Book Synopsis:
‘When it finally arrived I was shocked to see it; to read the words Mum wrote about these women fighting for rights I know I take for granted. Mum was here. And while she was, something happened that changed the entire course of my life. Perhaps, if I can summon the courage, the next eight weeks will help me finally figure out what that was . . .’
When Jessica discovers a shocking secret about her birth, she leaves her London home and travels to Switzerland in search of answers. She knows her journalist mother spent time in the country forty years earlier, reporting on the Swiss women’s liberation movement, but what she doesn’t know is what happened to her while she was there. Can Jess summon the courage to face the truth about her family, or will her search only hurt herself and those around her even more?
Set across a stunning Swiss backdrop, The Other Daughter follows one woman in her search for the truth about her birth, and another desperately trying to succeed in a man’s world. Perfect for fans of Tracy Rees, Elizabeth Noble and Kathryn Hughes.
The Other Daughter is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the link below or through their local indie bookstore.
My Review:
This was a fascinating dual timeline historical novel which was hugely enjoyable to read.
Firstly I don’t think I’ve read anything about Swizz history so I had no idea about the women’s right movement over there. I was quite shocked to discover how late women’s rights came in to the country. It was really interesting to follow the movement over here and to learn more about their struggle for equal rights. The author does a great job of describing the scenery of Switzerland so i felt like I could clearly imagine the place the story was set in. It seems like a very beautiful place and it has definitely made me want to visit there in the future.
The two stories lines were really well written and plotted. I like how smoothly they ran alongside each other and how they seem to compliment each other well. As with most dual timeline stories I read I did prefer the older side of the story more but that’s not to say I wasn’t interested in Jess’s story and her interest in discovering more about her mother’s past. I enjoyed exploring Switzerland alongside her and learning more about their social practices which were a bit eye opening at times.
Overall I really enjoyed this book which unfolded at a steady pace and always seemed to have something happening to ensure I kept reading. I like how the two stories came together and how the story kept me guessing until the end. I actually thought I had figured out the ending but I was proved wrong which always increases my enjoyment. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future, she is definitely one to watch!
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Simon & Schuster for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Caroline Bishop began her journalism career at a small arts magazine in London, after a brief spell in educational publishing. She soon moved to work for a leading London theatre website, for which she reviewed shows and interviewed major acting and directing stars. Caroline turned freelance in 2012 and a year later moved to Switzerland, where her writing veered towards travel and she has contributed to publications including the Guardian, the Independent, the Telegraph and BBC Travel, writing mainly about Switzerland, and co-wrote the 2019 edition of the DK Eyewitness Guide to Switzerland. For two years Caroline was editor of TheLocal.ch, an English-language Swiss news site, and it was during this time that she became fascinated with aspects of Swiss history and culture, particularly the evolution of women’s rights.
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