**spoiler alert** TRAPPED IN IRAN review from a Librarything reviewer; -I enjoyed the book. I got a decent visual picture from the writing. Emma is a b**spoiler alert** TRAPPED IN IRAN review from a Librarything reviewer; -I enjoyed the book. I got a decent visual picture from the writing. Emma is a bit unusual, however- i.e. a Mossad officer apparently without the confidence to repel a rape. She also seems sort of fickle and a bit oversexed. -The party seemed to pass all checkpoints too easily which diminished the suspense of the book. -some sections seemed improbable under the extreme circumstances they were dealing with, i.e., the first kiss between Guy and Emma, sex in the dunes, picking up the young girl in Tehran, being allowed to stay at the bomber after the colonel knew they were not who they initialing said they were. -it's a fascinating read that could be fleshed out a bit more. -On a more positive note, I was compelled to continue reading to see what would happen next....more
Review #1: Review Rating: 5 Stars ***** Reviewed By Jennifer Ibiam for Readers’ Favorite The Girl Who Disappeared by James Lingard is a historical romanReview #1: Review Rating: 5 Stars ***** Reviewed By Jennifer Ibiam for Readers’ Favorite The Girl Who Disappeared by James Lingard is a historical romance novel that will appeal to lovers of war stories. Emily loved Walter fiercely, but her parents kicked against her marrying him. She married and eloped with him to America, where he had gained a scholarship to Harvard. They moved back to London. Everything fell to pieces as the war kicked off. The journey to survival for Emily and her family began. Emily moved from a beautiful home to a run-down cottage in the heart of nowhere. Will their love endure the war? Did Emily make the right choice to marry Walter? The Girl Who Disappeared by James Lingard is a beautiful historical blend of fact and fiction. It detailed the travails of a family during the warThe Girl Who DisappearedJames Lingard. Many of us have only read about the war or heard it from the older generations. However, after reading this book, I’d say it was a terrible experience. I loved the plot and character consistency. Emily’s strength made me marvel, even though she wasn’t my most favorite character. She was tough, brave, and dogged whenever she needed to be. Walter gained my respect for his wisdom and subtle approach to life. Richard was my most favorite character because of his strength, resilience, and formidable mind. This book was an emotional read for me, and James Lingard gets a thumbs up.
The following reviews of The Girl Who Disappeared have also been published: Posted by Sue Vincent in her Daily Echo blog. THE GIRL WHO DISAPPEARED by James Lingard is a fact-based historical novel set in Britain in the 1930s and continuing through the Second World War and the 1940s and 50s. Emily living with her strict parents in Halifax falls in love with Walter Lingard but on bringing him home, her father throws him out of the house and tries to force her to marry someone else. Emily elopes with Walter during the night to escape her domineering father. They start their married life in America but move back home for Walter’s career at Lloyds Bank. Their lives are turned upside down by the Second World War. This is a fascinating novel set in a turbulent time, using a woman’s voice on her thoughts and feelings of war. Her character grows as time passes from a spoilt young women to a mature lady who has experienced a challenging life. We see her struggle to survive the devastation brought about by the war as she and her four year old son are thrown into the midst of danger and death. The family experience rationing and the terror of bombing. Their air raid shelter is destroyed by a direct hit. When Walter volunteers for the army, Emily and her son are evacuated to a rat infested cottage in a farming community near Hebden Bridge. The war changes Walter into an efficient army officer who demands to be obeyed. Emily worries that she might have a rival for his affections. The Girl Who Disappeared is a moving love story about one woman’s enduring resilience, a story full of quiet humour and surprising twists and turns. James Lingard certainly knows this period of history and England’s involvement, then how it affected the daily lives of its citizens. I found this fascinating. England experienced dreadful damage and loss of life during this horrific war, and not just on the battlefield. Most historical fiction novels focus on the war itself and the battles. Mr Lingard’s shows a different aspect of the war.
2. What a wonderful novel! The Girl Who Disappeared is everything I love! I feel the storyline is so relatable to our community as we are all military spouses navigating life in unfamiliar places with our young kiddos much like your mother did when she travelled around America, England, and Europe. Jenna Soliani It's a Military Life Chief Editor and Program Manager IML MUST-READ: THE GIRL WHO DISAPPEARED BY JAMES LINGARD MAY 7, 2021 BY JENNASOLIANI The Girl Who Disappeared is a wonderful, adventurous story set in Britain at the brink of World War II. Emily (James’ mother) falls in love with Walter, a working class gentleman who fiercely adores her. Despite her father’s disapproval, Emily decides to elope in an attempt to leave a male dominated society and the control of her father. When Walter later volunteers for the Army, Emily and their 4-year-old son are thrust into the dangers and consequences of war. Walter is a different man after the war, in large part due to his experience as an accomplished Army Officer, leaving Emily to wonder if their loving relationship will return. The story focuses on Emily’s incredible sacrifice, resilience, and love despite the hardships she faces – which is definitely something that many of our military spouse friends can relate to. Grab your copy of The Girl Who Disappeared from Amazon (Kindle, Audiobook, or Paperback formats) or Walmart!
3. Amazon Customer 4.0 out of 5 stars Historical Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 February 2020 A fact-based historical novel set in Britain in the 1930's and continuing through the Second World War and a few decades after.
Emily living with her strict parents in Halifax falls in love with Walter but on bringing him home, her father refuses their engagement and tries to force Emily to marry someone of a higher class. Nearing her 21st birthday Emily decides to run away with Walter and marry, it seems anything to escape her domineering father and weak mother.
They embark their married life with a visit to America but move back home for Walter's career at the bank. Unfortunately Walter predicts the repeat of a world war and their lives are turned upside down. As he enlists, Emily is left with a young son without the support of her family.
This story is mainly described with Emily's view however there are a few passages and chapters using her son's view of his schooling and further career.
An interesting novel set in this turbulent time, using a woman's voice on her thoughts and feelings of war. I enjoyed how her character grew as time passed, from a spoilt young women to a mature lady, who clearly had experienced many life's lessons and tribulations. * * * *
4. Reader Lady 4.0 out of 5 stars My Musings Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2020 3.5 Stars Thanks go to the publisher and author for the chance to read and review The Girl Who Disappeared by James Lingard, an historical novel set in the WWII era. My opinions are my own and are not influenced by the gift of an e-copy of this book.
The Girl Who Disappeared is an interesting novel that shows life prior to, during, and the aftermath of WWII. I thoroughly enjoyed that aspect of the book. As a reading experience, it’s unusual. It reads more like a documentary than a novel. There is a great deal of telling instead of showing. The dialogue is indirect and different than what I normally see in works of fiction. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the book, and I’m glad I agreed to read it.
Emily is the main character. She is an interesting individual. I would have enjoyed more depth to her character. Her role is the vehicle for the information regarding the life and times of the WWII period.
Walter’s character marries Emily, but since the POV is in Emily’s, I didn’t get much insight into his character. He seemed to care for Emily and their son, Richard. However, he is rarely with them. Initially, because he’s advancing his career, and later a soldier in the Royal Army.
James Lingard certainly knows this period of history and England’s involvement, then how it affected the daily lives of its citizens. I found this fascinating. England experienced dreadful damage and loss of life during this horrific war, and not just on the battlefield. Most historical fiction novels focus on the war itself and the battles. Ms. Lingard’s shows a different aspect of the war.
If you would enjoy a fantastic view of what life was like for British citizens, then you will like this novel. In 2016, I visited England. On my tour, we drove by the shell of a church in Devon. The guide explained that it was left in ruins so British citizen would never forget the horrors of WWII. For me, that gave me a new understanding of what England suffered during that awful period of history. The Girl Who Disappeared had added to that a great deal. Happy reading.
5. James Lingard's The Girl Who Disappeared is a fact-based historical romance novel following Emily as she progresses in life from a young love struck woman in Yorkshire through her relationship with Walter Lingard beginning in the 1930s. The relationship persists through immigrating to another continent, raising a child, and the struggles that World War II brings. As Walter’s surname implies, it’s based off the author’s own parents. The book brims with lovingly described anecdotes to the characters’ behaviours and interests. I first read Lingard’s historical British spy thriller, The Caucasus Cauldron, and found The Girl Who Disappeared a surprising and well-done shift between these two genres. Many stylistic choices in the writing differed between these books, and I felt surprised by the quality of The Girl Who Disappeared. Romance frequently holds presence in many novels I read, and often I find myself critiquing romance aspects of books. With this book of Lingard’s, I find myself invested in Emily and Walter’s romance. It’s littered with moments that would be hard on many couples: moving to a new and unfamiliar country after marriage, experiencing a marriage that frequently must be long distance due to new and changing circumstances, surviving a war in which both Emily and Walter find themselves changing while Emily raises their son on her own for a long time. It isn’t a quick and fast romance but one slow, sweet, and full of quirks with the characters. Emily expresses what she wants from her marriage and how her relationship with Walter changes through the book’s events. While some minor errors are present, I highly recommend reading The Girl Who Disappeared with its range of tensions and humour, especially with the combination of genres this novel fills. After reading this, I look forward to seeing Lingard’s future books as his writing grows, especially any with similarities to The Girl Who Disappeared. Cheyenne Heckermann * * * * ...more
THE CAUCASUS CAULDRON MI6 spies; Russian FSB; Chechen terrorists; Abkhaz Separatists; the 1992 Georgian war is a breath-taking and brutal novel set inTHE CAUCASUS CAULDRON MI6 spies; Russian FSB; Chechen terrorists; Abkhaz Separatists; the 1992 Georgian war is a breath-taking and brutal novel set in the Caucasus Mountains during Georgia's ill-fated invasion of Abkhazia in 1992. The Caucasus Cauldron gives a vivid focus to a world ripping itself apart and ravaged by never ending hatred and blood feuds which resurfaced again recently in Armenia. The result is an intense action packed thriller full of danger, death and fear but a story full of surprising twists and turns. Can our hero, Mac, trust the attractive Russian FSB officer, Kris, who befriends him and how will she react to Doctor Anna, a Separatist rabble rouser who holds the key to his secret mission? How will Mac cope with the Chechen terrorist who has vowed to kill him? 'You are a dead man English. We know who you are. Now you die.' Details of the book are at https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08LN2V3H6 or in the USA at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08......more
The Good Harvest by J Paige Straley says it is historical fiction, not actual history. How else could a ship destined for Australia end up running ashThe Good Harvest by J Paige Straley says it is historical fiction, not actual history. How else could a ship destined for Australia end up running ashore in New Zealand! However, the settings and background are realistic enough to be a social history of life in rural New Zealand at the beginning of the 19th Century. "The Good Harvest" is a merchant ship bound for Sydney with iron settlers' goods and transported convicts. The opening chapters vividly create the atmosphere on board and the terror of losing control of the vessel in a violent storm. The way the characters talk in uneducated prose increases the realism and draws the reader into the scenes being described. The hero, Harold Hammond, a former midshipman in the Royal Navy, is a likeable character as he struggles to build the offshore island where they were wrecked into a thriving settlement. He is helped by Hannah, one of the convicts, whom he marries. But powerful enemies plot to oust them and this creates a fast paced exciting story. I enjoyed this book which is very readable and hard to put down. I recommend it, especially to anyone interested in New Zealand or indeed Australian history. I award it five stars. ***** James Lingard The Good Harvest ...more
The audio book has now been launched by Wordwooze Publishing. THE GIRL WHO DISAPPEARED is a fact based historical novel Britain in the 1930s; a novel iThe audio book has now been launched by Wordwooze Publishing. THE GIRL WHO DISAPPEARED is a fact based historical novel Britain in the 1930s; a novel inspired by real events; eloping; WW2. Emily falls passionately in love with working class Walter, despite fierce opposition from her class conscious father. She resolves to elope to escape such a male dominated society. Emily’s actions will see her struggle to survive the devastation brought about by the war, as she and her four year old son are thrown into the midst of danger and death. They experience rationing and the terror of bombing. Their air raid shelter is destroyed by a direct hit. The Girl Who Disappeared is a moving love story about one woman’s enduring resilience, a story full of quiet humour and surprising twists and turns. 'Wow! What a good book' (Goodreads reviewer) 'James brought their lives to life' (Library Thing reviewer) Details of the book are at:- https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YMZHKS9 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07... The book has been featured in sixteen blogs including:- 1. Sue Vincent's Daily Echo blog at https://wp.me/p1wss8-mS0 2. Heidi Angell's blog An Angell's Life. 3. Jera's Jamboree 4. Book Read 2day 5. Donna's Book Blog 6. Authors Promotion - Medi Preda. James Lingard...more
Reviewers have said: ‘This book was a relatively quick read. James Lingard has meticulously researched and presented the timeline of events for the w Reviewers have said: ‘This book was a relatively quick read. James Lingard has meticulously researched and presented the timeline of events for the war, but where this book really shines is in the sharing of his own family’s experiences as they were personally impacted. Another enjoyable part of the book was the quotes Lingard used at the beginning of each chapter. Many of these quotes were taken from speeches by Churchill or other prominent men of the time and they add to the general picture and emotions of the period.’ ‘Great book. A book I could not put down. We see war in Britain through the eyes of a young child.’ ‘History isn’t just about the events that happened, but the impact those events had on the people, on society. I feel history can never be complete unless we see it through the eyes of those it affected, which Lingard does a great job with.’ 'This is a factual but interesting book of the lives of people who lived through WWII. It gives the stories of peoples’ lives, interspersed with the great speeches of such great men as Winston Churchill. It is enjoyable as a read in itself, but even more so for the memories it evokes for those who lived in those times. It provides a valuable insight into those times for us who were born in the 1950s, and onwards and without such a book, it is impossible for us to understand what life was like then. Death was almost always imminent from the bombing, food was short, hunger was not unusual, but a sort of national spirit emerged that is no longer present today.'...more
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