The House of New Beginnings by Lucy Diamond

The House of New Beginnings

by Lucy Diamond

The House of New Beginnings is a moving and uplifting novel from bestselling author Lucy Diamond.

One life-changing summer . . .

In an elegant Regency house near the Brighton seafront, three tenants have more in common than they know.

A shocking revelation has led Rosa to start over as a sous chef. The work is gruelling but it’s a distraction . . . until she comes up against the stroppy teenager next door who challenges her lifestyle choices. What if Rosa’s passion for food could lead her to more interesting places?

Having followed her childhood sweetheart down south, Georgie is busily carving out a new career in journalism. Throwing herself into the city’s delights is fun, but before she knows it she’s sliding headlong into all kinds of trouble . . .

Nursing a devastating loss, Charlotte just wants to keep her head down. But Margot, the glamorous older lady on the top floor, has other ideas. Like it or not, Charlotte must confront the outside world, and the possibilities it still holds.

As the women find each other, hope surfaces, friendships blossom and a whole new chapter unfolds for them all.

Reviewed by Joséphine on

4 of 5 stars

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May 6, 2017

My full book review is up on Word Revel.

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Actual rating: 4.5 stars

Initial thoughts: Even though it took me over a month to finish The House of New Beginnings, I really enjoyed it. The characters sprang to life from the pages, and I felt like I truly got to see them grow through the trying periods in their lives. Despite their worries attached to their circumstances, Lucy Diamond wove in a good deal of humour, making this a charming book.

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Note: I received an advanced reading copy from a local distributor in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

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