Number 11 Lark Hill is about to become very lonely, a house that is usually bustling with friends and family and some delicious meal bubbling away on the Aga. Laura is anxious in the lead up to the nest being left empty, but tries to look on the bright side of more alone time with her husband, Dom.
But when a secret is exposed Laura feels the very foundations of her marriage are shaken. Feeling at a loss she turns to the box of family recipes, a treasured collection dating back beyond the Second World War. With a little encouragement Laura starts a venture that might help her discover who she is without being a mother and wife.
Can Laura conjure up a little bit of Blitz spirit and forge a new life for herself?
In the past I have found myself left a little disappointed with some of Henry’s novels. However, A Family Recipe was a complete hit. This was due, in part, to the dual narrative. Set in Bath and told across two timelines, one in the present day the other in 1942 during the Blitz. I am a huge lover of historical fiction, in particular WW2, and I felt this really added something extra special to the chick-lit genre.
The main protagonists Laura and Kanga, were both a little soft around the edges to start with but in their own ways, and respective circumstances, they soon found their gumption.
It was a simple story, nothing to keep you guessing or twists and turns. Just a pleasant family orientated read, perfect for your summer holidays!
** Thanks to Orion, via NetGalley, for this ARC **