Lavender Road (Lavender Road 1)

Really enjoyed this book and author, I was born just after the war and lived in England until my mid twenties, it was very interesting and very real, it related to the stories by parents told. Helen Carey made it interesting with the families in the story and following there lives. I enjoyed it so much have also read the 2nd book in the series and started the 3rd

Quirky, believable characters - and the naughty ones are most likeable. Faithfully set in the early days of World War Two, this story weaves the horror of impending war on the citizens of London, with the lives of everyday people. It shows their vulnerability, and their stoicism. A very enjoyable read, memorable storyline and characters.

I was very disappointed to find so much profanity in the free sample I downloaded. I’m
probavky the only person in the world that cares, but it still matters. Good writers can write just as powerfully without the use of foul language. It’s a shame. Glad I didn’t purchase the book.

I absolutely loved this family saga set in Lavender Road, South London and focusing on quite a few families during the World War 2 era. There are the Nelsons, the Rutherfords and the Carters to name a few. There is Louise Rutherford a young woman, naïve and immature who falls in love with an older man. Jennifer Carter also a young woman, selfish and arrogant who only wants to be an actress and work as nothing else. Pam Nelson a married woman, bored of her husband and falling for her Irish lodger. These are only a some of the characters, each with their own story to tell. This is one of these books you never want to end!

Like the majority of reviewers, I thoroughly enjoyed Lavender Road. It isn't generally the kind of book I read, but having lived just off Lavender Hill, with my grandparents in Thirsk Road in the mid-50s I was attracted to the setting.

It more than lived up to my hopes, and brought back vivid memories of Clapham Common, Clapham Junction, Arding and Hobbs, all landmarks of my childhood.

Most of all it was the characters that I really enjoyed, and the way that war changed them and their lives. Social barriers fell, new friendships were born and kindness and support came from unlikely people as the people of south London united against the common enemy - Hitler.

There's tragedy, humour, romance, fear, pride, lessons in life to be learned.

A thoroughly good read, which needs to carry a warning: once you finish it, you'll want to read the sequels straight away. I'm going to!

My husband down loaded the Lavender Road Series onto my Kindle. I was not familiar with Helen Carey but from the 1st page of this book I was hooked. There are three (3) books in this series and I read one after the other, and still wanted more. The characters became like friends who I just want to keep reading about. Everything about the stories grab you in and you feel for all the characters, even the onces you don't like too much...lol These books would make a great TV series! Set during World War II in London, they are engaging and informative. I actually learned a lot about that war that I didn't know. I think I heard a rumor that Helen Carey is writing another book in this series, which I hope is true! I miss reading about these characters. Thank you Helen Carey for such a great series!

First book in the series left me thinking twice about proceeding. Kinda slow with lots of whining. This one hooked me. The characters finally develop, their respective circumstances are realistic and the day-to-day impact of WW2 on London is an eye opener. On to book 3!

Like the majority of reviewers, I thoroughly enjoyed Lavender Road. It isn't generally the kind of book I read, but having lived just off Lavender Hill, with my grandparents in Thirsk Road in the mid-50s I was attracted to the setting.

It more than lived up to my hopes, and brought back vivid memories of Clapham Common, Clapham Junction, Arding and Hobbs, all landmarks of my childhood.

Most of all it was the characters that I really enjoyed, and the way that war changed them and their lives. Social barriers fell, new friendships were born and kindness and support came from unlikely people as the people of south London united against the common enemy - Hitler.

There's tragedy, humour, romance, fear, pride, lessons in life to be learned.

A thoroughly good read, which needs to carry a warning: once you finish it, you'll want to read the sequels straight away. I'm going to!

My husband down loaded the Lavender Road Series onto my Kindle. I was not familiar with Helen Carey but from the 1st page of this book I was hooked. There are three (3) books in this series and I read one after the other, and still wanted more. The characters became like friends who I just want to keep reading about. Everything about the stories grab you in and you feel for all the characters, even the onces you don't like too much...lol These books would make a great TV series! Set during World War II in London, they are engaging and informative. I actually learned a lot about that war that I didn't know. I think I heard a rumor that Helen Carey is writing another book in this series, which I hope is true! I miss reading about these characters. Thank you Helen Carey for such a great series!

First book in the series left me thinking twice about proceeding. Kinda slow with lots of whining. This one hooked me. The characters finally develop, their respective circumstances are realistic and the day-to-day impact of WW2 on London is an eye opener. On to book 3!