The Glass House by Eve Chase

I was sent a copy of this book by Netgalley in return for an honest review.

The story follows that of Rita, 19, a nanny for a wealthy London family who after a fire in the family home in London, moves with the mother and children to Foxcote Manor, their home in the Forest of Dean. It follows Rita whilst nannying but also in the modern day after a fall. It also follows the story of Sylvie, her daughter, in the modern day, recently separated and with her mother in hospital and her daughter discovering she's pregnant, she decides to do some digging into her past, the summer of 1971.

I quickly realised the link between the then and now and was captivated to read on and find out what happened. The story had many plot lines all beautifully written and well thought through, the tragedy of the London home, the loss of a child, the mothers affair, a foundling, Rita's relationship with the mother and the two children, a glimpse back to Rita's own tragic childhood and her need for a family. There are so many little things within the story that make you just want to read on and work out how it all links together. The thought of knowing what happens and then realising you're wrong.

The link between the past and the present is fantastically written and they way they come together at the end just made this story for me. The strong family link that you desperately want to work, and then the braking of those ties, the heartbreak of losing family and then the way in which they are brought back together was fab!

My first Eve Chase book, but will definitely be searching out more.

I gave it 5 Stars on Goodreads.

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