Book of the Month for March - Exploring The Pieces Of Us

For March I have chosen the book The Pieces Of Us by Caroline Montague for the Book of the Month. Get ready to embark on a journey of love, loss, and unexpected discoveries in Caroline Montague's captivating novel. Marina and Hugh's once vibrant love has been overshadowed by the grief of losing their beloved daughter, leaving them stranded in a sea of sorrow. Determined to find solace, they journey from Italy to Thorncliffe Hall, Hugh's somber family estate in England. However, hope flickers to life when they stumble upon a peculiar china coffee pot adorned with a whimsical fox in a London shop window. Little do they know, this coffee pot holds the key to unlocking a family mystery that spans generations. As Marina delves into the secrets of the past, she unravels a tale beyond her imagination. With Montague's signature blend of intrigue and emotion, "The Pieces of Us" promises to be a spellbinding read that will tug at your heartstrings while keeping you on the edge of your seat. So, grab your favourite mug of coffee and join me as we read through the book together, there will be questions to ponder along the way and my review at the end. So let us enjoy the journey together and let me know what you think.

If you have any suggestions for my Book of the Month in future months please, I would love to hear from you.

Love Alis x

The Pieces Of Us

Author: Caroline Montague

Genre: Historical Romance

Publisher: Orion

Date Published: 2023

Book Length: 440

Format: Paperback supplied by the author in return for an honest review

Star Rating: ***** I loved it and highly recommend

About Book: Marina and Hugh were once madly in love. But after the loss of their beautiful little daughter, grief has created a distance between them that feels impossible to bridge. Marina knows leaving Italy is the only way they will be able to move on, but Thorncliffe Hall, Hugh's family home in England, is so grey and unwelcoming. Just when life feels like it may never regain colour, Marina and Hugh come across a striking china coffee pot in a London shop window, adorned with a fox flying through the night sky. The coffee pot comes attached with a mystery, one that is connected with Hugh's own family many years ago. By digging into the past, Marina is about to discover a story far beyond her wildest dreams. But will the past help her heal the present?

My Thoughts: Caroline Montague is a wizard with words. The Pieces Of Us begins with a poignant and impactful start, setting a tone that truly resonated with me. The intense descriptions made me feel as If I was actually there as a bystander.

The book moves back and forth in time making both timelines come to life.

The characters are well developed with flaws and secrets. I particularly liked where the character of the past was able to start healing a character in the present.

The book moved like a flower opening from bud one petal at a time. Just giving enough but leaving you knowing there is much more to come until everything is revealed.

The pieces of us truly had it all emotion in spades, secrets untold, a mystery unfolding. I was invested in the past and the present right until the very end where the book still had the ability to make me cry. A 5-star book for lovers of history, romance and for books  with dual points of view and one I highly recommend.

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