BLOG TOUR: The Women of Pearl Island by Polly Crosby

 I am excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Women of Pearl Island by Polly Crosby. I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Park Row and Polly Crosby for letting me be a part of this tour!

Title: The Women of Pearl Island

Author: Polly Crosby

Published by: Park Row

Released: December 7, 2021

Source: Electronic Review Copy from Publisher

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Synopsis: Set on a secluded island off the British coast, The Women of Pearl Island is a moving and evocative story of family secrets, natural wonders and a mystery spanning decades.

When Tartelin answers an ad for a personal assistant, she doesn't know what to expect from her new employer, Marianne, an eccentric elderly woman. Marianne lives on a remote island that her family has owned for generations, and for decades her only companions have been butterflies and tightly held memories of her family.

But there are some memories Marianne would rather forget, such as when the island was commandeered by the British government during WWII. Now, if Marianne can trust Tartelin with her family's story, she might finally be able to face the long-buried secrets of her past that have kept her isolated for far too long. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was a welcome surprise of a read. I'm always drawn to books that involve family secrets. I just love the journey of discovering everything and finding out what has been hidden.

I also loved the setting of this family island. It's been in Marianne's family a long time and it's pretty much deserted. There's just something really compelling about that kind of setting.

This story switches viewpoints between Marianne and Tartelin. It also switches in time periods. I really enjoyed how it was all put together and done.

This book really grabbed my attention. I had to know what happened. I liked it and would definitely read more from this author.

Polly Crosby grew up on the Suffolk coast and now lives in the heart of Norfolk. She won the Curtis Brown Creative's Yesterday Scholarship, which enabled her to finish her debut. She received the Annabel Abbs Scholarship at the University of East Anglia and is currently working on her second novel.

Thanks so much for checking out by Blog Tour Stop for The Women of Pearl Island by Polly Crosby. Thank you to Park Row and Polly Crosby for letting me be a part of the tour. I'd definitely recommend picking this one up if you see it, especially if you want a little Historical Fiction in your life.