An Ordinary Life

Reviews

Lost_in_her_bookland

One dance, and all was forgotten until it was all she would have to remember. This book was just what I needed to read as we all go through uncertain times. Set in World War Two, she shows that she is an extraordinary woman who is willing to fight for what she loves, despite the terrible things that befall her. I would give this book more than 5* were it possible.

Em Yarnell

Although emotional, there's nothing unexpected here and, no sit-upright-in-shock moments, and sometimes that's just what I want. The war, however, gives the linguist Molly a chance to shine at the Foreign Office, where she dreams of a high-flying career. With her father passed away, and her siblings married, Molly is left alone with her judgemental mother as they struggle through near-nightly bombings in their creaking Bloomsbury house. Christmas Eve, 2019.

Helena Halme Author

She is a remarkable and engaging character, who swiftly becomes under your skin. A few snatched moments is all they have before Jo is killed during preparations for DDay landings. How events can change history fascinates me.

Miranda V

This glorious book would make the most wonderful television saga and I hope some far sighted producer reads it and makes it happen. This book will have you sobbing your heart out one minute and crying tears of joy the next. I love historical fiction and I love an emotional journey, this book ticked so many of my boxes for both of these, it’s brilliant!

topgran

A stroke and a fall may have broken her body—but her mind is alive with memories. It's a love that will inform and mould the rest of Molly's long life.

Tea Leaves and Reads

Molly certainly does not have an ordinary life! I do not wish to spoil the plot for anyone who has yet to read the book, so I'll just say that after finishing the novel, Molly stayed with me, as if I'd been reading a book about a real person.