Hello Bookworms,
Today, I
will be bringing you a review of the debut novel Flowers Darkly by Gina J.
Bentley! This novel was released June 5th, 2015 and I think all you
romantic globe trotters out there are going to want to take this book with you
on your summer vacation! Here’s why…
Summary
Miri
Lewis has a husband, two young daughters, and a demanding career. She’s a good
wife, a good mother, and good at her job. But sometimes, Miri isn’t sure if she
keeps her priorities straight, especially when it comes to her handsome,
British boss, Andrew Kent. When a death occurs in her immediately family on the
heels of being offered the career and personal opportunity of a lifetime in
Bristol, England, Miri’s world seems to come crashing in around her, What Miri
is about to discover is that sometimes tragedy is the catalyst that can bring
more than sorrow and that comfort can be found in the unlikeliest of places.
Review
Flowers
Darkly was an initially mysterious and ultimately heart-warming story. With
Austenian and Dickensian influences, Mrs. Bentley weaves a tale of love,
sorrow, discovery, and dreams. And for all you British obsessed bookworms out
there, over half the story takes place in England!!! You’ll just die for the
descriptions of the people, the buildings, the places, and the good old English
weather!
Nicholas
and Simon were by far my most favorite characters in the book. Nicholas in
every ounce the kind, loving English gentleman we’ve all dreamed about. You can
practically hear the kindness in his voice and feel the warmth of his embrace
as you read. A vicar, Simon reminds me very much of Sidney Chambers of James
Runcie and PBS’s Grantchester mystery series. And since I like Sidney Chambers
so much, I couldn’t help but love Simon as well. Simon provides smiles and
laughter and heartwarming support that will leave you wishing you had a Simon
in your life too.
Flowers
Darkly is the perfect story to read on vacation. It takes you around the world
and shows you the best side of people while entertaining you all along the way.
I highly recommend you read it!
Buy Flowers Darkly
Follow Gina J Bentley on Twitter at @ginajbentley!
Until next time,
Lizzie <3
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