The Street of Broken Dreams by Tania Crosse
About the book...
A poignant story which will tear at your heart strings. Perfect for the fans of Elaine Everest and Daisy Styles.
Summer 1945. The nation rejoices as the Second World War comes to an end but Banbury Street matriarch, Eva Parker, foresees trouble ahead. Whilst her daughter, Mildred, awaits the return of her fiancé from overseas duty, doubts begin to seep into her mind about how little she knows of the man she has promised to marry. Or are her affections being drawn elsewhere?
Meanwhile, new neighbour, dancer Cissie Cresswell, hides a terrible secret. The end of the conflict will bring her no release from the horrific night that destroyed her life. Can she ever find her way back? Under Eva’s stalwart care, can the two young women unite to face the doubt and uncertainty of the future?
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My review...
I have just finished this beautiful and poignant book and raced to find a pen to start my review. This story wraps you up in warmth and love from the very first word and doesn't let go until the concluding page. It's a true delight.
Thrown straight into the aftermath of World War II the narrative portrays the everyday struggles placed on families. But what shines brightly from each and every page is that British spirit and can do attitude. Life on Banbury Street is far from easy for its residents but the love and support they show each other is heartwarming and moving.
The plot is created with care and attention to detail. The sounds and smells lifting off the pages picked me up and transported me back to the 1940's and war classics played in the back of my mind as a quiet soundtrack to this beautiful and moving story. The characters were imagined with such care and conviction and I was caught up completely in their trials and tribulations.
The Street of Broken Dreams is a compilation of love, family and starting over. I loved every moment of my time spent with the residents of Banbury Street and feel bereft the story has come to a close.
Thrown straight into the aftermath of World War II the narrative portrays the everyday struggles placed on families. But what shines brightly from each and every page is that British spirit and can do attitude. Life on Banbury Street is far from easy for its residents but the love and support they show each other is heartwarming and moving.
The plot is created with care and attention to detail. The sounds and smells lifting off the pages picked me up and transported me back to the 1940's and war classics played in the back of my mind as a quiet soundtrack to this beautiful and moving story. The characters were imagined with such care and conviction and I was caught up completely in their trials and tribulations.
The Street of Broken Dreams is a compilation of love, family and starting over. I loved every moment of my time spent with the residents of Banbury Street and feel bereft the story has come to a close.
About the author...
Delaying her childhood dream of writing historical novels until her family had grown up, Tania eventually completed a series of published stories based on her beloved Dartmoor. She is now setting her future sagas in London and the south east.
Follow Tania:
Twitter: @TaniaCrosse
Facebook: @TaniaCrosse
