Children Of The Tide

Truly exceptional. Recommended.......more

This book is a fantastic book which draws you in at the beginning with different types of characters from poor and caring to rich and smarty. She has an ability to draw you in with a good plot. I would very much recommend this to people who like the stories of 1900s hull and London. There is tragedy......more

Excellent, well researched and emotional storyline. Had great enjoyment reading this book. It was hard going at first, having to learn all the characters names and trying to work out their individual families and their complex relationships between each other but as the book progressed and the variou......more

Another Val Wood hit! This book completes the tale of the Rayners and the Fosters, and it doesn't disappoint. There is much despair and troubles, there is a need for tissues, but also there is much love and family bonding. There is, as in most Val Woods books, a close look at the abysmal living condi......more

Such a good book Lyricism, reality-driven plot, well grounded characters, wonderful world building and moral theme are all reasons to read this lovely book set in nineteenth century Yorkshire.......more