Rosie Goodwin really does know what makes a good historical saga. This is the latest in the "Days of the Week" series which sees our heroine Nessie (Wednesday) juggling poverty, family and unwanted attention from her sleazy landlord, in the wake of her mother's murder.
A life changing offer of a job for her and her brother at the local funeral parlour means that things are starting to look up. Meanwhile her flighty sister, Marcie, is getting herself in hot water with an inappropriate relationship. The book isn't all predictable charm though - the grinding poverty affects several characters, we have a murderer on the lose and Marcie is hiding a dark secret.
It has a satisfying ending though, with most of the characters getting what they deserve (good or bad). Despite the ups and downs of the tale you come away with a warm and fuzzy feeling.
A life changing offer of a job for her and her brother at the local funeral parlour means that things are starting to look up. Meanwhile her flighty sister, Marcie, is getting herself in hot water with an inappropriate relationship. The book isn't all predictable charm though - the grinding poverty affects several characters, we have a murderer on the lose and Marcie is hiding a dark secret.
It has a satisfying ending though, with most of the characters getting what they deserve (good or bad). Despite the ups and downs of the tale you come away with a warm and fuzzy feeling.