This is the first Ruth Hogan novel I have read, but it will certainly not be the last.
Madame Burova follows Imelda and Billie. Imelda is a tarot card reader, palmist and clairvoyant who has had to keep many secrets because of her trade. Shortly after the death of Billie's father she discovers that the life she was living wasn't the entire truth. The two women's worlds come together in a story full of secrets, love and hope.
The novel jumps between the current day and the 1970's (with a brief period in the 1990's). At first I found this difficult to follow, but once I got into the swing of things, and was able to identify and remember the characters, I enjoyed it. I liked that both the past and the present unfolded at a similar rate, to create an overarching story.
I also loved the characters that Ruth Hogan created. They were unique, vivid and diverse. I became so immersed in their lives that I truly felt like they had become my own friends.
I particularly enjoyed the sections based in Larkin's holiday park, which reminded me of my own family trips away as a child. This book is an excellent feel-good read, with many mysteries thrown in. I didn't want to put it down and found myself devouring the pages. It also touched on some really important topics in a profound and moving manner. I love the way that Ruth managed to tie up all the loose ends, it gave a really satisfying and heart-warming ending.
I would recommend this to anyone that enjoys easy to-read novels.
Madame Burova follows Imelda and Billie. Imelda is a tarot card reader, palmist and clairvoyant who has had to keep many secrets because of her trade. Shortly after the death of Billie's father she discovers that the life she was living wasn't the entire truth. The two women's worlds come together in a story full of secrets, love and hope.
The novel jumps between the current day and the 1970's (with a brief period in the 1990's). At first I found this difficult to follow, but once I got into the swing of things, and was able to identify and remember the characters, I enjoyed it. I liked that both the past and the present unfolded at a similar rate, to create an overarching story.
I also loved the characters that Ruth Hogan created. They were unique, vivid and diverse. I became so immersed in their lives that I truly felt like they had become my own friends.
I particularly enjoyed the sections based in Larkin's holiday park, which reminded me of my own family trips away as a child. This book is an excellent feel-good read, with many mysteries thrown in. I didn't want to put it down and found myself devouring the pages. It also touched on some really important topics in a profound and moving manner. I love the way that Ruth managed to tie up all the loose ends, it gave a really satisfying and heart-warming ending.
I would recommend this to anyone that enjoys easy to-read novels.