Redemption Song An emotionally compelling hopeful story of loss love and forgiveness in a seaside town eBook Laura Wilkinson
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What we need most is often what we run from…
Winter. Dusk, in a shabby seaside town. A man stops for a young woman who has broken down. Both are hiding, neither are what they seem.
A grieving fiancé hiding from the world…
When Saffron de Lacy loses her fiancé and father in a tragic accident, she abandons a promising career in medicine and moves to a small Welsh town to care for her mother. Trapped by a lie, Saffron is unable move on, to live and love again.
A good man gone bad, eaten up by betrayal…
Joe Jones lives a solitary life on the edge of town, and he’d like to keep it that way. A skilled carpenter he repairs broken things but he cannot repair his broken life.
Love is what they need most, but will they risk it?
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‘a powerful yet joyous read. There is a nail biting ending, and despite the fact that I knew it would all be OK, it doesn’t spoil the enjoyment of reading this wonderful book. The perfect read for a stormy afternoon’ Brighton and Hove Independent
‘a wonderful story that captures your heart … a special read’ Being Anne Reading
‘an intriguing and realistic take on one family’s struggle to survive all that life has thrown at them. It’s full of emotion, drama and is a hugely memorable and addictive read’ Bookaholic Holly
‘a really heart-warming story. With themes of loss and betrayal, and resentment and hidden bitterness that develop into trust and love and loyalty, Redemption Song is an engaging, character led story’ Random Things Through My Letterbox
‘Beautifully written with lots of twists and turns’ Sincerely BookAngels
‘a perceptive look at the minutiae of lives irretrievably damaged by circumstances’ Jaffa Reads Too
‘a wonderful story that you really won’t want to put down’ A Lover of Books
‘This is a novel about learning to let go and the concept of forgiveness. How can you forgive others if you can’t forgive yourself. It’s certainly a book that will make you think.’ Off-the-Shelf Books
‘A bit of a slow burner to begin with but, oh my goodness so, so well worth sticking with. Laura Wilkinson is already a firm favourite of mine.’ Pen and Paper
Redemption Song An emotionally compelling hopeful story of loss love and forgiveness in a seaside town eBook Laura Wilkinson
Saffron is a twenty-five year old woman who has lost her way. She was involved in a car accident that changed her life and that of her closest family. Saffron abandoned her studies in medicine and retreated from London to the quiet town of Coed Mawr in Wales, to stay with her mother Rain. Saffron couldn't cope in London, but she hates this small town almost as much. Her mother is the local minister, the manse that is their home is constantly busy, everyone knows her business.Although Saffron has suffered a massive loss, she doesn't appear to be heartbroken, she comes across as cross and angry and moody. Rain tries her best; coaxing her with delicate foods, involving her in the busy Church activities, but their relationship is strained. Rain herself, recently widowed, still young, in her forties, is also something of an enigma. Privately she seems annoyed with everyone; with herself, with Saffron and especially with Joe - mysterious Joe, the carpenter who lives alone in a sparsely furnished cottage and has no history, and appears to be falling for Saffron.
Laura Wilkinson's characters are all a little bit broken. Rain and Saffron tiptoe around each other, never speaking about their losses, just getting angrier and angrier. Joe holds a lot back, nobody knows his address, or his mobile number, yet he receives calls from a guy called Simon who seems to know everything about him.
Slowly and surely, the secrets are revealed. The reader starts to understand Saffron, but Joe remains a mystery until almost the final page of the book. At times I wanted to shake all of them, to shout at them and tell them to sort themselves out and just talk to each other, but this author is very clever, and I suspect that is what she intended. As well as the three main players in Redemption Song, we are introduced to an cast of eclectic characters who will warm the heart of the reader. There's Ceri; badly dressed, coarse, likes a pint, but as loyal as the most faithful Spaniel dog, she lives with her father Eifion who I was more than a little in love with, and there's Mair, and the labourers from the building site and the lady who owns the tea room, all of them combine to make a really heart warming story.
With themes of loss and betrayal, and resentment and hidden bitterness that develop into trust and love and loyalty, Redemption Song is an engaging, character led story.
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Redemption Song An emotionally compelling hopeful story of loss love and forgiveness in a seaside town eBook Laura Wilkinson Reviews
Saffron and her mother Rain have moved to North Wales to start again after a tragedy that has caused them heartbreak, guilt, and confusion. Joe is also running, trying to escape a past that haunts him while simultaneously bent on revenge.
The story is told from three different points of view - Saffron, Rain and Joe. In many novels, this can be confusing, but Laura Wilkinson is a skilful writer and the point of view changes are seamless, with each character having their own distinct voice. The different points of view give a fresh perspective on many of the issues facing the characters and the conflicts between them.
The author has a real ability to give a sense of time and place. Small town North Wales was authentically portrayed and the other characters - Saffy’s new friend Ceri and her father in particular- are a joy to read, honestly portrayed and entertaining. The oppression and depression of a Welsh winter, the drabness of a seaside town off-season are beautifully contrasted with descriptions of the beauty of the countryside in sunshine and snow.
This isn’t a fast-paced drama. The histories of the characters come out slowly, the reader discovering things along with Saffy, Rain and Joe. This works well for the most part, but was a little frustrating at times.
The characters are, for the most part, easy to sympathise with. Rain is lovely, kind and caring if a little OTT at times, but her love for her daughter is clear. Joe too, while mysterious, is genuine and honest, and you know that whatever has happened in the past, there must be a good reason for it! Saffy, however, left me feeling conflicted. She seems very selfish, and is quite horrible to her lovely mum. This would be more understandable if Saffy was a teenager, but she is in her twenties and is studying to be a doctor. The stroppy, selfish, tantrum-throwing side of her character doesn’t seem to fit and I wondered why it didn’t put Joe off.
I also feel that the back stories aren’t developed enough. I don’t want to give too much away but Joe’s issues are dealt with a little too neatly and conveniently for me. This aspect of the plot could have been given more depth and detail.
The writing is solid, however, and it’s a well-crafted and enjoyable read.
Saffron is a twenty-five year old woman who has lost her way. She was involved in a car accident that changed her life and that of her closest family. Saffron abandoned her studies in medicine and retreated from London to the quiet town of Coed Mawr in Wales, to stay with her mother Rain. Saffron couldn't cope in London, but she hates this small town almost as much. Her mother is the local minister, the manse that is their home is constantly busy, everyone knows her business.
Although Saffron has suffered a massive loss, she doesn't appear to be heartbroken, she comes across as cross and angry and moody. Rain tries her best; coaxing her with delicate foods, involving her in the busy Church activities, but their relationship is strained. Rain herself, recently widowed, still young, in her forties, is also something of an enigma. Privately she seems annoyed with everyone; with herself, with Saffron and especially with Joe - mysterious Joe, the carpenter who lives alone in a sparsely furnished cottage and has no history, and appears to be falling for Saffron.
Laura Wilkinson's characters are all a little bit broken. Rain and Saffron tiptoe around each other, never speaking about their losses, just getting angrier and angrier. Joe holds a lot back, nobody knows his address, or his mobile number, yet he receives calls from a guy called Simon who seems to know everything about him.
Slowly and surely, the secrets are revealed. The reader starts to understand Saffron, but Joe remains a mystery until almost the final page of the book. At times I wanted to shake all of them, to shout at them and tell them to sort themselves out and just talk to each other, but this author is very clever, and I suspect that is what she intended. As well as the three main players in Redemption Song, we are introduced to an cast of eclectic characters who will warm the heart of the reader. There's Ceri; badly dressed, coarse, likes a pint, but as loyal as the most faithful Spaniel dog, she lives with her father Eifion who I was more than a little in love with, and there's Mair, and the labourers from the building site and the lady who owns the tea room, all of them combine to make a really heart warming story.
With themes of loss and betrayal, and resentment and hidden bitterness that develop into trust and love and loyalty, Redemption Song is an engaging, character led story.
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