Release: November 4th 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Source: NetGalley
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, Kobo
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The start of a brand NEW series from bestselling author Rosie ClarkeCambridgeshire – March 1939
As the clouds of war begin to gather in Europe, the Talbot family of rural Blackberry Farm breaks apart, just as so many families all over the world will be. Life will never be the same again.
Whilst in London, the Salmons family will feel the pain of parting and loss.
With the war brings them together, the two families become intertwined and, as the outlook looks bleak, they must draw on each other’s strength to fight through the hard times.
Lizzie Johnson and Tom were sweethearts until a mistake caused a terrible rift. Lizzie takes herself off to London to heal the pain in a glamorous new job but she still loves Tom. Tom feels hurt – but deep down inside he still cares. Can they find happiness before their chance is gone and the whole word is swept into the terrible madness of war?
About the Author:
Rosie Clarke is a #1 bestselling saga writer whose most recent books include The Shop Girls of Harpers and The Mulberry Lane series. She has written over 100 novels under different pseudonyms and is a RNA Award winner. She lives in Cambridgeshire.
Rosie Clarke has been writing for several years and has written under various names for a variety of publishers. She lives in Cambridgeshire, is happily married and enjoys life with her husband. She likes to walk in the Spanish sunshine and eating out at favourite restaurants in Marbella is a favourite pastime, but writing is her passion.
War Clouds Over Blackberry Farm by Rosie Clarke Review:
I’ve read quite a few books by the author, and what I enjoy about her writing is how she manages to make all the story arcs entertaining and unique. In this book, we have Tom and Lizzie’s dramatic relationship as they face people like Ralph and the effects of war. On the other side, we have John and Faith, who also have feelings for each other but want to experience their freedom first before committing to a relationship. Then, we have Pam and Arthur, who also face their domestic challenges. All the parallel arcs engrossed me, and I felt like I was watching a historical soap opera.
My favorite character amongst all of them was Tom. I loved how the author described his experiences in army training and all the rigorous exercises with which they tested him. Moreover, I loved how the author incorporated the wartime romance between Lizzie and Tom. I loved the moments when he wrote letters to her or went to London to see her or when they reunited. Similarly, Lizzie was also entertaining to read, especially her interactions with Vera and Terry. I adored John and Faith, and I hope they are more prominent in the next book.
Moreover, the author also brings the events of the war realistically. We see the characters getting ready for battle and taking up professions like nurses. The author nicely adds interesting plots like Lizzie’s scenes with the competition or when Ralph enters the picture. When you finish reading this book, you feel like the characters are your family because you get invested in their storylines.
Overall, “War Clouds Over Blackberry Farm” is a lovely start to the series, and I can’t wait to see how it continues.
