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A review by hammock_and_read
The Glittering Hour by Iona Grey
5.0
Set in England in 1925 and 1936 it goes between these two periods of Selina's life as part of the Bright Young Things and Alice her daughter. This book is a mix of romance and historical fiction. Grey's writing is strong and beautiful that you are transported to these place and get a feel for life in the 20s and 30s for not only the upper wealthy of Selina's family but also the life of the artists of Lawrence's friends and place in society.
I loved the codes and hunt for Alice, along with the letters and Polly's devotion to not only Selina but Alice as well. You just feel so heart broken for Alice in that huge house and no one letting her be herself, so glad Petterson lets her enjoy the garden and dig!
The way the story is written is just perfect, you get Alice's side, Selina's side, Lawrence's side so you can get the full picture of not only each view but a better idea of the place- England at those time periods.
This story is complex not only with the timelines but the hidden secrets, the family drama, the need to be in their place in society, the love, the fun, and the sadness. I haven't read a book that pulled at my heart strings like this one in a long time! Have your tissues ready!
Note: Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin’s Press for the review copy for an honest review
I loved the codes and hunt for Alice, along with the letters and Polly's devotion to not only Selina but Alice as well. You just feel so heart broken for Alice in that huge house and no one letting her be herself, so glad Petterson lets her enjoy the garden and dig!
The way the story is written is just perfect, you get Alice's side, Selina's side, Lawrence's side so you can get the full picture of not only each view but a better idea of the place- England at those time periods.
This story is complex not only with the timelines but the hidden secrets, the family drama, the need to be in their place in society, the love, the fun, and the sadness. I haven't read a book that pulled at my heart strings like this one in a long time! Have your tissues ready!
Note: Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin’s Press for the review copy for an honest review