The Patchwork Girls

Another fabulous tale of domestic life in Britain during the second world war! With the tragic loss of her husband and her home off limits, Helen returns home to her mother’s house in Biggin Hill where she befriends Effie, the housekeeper, who left London to keep her young daughters safe when her husband went off to fight for his country. Lizzie is an expert craftswoman who meets Helen when she shows her quilts to the local sewing circle which Helen – much to her own amazement – joins. With an investigation ongoing into her husband’s death by Richard, an RAF Police Officer, she needs something to distract her. Can creating her own patchwork quilt help Helen smooth out her life? As always, Elaine Everest has created a lively and interesting read, introducing a subject I knew little about which added that little bit extra to this story. With a wonderfully crafted story and creatively drawn characters, this is an absolutely terrific story! It’s a fine change to read about life outwith the British cities during this time and I was fascinated by all the little details to which this author always gives her attention. There is such a lot going on and this is, as always, a beautifully spun tale which I wallowed in from beginning to end. There is no doubt in my mind that this is a five star read and deserves my recommendation.