A timeless story of love and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Rachel Hore, Tracy Rees and Kate Morton.
1943: The world is at war, and the villagers of Tyneham are being asked to make one more sacrifice: to give their homes over to the British army. But on the eve of their departure, a terrible act will cause three of them to disappear forever.
2017: Melissa had hoped a break on the coast of Dorset would rekindle her stagnant relationship, but despite the idyllic scenery, it’s pushing her and Liam to the brink. When Melissa discovers a strange photograph of a woman who once lived in the forgotten local village of Tyneham, she becomes determined to find out more about her story. But Tyneham hides a terrible secret, and Melissa’s search for the truth will change her life in ways she never imagined possible.
Kindle Edition, 400 pages
Expected publication:
April 4th 2019
by Avon
Genre: Historical Fiction
Kristine's Thoughts:
** I received an advanced readers copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!**
The Forgotten Village was a dual-timeline story that took place in 2017 and in 1943 during WWII. With short and easy chapters that alternated between the two time frames, it was a quick book to get through.
In 2017 Melissa visited the town of Tyneham that was open for the first time since it was requisitioned during the war. It was while she was there that she saw a picture of a couple that inhabited Tyneham House that she couldn't get out of her head. It resonated with her and she found herself trying to find out what happened to the woman in the picture. With her personal life in the toilet and her professional one questionable, she had the time to do some digging with the help of a new found friend. In 1943 the story went back to the couple living at Tyneham house and the turbulent and dangerous relationship they had.
It's no secret that this is one of my favourite genres and that I absolutely adore dual timelines. I found myself enjoying both timelines in The Forgotten Village and liking the characters from both. It was a simple plot and I have to say that it was also pretty predictable. There were no real shocking moments or surprises with any of the outcomes. Having said that, it was still a pleasant story to read.
This book was more about the relationship between the different characters than it was about the actual war. Readers who are reluctant to dive into the historical fiction genre would have no trouble with tackling this book and enjoying it.
I can't wait to see what Lorna Cook comes out with next. Keep those dual timeline stories coming and I'll keep picking them up.
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The Forgotten Village was a dual-timeline story that took place in 2017 and in 1943 during WWII. With short and easy chapters that alternated between the two time frames, it was a quick book to get through.
In 2017 Melissa visited the town of Tyneham that was open for the first time since it was requisitioned during the war. It was while she was there that she saw a picture of a couple that inhabited Tyneham House that she couldn't get out of her head. It resonated with her and she found herself trying to find out what happened to the woman in the picture. With her personal life in the toilet and her professional one questionable, she had the time to do some digging with the help of a new found friend. In 1943 the story went back to the couple living at Tyneham house and the turbulent and dangerous relationship they had.
It's no secret that this is one of my favourite genres and that I absolutely adore dual timelines. I found myself enjoying both timelines in The Forgotten Village and liking the characters from both. It was a simple plot and I have to say that it was also pretty predictable. There were no real shocking moments or surprises with any of the outcomes. Having said that, it was still a pleasant story to read.
This book was more about the relationship between the different characters than it was about the actual war. Readers who are reluctant to dive into the historical fiction genre would have no trouble with tackling this book and enjoying it.
I can't wait to see what Lorna Cook comes out with next. Keep those dual timeline stories coming and I'll keep picking them up.
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