her heroine, Amy, faced many challenges as she works as a nurse and struggles to spend time with Edmond, her sweetheart.
Previously Rosemary has had a novella published, entitled A Fortnight is not Enough, and a science fiction story in the anthology Telescoping Time.
Rosemary always loved languages and travel, mainly in Europe. In her spare time she enjoyed country walking, bridge and classical music. She lived in Kent, England.
Sadly it was announced by Hera Books that Rosemary passed away in October 2020 and my thought are with her family.
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