Mourning Doves

Literally just a book about a bunch of women moving house. Obviously it touches on the social and historical context it's based in, eg world war 1, womens rights, etc, but it doesn't really... do anything for them? Its about 300 pages of arranging furniture and taking the train to liverpool. Then in......more

I enjoyed this portrayal of post First World War Britain and how the characters had to adapt to their changing circumstances. The settings are well portrayed and the characters well drawn. The main character's struggle to build a life for herself and the relationship with her sister are what endeare......more

I find Helen Forrester's books intensely comforting, but this is definitely not her best.......more

This superb novel is set on Merseyside in 1920. Back Cover Blurb: When her husband dies suddenly, Louise Gilmore and her daughters, Edna and Celia are left with nothing but debts. Forced to move from their fine Liverpool house with servants to a run-down cottage in Hoylake, the three women must learn......more

Not my favorite Helen Forrester. Was annoyed by the hopelessness of the characters. Father dies, leaving the aristocratic family almost in poverty. Luckily a cottage by the sea is in the wife's' name and they must move there. The daughter is treated like a slave and must do everything for her mother......more