I was sent an ARC copy of the book by the publisher for the purpose of review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.
I am so happy to be on this blog tour. Thanks go to Aria Fiction and the author for allowing me to participate in this blog tour.
About The Book
1914.
Growing up on a farm in the country, Annie Cradwell has always dreamt of singing on stage. So when she hears her friend Joyce has a room to spare in London, she sets off with best friend Rose for an adventure beyond anything they could have imagined.
In London, Annie and Rose stumble into jobs at the Lyceum Theatre. Being a dresser to capricious star Kitty Smythe wasn’t exactly what Annie had in mind. But then the musical director, Matthew Harris, offers her singing lessons. And Annie starts to wonder – could this be her chance? Or is it all too good to be true?
With the threat of war in the air, everything is uncertain. Is there a place for hopes and dreams when so much is at stake?
Annie, Rose and Joyce are three girls with very different dreams – but the same great friendship.
My Review
I’ve read books by Elaine Roberts before and enjoyed them so couldn’t wait to give this one a go. This is a new series and I couldn’t wait to get to know these new characters! Pre World War One, the women are all great characters and I was so hopeful that Annie would be able to live her dream.
The story flows well and has you completely enamoured and enthralled with the characters and the plot line. I can’t wait to see more from the characters in the future and see what more they have to offer.
Overall, this was a great read with easy to like characters and the perfect break from the crime thrillers I have been reading lately.
About The Author
Elaine Roberts had a dream to write for a living. She completed her first novel in her twenties and received her first very nice rejection. Life then got in the way until she picked up her dream again in 2010 and shortly afterwards had her first short story published. Elaine and her patient husband, Dave, have five children who have flown the nest. Home is in Dartford, Kent and is always busy with their children, grandchildren, grand dogs and cats visiting. You can follow her on Twitter here and on Facebook here.
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Thank you for reading and reviewing The West End Girls, I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. Elaine Roberts xx
This sounds like a fun book to read especially having been reading crime thriller books too, it would definitely be nice to take a break from it.
My wife is a big Book fan and this looks a story right up her alley, shes reading lots this year so i will recommend this to her, great review.
Sounds like an interesting read, I am a sucker for anything that has a bit of history and love the theatre
Elaine Roberts is a new author for me but I am fascinated by the pre-war period – anything from 1914 to 1940 in fact so I will add this one to my Amazon wishlist.
I have not ready anything by this author at all, but I do love this era and the history around it so sounds like a book I will love to read
Ahh the lyceum theatre, I have fond memories of seeing the lion king there. Sounds like a really interesting book x
Love reading books with a historic elements to it, not read this book yet but am keen to as I love characters which are likeable
I do like a good read especially when history and theatre involved for sure, so will be checking this out thanks x
Oh I love the sound of this book! I’m always after new book recommendations – thank you!
Thanks for the recommendation – def need to get myself into some books this year!
Thanks so much for recommending. I think this would be something I would like.