The Pieces of Us by Caroline Montague

 The Pieces of Us

 by Caroline Montague



The Pieces of Us by Caroline Montague is published by Orion Books.
My thanks to the author and publisher for sending me a copy to review and to 
Rachel at Rachel's Random Tours for inviting me to take part on the tour.






Synopsis
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?

A heart-wrenching, utterly unforgettable story for fans of Lucinda Riley, Dinah Jeffries and Amanda Prowse.





My Review

This has to have been one of the most engrossing and all encompassing books I have read this year. I was drawn into this incredibly well written story from the first page. As a dual timeline story about two incredibly strong women who both fight hard for what they believe in, both with Elody in The potteries and Women's Rights in 1925 and then with Marina in the present day supporting abused women.
The stories of both of their lives, the links that bind them together and the way they deal with tragedy and their beliefs, all come together to create a story of strength and determination.
As well as the power behind these two incredible women there is the uncertainty of their relationships and what will be the outcome in both cases, especially as both are affected by the death of a child in different circumstances.
I have been impressed with Caroline's books ever since I read " An Italian Affair". however, for me , "The pieces of Us" is the best yet. It will pull at your heartstrings whilst making you realise how women in different eras have been treated, and are still treated today.
This is a book about strong women who have been determined to make a difference for other women despite what is going on in their own lives.
A brilliant 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟piece of fiction from start to finish and with a lovely addition of Samuel Pepys poems at the end to complete the book.


About the Author




Caroline Montague lives with her husband at Burnt Norton House in the Cotswolds made famous by TS Eliot in the first of his four quartets. She is also a designer and mother to seven children and step-children. She divides her time between England and Italy.

Social Media Links – 

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMontagueAuthor 


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