Together for Christmas, Carol Rivers
Together for Christmas, Carol Rivers
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Together for Christmas

Author: Carol Rivers

Narrator: Helen Dickens

Unabridged: 11 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/23/2014

Categories: Fiction, Sagas


Synopsis

August 1914, London. Britain has just declared war on Germany, and the whole country seems to be in uproar. Flora, Hilda and Will, who grew up together in St Boniface orphanage sit in the sunshine in Hyde Park on a rare day off, discussing the impending war and the changes it will bring to their lives. Will means to go off to fight, Hilda hopes to better her current lot in life as a maid at the charitable institute, Hailing House, but Flora is content with her job as assistant to the Isle of Dogs' kindly Doctor Tapper. Taking a vow, they pledge to always be there for each other, come what may.

It soon becomes clear that the war will not be over by Christmas, as so many thought, and the first zeppelin raids bring casualties flooding into the surgery where Flora works. Tragedy strikes in the trenches, too, and Will returns home with physical and mental wounds too deep for Flora to be able to nurse back to health.

In the meantime, Hilda has taken herself away from London to work as a maid at the sumptuous house of Adelphi. But it is not long before she finds herself out of her depth. And the consequences of her choices will lead to a shocking discovery that will change the course of the three orphans lives forever.

About Carol Rivers

Mother-of-three Carol Rivers, whose family comes from the Isle of Dogs, East London, now lives in Dorset. Visit www.carolrivers.com and follow her on Facebook and Twitter @carol_rivers


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah

I loved this story, it is full of warmth and I didn't want it to end. Flora, Hilda and Will are three Orphans and Flora and Will share a bond like a brother and sister. It is clear from early on how deeply Flora cares for Will. I loved Flora who is so selfless and caring towards everyone and yet, I w......more

Goodreads review by Jane

Wonderful srory great characters that come alive on the page......more

Another fantastic read from the author Its 1914 London, flora shine and her best friend hilda jones both grew up in the orphanage. Flora is happy working as a doctors assistance why as Hilda decides to take a better job working as a maid at Adelphi hall. When flora visits the orphanage she is giving......more

Goodreads review by Julia

Together For Christmas by Carol Rivers is a delightful historical novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. The title is misleading, this is not a festive offering but a book set from August 1914 – December 1918 when characters are together for Christmas. It is a comprehensive account of life on the home fron......more

3.5⭐Am avut niste așteptări mai mari de la această carte......more