noveldeelights's review against another edition
4.0
Now in its third year, the war is really starting to take its toll on Audrey and the people around her. With barely any or no news at all from their men fighting in some overseas country and even more rationing rules to adhere to, it’s increasingly hard to hang on to the “keep calm and carry on” attitude Winston Churchill is trying so hard to instil in the population.
Heavily pregnant and fretting over the lack of letters from her husband, Charlie, Audrey is struggling to keep her clients at the bakery happy with what little she can still offer them. Elsie and William’s marriage is going through a rough patch as William is suffering from horrible nightmares and is finding it hard to cope with the things he’s seen. Lily receives wonderful news but wonders if this is where her life should be heading.
Lots of things going on then in this third instalment of the Wartime Bakery series. We are also introduced to a new character. Betty arrives in town and will help Audrey out in the bakery shop but who is she and what did she run away from?
I so enjoyed getting to hang out with Audrey and the others again. They are all such delightful characters who are just trying their hardest to find a bright spot in each day this dark period has brought them. There’s something incredibly admirable about how this close knit family and community comes together to put a smile on someone’s face with what little they have. Even if that means making icing with mustard sauce. Because there may be a war going on but life goes on.
Telegrams and Teacakes is sadly the final part of this Wartime Bakery trilogy and I feel rather bereft. These characters wormed their way into my heart from the beginning and it’ll be hard saying goodbye to them. Sometimes they moved me, sometimes they put a smile on my face but more than anything they are characters to adore and root for, characters you desperately want that happy ending for. This whole series has been thoroughly entertaining and inspirational and it’s a shame to see it come to an end but I will never forget the kindness, the compassion and the delightful community spirit.
Heavily pregnant and fretting over the lack of letters from her husband, Charlie, Audrey is struggling to keep her clients at the bakery happy with what little she can still offer them. Elsie and William’s marriage is going through a rough patch as William is suffering from horrible nightmares and is finding it hard to cope with the things he’s seen. Lily receives wonderful news but wonders if this is where her life should be heading.
Lots of things going on then in this third instalment of the Wartime Bakery series. We are also introduced to a new character. Betty arrives in town and will help Audrey out in the bakery shop but who is she and what did she run away from?
I so enjoyed getting to hang out with Audrey and the others again. They are all such delightful characters who are just trying their hardest to find a bright spot in each day this dark period has brought them. There’s something incredibly admirable about how this close knit family and community comes together to put a smile on someone’s face with what little they have. Even if that means making icing with mustard sauce. Because there may be a war going on but life goes on.
Telegrams and Teacakes is sadly the final part of this Wartime Bakery trilogy and I feel rather bereft. These characters wormed their way into my heart from the beginning and it’ll be hard saying goodbye to them. Sometimes they moved me, sometimes they put a smile on my face but more than anything they are characters to adore and root for, characters you desperately want that happy ending for. This whole series has been thoroughly entertaining and inspirational and it’s a shame to see it come to an end but I will never forget the kindness, the compassion and the delightful community spirit.
robinlovesreading's review against another edition
5.0
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4.5 Stars
During 1942 in England, 24-year-old Betty Mitchell is devastated by the ultimate betrayal of her husband, Robert. In addition to that, their house was bombed, leaving Betty with a very very hard decision to make. With the clothes on her back, she flees Bristol and heads to Bournemouth as she discovers an ad for employment at a the Barton's Bakery shop there. Although times are incredibly difficult, the bakery is especially busy. The bakery's owner, a very pregnant Audrey Barton, is running it alone while her husband is away at war.
Meanwhile, Betty eventually meets Sam, a Canadian soldier, and they hit it off quite well. The thing is, Robert was also married to another woman and he suddenly shows up at Betty's door with his three children and Betty ends up having to care for the children. She was just getting on her feet and now this! Also, Audrey is nearing the delivery date for her baby. The whole lot of characters are absolutely marvelous and they all pull together - not just for Betty and the three children now in her care, but for Audrey as she prepares for motherhood, all while she is sadly and desperately missing her husband Charlie.
This is a story that very well includes Betty's plight, but it also pays acute attention to Audrey's family and friends, as well as the townspeople who frequent the bakery. As this is the third in the series, I took a chance reading this first, as I may have missed the continuity of the characters and stories. Despite missing the previous titles, this story is so well-written that I was quite comfortable while reading this story.
This story was fiction, no doubt, but very affecting when it came to understanding what it was like living in the throes of World War II. There were the rations, air raids and bombings, along with the constant worry as to whether or not loved ones would return home from the war. The story was quite sad as everyone is greatly affected by the war. My emotions were ripped apart as I was left in tears more than once. But there was also a fantastic sense of camaraderie and family. Telegrams and Teacakes was truly engaging, filled me with warmth, and and truly leaves me wanting more from this series.
After just a few pages in, I was already in love with Audrey with her generous, kind and loving personality. I have read a handful of historical fiction stories this year set in times of war. It seems that the stories are getting better and better, and this one certainly is no exception. The connected characters are marvelous and I do wish that I'd had the time to read the first two books in the series so that I would have really known all of them. Amy Miller is an exceptional author and penned a remarkable story. I look forward to reading much more from her.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.
4.5 Stars
During 1942 in England, 24-year-old Betty Mitchell is devastated by the ultimate betrayal of her husband, Robert. In addition to that, their house was bombed, leaving Betty with a very very hard decision to make. With the clothes on her back, she flees Bristol and heads to Bournemouth as she discovers an ad for employment at a the Barton's Bakery shop there. Although times are incredibly difficult, the bakery is especially busy. The bakery's owner, a very pregnant Audrey Barton, is running it alone while her husband is away at war.
Meanwhile, Betty eventually meets Sam, a Canadian soldier, and they hit it off quite well. The thing is, Robert was also married to another woman and he suddenly shows up at Betty's door with his three children and Betty ends up having to care for the children. She was just getting on her feet and now this! Also, Audrey is nearing the delivery date for her baby. The whole lot of characters are absolutely marvelous and they all pull together - not just for Betty and the three children now in her care, but for Audrey as she prepares for motherhood, all while she is sadly and desperately missing her husband Charlie.
This is a story that very well includes Betty's plight, but it also pays acute attention to Audrey's family and friends, as well as the townspeople who frequent the bakery. As this is the third in the series, I took a chance reading this first, as I may have missed the continuity of the characters and stories. Despite missing the previous titles, this story is so well-written that I was quite comfortable while reading this story.
This story was fiction, no doubt, but very affecting when it came to understanding what it was like living in the throes of World War II. There were the rations, air raids and bombings, along with the constant worry as to whether or not loved ones would return home from the war. The story was quite sad as everyone is greatly affected by the war. My emotions were ripped apart as I was left in tears more than once. But there was also a fantastic sense of camaraderie and family. Telegrams and Teacakes was truly engaging, filled me with warmth, and and truly leaves me wanting more from this series.
After just a few pages in, I was already in love with Audrey with her generous, kind and loving personality. I have read a handful of historical fiction stories this year set in times of war. It seems that the stories are getting better and better, and this one certainly is no exception. The connected characters are marvelous and I do wish that I'd had the time to read the first two books in the series so that I would have really known all of them. Amy Miller is an exceptional author and penned a remarkable story. I look forward to reading much more from her.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.
sarahs_bookish_life's review against another edition
5.0
This is the third book in the wartime bakery saga. I'm not sure if this is a trilogy or not but I'm really hoping not, as there is still so much more potential with the characters in these books and I don't think I am ready to say goodbye to the characters just yet. Would advise reading in order as these really are fabulous books but I thought it did work well as a stand alone as the author does give enough background so you don't feel like you're missing out.
How I had missed life and the people in the bakery. We are introduced to a new character, Betty, who brings a bit of intrigue as to why she has run away. It was also good to catch up with the familiar characters, whose lives I have become totally invested in. Audrey still remains as one of my favourites as her inner strength was just breath taking.
Even though the story is fiction, the story really hits home with the reader as to what life was like back in the war. It really does make for emotional reading in parts and I had to keep wiping the tears away that kept appearing.
What I love more than anything though is that this story is not all heartache and sadness. It made me smile how everyone pulls together in their time of need and there were plenty of happy moments to counter act the not so happy bits. The love between some of the characters had me literally fit to burst. I couldn't stop grinning at the happiness that would radiate from the pages. It was infectious and am so glad people couldn't see me while I was reading it.
Telegrams and Teacakes is a truly wonderful story that totally enveloped me. With so many lovely characters, they really do capture your heart making this an emotional roller coaster of a read. An endearing read that can be read and enjoyed, again and again.
My thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
How I had missed life and the people in the bakery. We are introduced to a new character, Betty, who brings a bit of intrigue as to why she has run away. It was also good to catch up with the familiar characters, whose lives I have become totally invested in. Audrey still remains as one of my favourites as her inner strength was just breath taking.
Even though the story is fiction, the story really hits home with the reader as to what life was like back in the war. It really does make for emotional reading in parts and I had to keep wiping the tears away that kept appearing.
What I love more than anything though is that this story is not all heartache and sadness. It made me smile how everyone pulls together in their time of need and there were plenty of happy moments to counter act the not so happy bits. The love between some of the characters had me literally fit to burst. I couldn't stop grinning at the happiness that would radiate from the pages. It was infectious and am so glad people couldn't see me while I was reading it.
Telegrams and Teacakes is a truly wonderful story that totally enveloped me. With so many lovely characters, they really do capture your heart making this an emotional roller coaster of a read. An endearing read that can be read and enjoyed, again and again.
My thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
leona_omahony's review against another edition
5.0
This is book 3 in the wartime bakery saga by Amy Miller . Yet again like the other two previous books this one doesn’t disappoint . We are back with Audrey and other familiar characters in the bakery and we are also introduced to some new characters . Betty had fled from Bristol and looking for work she is employed by Audrey at the bakery . Who or what is Betty fleeing from ? With the war still raging on bakery supplies are limited and people have to make do with what they have . There is no luxuries for anyone . Again like the previous books we are made aware how difficult it was for people during the war times and how they rallied around each other during these times
I would recommend reading these books in order as you will get the background of all the characters.
I am really hoping there will be more books in this fabulous series .
A well deserved five star read from me.
I would recommend reading these books in order as you will get the background of all the characters.
I am really hoping there will be more books in this fabulous series .
A well deserved five star read from me.
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