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Can hope become… a lifeline…a defining attitude…a powerful reality?
In WW2 as her homeland France is occupied by enemy forces, Chantal receives a letter with a missing page – what wartime secret did her beloved Sam want to divulge? She is drawn into the French Resistance network and when the war ends, she embarks on her quest to trace her lost love.
On the cusp of womanhood, Darcy is headstrong, impulsive and outspoken. It’s 1946 and reuniting with her aunt, Chantal, the two strong women form a tight bond. But soon conflicting opinions force a wedge in their relationship.
Can secrets from the past and life altering circumstances refine Darcy’s attitudes?
Sadness has blighted Henri’s young life, but a chance encounter heralds a brighter future. Moving to northeast England he begins a new career and finds romance – only for his hopes to be dashed with an unexpected discovery.
From war-torn France to post war northeast England, engage in this romantic drama as Chantal, Darcy and Henri discover how the presence of hope can transform their lives.
What did I think?
I picked up Hope on Hope as it is set in my native north-east England and I really enjoyed it. It's a cross between a family saga, historical and romance novel so it's a multifaceted story that keeps the reader entertained.
There's a great hook with a missing page from a letter that Sam sends to Chantal before he goes missing during the war. Chantal has never given up hope of Sam returning to her, despite what her family and her niece Darcy might think. I loved Darcy though, she certainly doesn't hold back from giving her opinion and she has some challenges to overcome when she dabbles in the world of dating.
I actually didn't realise that Hope on Hope is a sequel to Blossoming of Truth, which is Darcy's parents' story, but it works perfectly well as a standalone. The secrets kept me riveted and the romance warmed my heart as I turned the pages of this incredibly charming novel.
Uplifting, poignant and enchanting, Hope on Hope is a beautifully written novel with family and love at its heart. It's well worth a read.
I received a digital ARC to read and review for the blog tour and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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About the author:
Susan Gray writes uplifting character driven fiction, set in the twentieth century. She is intrigued by family secrets, mystery and romance so she endeavours to entwine these genres in her writing. Her books are set in northeast England, where she lives with her husband.
She enjoys travelling, reading, puzzling and people watching. Her plots are inspired by life issues and how her characters handle the twists and turns which ensue. Writing a novel was an unfulfilled dream, until celebrating a significant birthday five years ago.
To date she has penned eight books but only three are published. SPANISH HOUSE SECRETS was her debut novel and HOPE ON HOPE is the sequel to BLOSSOMING OF TRUTH.
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