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Book Review: Letters From Alice by Petrina Banfield



Book Review: Letters From Alice by Petrina Banfield


My thoughts about Letters From Alice by Petrina Banfield 


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Book Review: Letters From Alice by Petrina Banfield
Two women. One secret. Will they be able to keep it under wraps?
It is a stormy evening in 1920s London. When newly qualified almoner, Alice, stepped into the home of Charlotte, a terrified teenager who has just given birth out of wedlock, she did not expect to make a pact that would change her life forever. Thrown into secrecy after an unexpected turn, Alice is determined to keep bewildered Charlotte and her newborn baby safe. But when a threatening note appears, she realises that Charlotte may need more protection than she first thought. But from who?

Based on extensive research into the archive material held at the London Metropolitan Archives, and enriched with lively social history and excerpts from newspaper articles, LETTERS FROM ALICE is a gripping and deeply moving tale, which brings the colourful world of 1920s London to life. Full of grit, mystery and hope, it will have readers enthralled from the very first page.


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20 comments

  1. Robin Loves Reading6 October 2018 at 15:17

    Great review! Sounds like my type of book,

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  2. Kristine6 October 2018 at 17:30

    Wow! One of the best books you've read this year! That's a huge endorsement. I will add it to my TBR list! Thanks!

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    1. Jo Linsdell6 October 2018 at 19:19

      It was so different from the other books I've read this year too. I thought it would be good but I didn't think it would wow me as much as it did. Highly recommend.

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  3. Bookworms Corner6 October 2018 at 18:13

    I like the sound of this one. Great review.

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  4. Unknown6 October 2018 at 19:05

    Great review! I just might have to check it out.

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    1. Jo Linsdell6 October 2018 at 19:27

      I highly recommend this book. The research that went into it really shows. The author did a great job.

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  5. Karla J. Strand6 October 2018 at 19:13

    Nice review - I like historical fiction. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Jo Linsdell6 October 2018 at 19:28

      It had been a while since I read any historical fiction. I'm so glad I took a chance on this one. Letters From Alice was so good.

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  6. DJ Sakata6 October 2018 at 19:31

    Like the looks and sound of this one - wants it

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  7. Jennifer6 October 2018 at 20:29

    hmmm. I might

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    1. Jo Linsdell7 October 2018 at 19:37

      It's a good story and the historical elements were done really well. I highly recommend it.

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  8. Kate @ Bitch Bookshelf6 October 2018 at 23:45

    This sounds up my alley. Adding it to my TBR. (Also, love your tank top.)

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    1. Jo Linsdell7 October 2018 at 19:43

      Awesome. It was a really good read. Hope you enjoy it too.

      That vest top is one of my favourites :)

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  9. BOOKWORM7 October 2018 at 18:51

    Adding to my TBR

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  10. Katiria8 October 2018 at 00:47

    Great review, this book looks and sounds very intriguing and absolutely amazing I might need to check it out, thank you so much for sharing your awesome post.

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    1. Jo Linsdell8 October 2018 at 12:42

      Letters from Alice really surprised me. I thought it would be interesting but I wasn't prepared to be wowed. It was such a good read. If you like books with history in them this is a good pick.

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