This is a the story of Chrissie, Fred and Archie. The story spans decades, a war and a lost way of life. It follows Chrissie from her childhood on the island where life was still lived as it had been for hundreds of years until the end of the second world war. It is a story of love, betrayal and loyalties.
Although there is no suspense or twists in this story I found I couldn't put it down and I got completely lost in it. It is beautifully written and brings the Island of St Kilda alive, I could picture the landscapes and the wildlife exactly as it was written and felt emotionally involved in Chrissie's life. The difference between modern life and life on the island was fascinating especially as it wasn't that long ago.
The author created characters that seemed very real but also used actual people that played vital roles in the second world war that had me reading up about them as soon as I had finished the book.
I would definitely recommend this to historical fiction fans.
Although there is no suspense or twists in this story I found I couldn't put it down and I got completely lost in it. It is beautifully written and brings the Island of St Kilda alive, I could picture the landscapes and the wildlife exactly as it was written and felt emotionally involved in Chrissie's life. The difference between modern life and life on the island was fascinating especially as it wasn't that long ago.
The author created characters that seemed very real but also used actual people that played vital roles in the second world war that had me reading up about them as soon as I had finished the book.
I would definitely recommend this to historical fiction fans.