The Girl in the Castle

Posted on 14 July 2017 by Santa Montefiore

International sensation Santa Montefiore presents the first book in a trilogy that follows three Irish women through the decades of the twentieth century perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Hazel Gaynor.Born on the ninth day of the ninth month in the year 1900, Kitty Deverill is special as her grandmother has always told her Built on the stunning green hills of West Cork, Ireland, Castle Deverill is Kitty s beloved home, where many generations of Deverills have also resided Although she s Anglo Irish, Kitty s heart completely belongs to the wild countryside of the Emerald Isle, and her devotion to her Irish Catholic friends Bridie Doyle, the daughter of the castle s cook, and Jack O Leary, the vet s son, is unmatched even if Jack is always reminding her that she isn t fully Irish Still, Jack and Kitty can t help falling in love although they both know their union faces the greatest obstacles since they are from different worlds Bridie cherishes her friendship with Kitty, who makes her feel like her equal than a servant Yet she can t help dreaming of someday having all the wealth and glamour Kitty s station in life affords her But when she discovers a secret that Kitty has been keeping from her, Bridie finds herself growing resentful toward the girl in the castle who seems to have it all.When the Irish revolt to throw over British rule in Southern Ireland, Jack enlists to fight Worried for her safety, Jack warns Kitty to keep her distance, but she refuses and throws herself into the cause for Irish liberty, running messages and ammunition between the rebels But as Kitty soon discovers, her allegiance to her family and her friends will be tested and when Castle Deverill comes under attack, the only home and life she s ever known are threatened A powerful story of love, loyalty, and friendship, The Girl in the Castle is an exquisitely written novel set against the magical, captivating landscape of Ireland. Free Download [ The Girl in the Castle ] By [ Santa Montefiore ] – kino-fada.fr Loved, loved, loved This novel embodies everything I love most about historical fiction The beauty of Ireland is the perfect setting for this family saga I truly did not want it to end I am so looking forward to the next novel excited to continue this journey with the Deverill clan 5 stars.This is the third book I have read by Santa Montefiore and I can flat out state it won t be the last I very much enjoyed The Beekeeper s Daughter as well as Secrets of the Lighthouse.Now this book, The Girl in the Castle, captured me immediately If you like stories set in Ireland, reading a bit of the historical fiction interspersed about the Irish War for Independence and a bit of ghost appearances to boot you will love this book.I m not big on paranormal stories but the ghost part wasn t a This is the third book I have read by Santa Montefiore and I can flat out state it won t be the last I very much enjoyed The Beekeeper s Daughter as well as Secrets of the Lighthouse.Now this book, The Girl in the Castle, captured me immediately If you like stories set in Ireland, reading a bit of the historical fiction interspersed about the Irish War for Independence and a bit of ghost appearances to boot you will love this book.I m not big on paranormal stories but the ghost part wasn t a primary feature They did figure in but as a supporting role, and a very light supporting role at that Early on I was invested in the progressing life story lines of the Deverill family, Jack O Lea...Insightful, riveting, and incredibly atmospheric Songs of Love and War is an intriguing tale that sweeps you to Co Cork in the early 1900s when Ireland is full of unrest and upheaval not only due to the Great War being waged on the fields of Europe but in their own countryside where the simmering anger and need for self identity, patriotism, and independence from Anglo rule are about to come to a head.The prose is poetic and vividly described The three main characters Kitty, Birdie, and Celia Insightful, riveting, and incredibly atmospheric Songs of Love and War is an intriguing tale that sweeps you to Co Cork in the early 1900...I loved this book, my first by Santa Montefiore I will have to look into her other books, but luckily this one is the start of a series This one had everything I love about historical fiction, it s a real meaty family saga The many characters and storylines, plus the wonderful setting of Ireland were all well thought out I loved reading about what the people went through in the lead up to independence The Black and Tans make an appearance and it just felt authentic The castle is wonderful I loved this book, my first by Santa Montefiore I will have to look into her other books, but luckily this one is the start of a series This one had everything I love about historical fiction, it s a real meaty family saga The many characters and storylines, plus the wonderful setting of Ireland were all well thought out I loved reading about what the people went thro...An English family living in Ireland during the Irish fight for independence is the backdrop for this most entertaining novel The Deverill family includes a fascinating cast of characters including the heroine Kitty It i...Kitty was nine.Kitty was ignored by her mother.Kitty was friends with a servant.Kitty had a very harsh governess.Kitty could see her dead ancestor in the castle tower, and no one believed her.Poor Kitty Deverill had a lot to deal with at her young age, but she was spunky, delightful, and resilient Kitty was a character I really enjoyed, and THE GIRL IN THE CASTLE was a book I really enjoyed..THE GIRL IN THE CASTLE ...Rating 4.5 starsI loved this, a family saga that starts in 1910 in Ireland and then takes us to London and New York before returning home to Ireland fifteen years later And best of all, it s the first book in a trilogy can t wait to see...NetGalley provided a copy of the ARC in exchange for an honest review.Songs of Love and War by Santa Montefiore is a historical fiction set during the Irish War of Independence This original read is the story of three friends Kitty, Bridie and Celia They come from different backgrounds but their friendship is unwavering Their joys and struggles are revealed as they come to terms with their individual journey This well written novel moves quickly The characters are developed with strong and NetGalley provided a copy of the ARC in exchange for an honest review.Songs of Lov...4.5 stars I know, I know, am I being too persnickety with a 4.5 star Well, anyway, this was a grand saga with castles, ghosts, betrayal, Irish independence there was a good dose of Downton Abbey esque feelings in it plenty of upstairs downstairs behaviour A read I needed to sweep me off my feet and completely engross me This is the first in a planned trilogy too So there will beof Kitty, Bridie, Celia and the rest of the wonderful characters Thank you to Simon Schuster Can 4.5 stars I know, I know, am I being ...There is nothing I lovethan a big, historical fiction book to sink into when I m faced with a rainy weekend The only thing that could make it better is know that the book is the first of a trilogy and that if the other two are as good as the first I have a lot of great reading ahead of me I have been on a wonderful reading run lately and I hope it continues.The Girl in the Castle takes place in Ireland in the early 20th century It starts just before the Irish bid for independence and co There is nothing I lovethan a big, historical fiction book to sink into when I m faced with a rainy weekend The only thing that could make it better is know that the book is the first of a trilogy and that if the other two are as good as the first I have a lot of great reading ahead of me I have been on a wonderful reading run lately and I hope it cont...

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14 July 2017

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