The prose is poetic and vividly described.
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Cork in the early 1900s when Ireland is full of unrest and upheaval not only due to the Great War being waged on the fields of Europe but in their own countryside where the simmering anger and need for self-identity, patriotism, and independence from Anglo rule are about to come to a head. Insightful, riveting, and incredibly atmospheric! Songs of Love and War is an intriguing tale that sweeps you to Co. Thank you to NetGalley, Simon & Schuster and Santa Montefiore for providing me with an ARC to read and review!. It almost felt as though there was one too many storylines involved that made the novel spread a little too far. My attention did waver in and out as far as feeling truly connected to the characters and storyline. While I enjoyed this generational saga, it did feel quite lengthy. All of these ingredients add up to one enticing tale that kept me curious to the end. There are ghosts, love triangles and hidden secrets. One of the best aspects of this novel is that it largely revolves around an old family castle on the countryside in Ireland. The story follows three young women whose connection weaves thick and thin throughout several years and many life changing situations. All of these ingredients add up to one enticing tale that kept 3.5 stars.Ī charming historical fiction tale set in the early 1900’s in Ireland and England. A charming historical fiction tale set in the early 1900’s in Ireland and England. and when Castle Deverill comes under attack, the only home and life she's ever known are threatened.Ī powerful story of love, loyalty, and friendship, The Girl in the Castle is an exquisitely written novel set against the magical, captivating landscape of Ireland - perfect for fans of DOWNTON ABBEY and KATE MORTON.moreģ.5 stars. But, her allegiance to her family and her friends will soon be tested. And when she discovers Kitty's darkest secret, Bridie finds herself growing to resent the girl in the castle who seems to have it all.Īs Irish and British forces collide in Southern Ireland, Jack enlists to fight - and Kitty throws herself into the cause for Irish liberty, running messages and ammunition between the rebels. Yet she can't help dreaming of someday having wealth, having glamour, having. She isn't fully Irish, as the son of the local veterinarian likes to tease her but this doesn't stop Kitty and Jack O'Leary from falling in love.īridie Doyle, daughter to Castle Deverill's cook, cherishes her friendship with Kitty. Read their story - and see why JOJO Moyes says that Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore.īorn on the ninth day of the ninth month in the year 1900, Kitty Deverill grows up in Castle Deverill, on the sunning green ghills of West Cork, Ireland - the same place her ancestors have always dwelled. Born on the ninth day of the ninth month in the year 1900, Kitty Deverill grows up in Castle Deverill, on the sunning green ghills of West Cork, Ireland - the same place he Ireland. Read their story - and see why JOJO Moyes says that Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore.
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