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The House at Silvermoor by Tracy Rees

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c_joicey4's review

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4.0

Beautiful book, as always when written by Tracy Rees!

lottie_c's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

rcooper's review

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This isn’t the sort of book I would usually reach for but was recommended to me, and I have to say I really enjoyed it! In places it felt a little slow but I was so connected to the characters that I carried on. I’d say this is the perfect cozy up to the fire, autumn nights book!

Following the lives of Josie & Tommy, we watch them dealing with hard situations while their friendship flourishes!

annarella's review

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4.0

A poignant and engrossing saga that kept me interested till the end and root for the characters.
I liked the well crafted plot, the vivid historical background and the fleshed out cast of characters.
A good read, recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

curlygirl71's review

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4.0

Thank you to Netgalley for the arc of this book in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed this book but in my opinion it took a little while to get going and to set the scene. I admit to not knowing much about the coal industry in England, but the treatment of the workers rung true for this time period. i enjoyed reading about josie and Tommy's love story and how they both broke free from the normalcy of life in their small villages. i'm interested in reading more by this author. I also enjoyed the "ghost" of the story and more that i don't want to spoil. if you like historical fiction you'll enjoy this book.

valeriereadingnook's review

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5.0

In The House at Silvermoor, Tracy Rees takes us to the mining villages in Yorkshire in the late 19th – early 20th century. The story is told by youngsters Josie and Tommy, who have grown up in two mining communities, and we are drawn into their life, their thoughts, their sorrows and their dreams. Through their words we feel the harshness of life in the mining towns, the pride of the families and the strength of their traditions. Tommy and Josie also experience the contrast of their life and that of the aristocratic families who own the mines, and who also have their own traditions and limitations. They don’t belong to either of these worlds, but they seize the real chances they are given and throughout the book they discover that they can set themselves free, and others with them, through love, sheer hard work, willpower and hope. I loved the writing in this book, the research that went into it, and the fact that it builds on the inner life of Josie and Tommy and takes us into their hearts. There are a few twists in the story and this is why my review would not go into more details, because the joy of this book is to be immersed in the story, the setting and the emotions of its characters. This book is another beautiful write by Tracy Rees, and it seems to leave the door open for a sequel. I certainly would love to read about what happens next for Josie, Tommy and their friends.
Thank you to NetGalley, Quercus Books and the author Ms. Tracy Rees for the opportunity to read this Advanced Readers Copy of "The House At Silvermoor"
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thelittlerusticreader's review

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4.0

Tracy Rees is a new-to-me author and it took some time to adjust to her cadence. This book is undeniably interesting. It paints an imaginative look at the hopes and dreams of a young couple in Victorian England while simultaneously highlighting the despair of decrepit working conditions, especially in mining. It showcases the difference between the haves and have nots.

It is not a quick moving narrative by any means, but it was intriguing. You truly get to know the characters and they feel like friends. Their history and development will have you cheering for the underdog more than once. Your heart may even be broken as your emotions are moved by the blights our friends encounter.

Overall, I would recommend this title as a slow read to indulge in over a few days. It was gritty, sweet, and passionate, but avoided pretty decoys in the sense that it remained raw in its appeal without adding unnecessary bows and ribbons. It’s touching and honest with a hint of scandal and mystery.

My thanks to Quercus Books for the opportunity to read and review this title via the NetGalley platform.