Little Wing: A beautifully written, emotional and heartwarming story

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But it hasn’t made me want to run out and read all of Freya North’s back catalogue as there’s other easy readers out there that are better.

Little Wing: A beautifully written, emotional and - WHSmith Little Wing: A beautifully written, emotional and - WHSmith

It has been over six years since I read one of Freya North’s books, and why oh why did I wait so long.From Wendy who is suffering from early onset dementia, to 88 year old colour blind Frank with his blackbirds and Walnut Whips, to the marvellous crew working and serving at the Chaffinch Cafe, a community of adults with learning disabilities who add a glorious perspective on life which is refreshing and heart warming. I'm late to the party with this one but if you haven't read Little Wing yet I wholeheartedly recommend. When Nell finds out something about her childhood that rips her world apart and Dougie realises that his job is taking him further away from who he really is, can they both take a step back to find themselves? Florence Lawson, a 16-year-old schoolgirl who dreams of being an artist, finds herself pregnant and banished to one of the most remote parts of the UK. The choices that individuals made in past times because of societal pressures are always interesting to me.

Little Wing: A beautifully written, emotional and Little Wing: A beautifully written, emotional and

Nurse Fire also deserves a mention both for her care of Nell’s mother in the past and the way she helped Nell in the present.I hadn't read a Freya North book for years - but then again I don't think she has written anything new for quite some time. I felt it began perhaps a little too slowly, but as the story gathered pace, I became invested in Nell's story and found that I was drawn to it more and more. Set in Colchester, Camden and the island of Harris, Outer Hebrides, this is a tale that is achingly sad and breathtakingly beautiful. Because Dougie and Nell have separate story lines in the beginning it took me a while to feel fully engaged with the story. Earlier this year she was supporting Christina Mackenzie - a cyclist who was embarking on the CRAZY challenge to set a new world record to become the fastest woman to cycle the North Coast 500 … and raise some funds for Cruse Scotland along the way.

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But putting those things aside, this is gorgeous read with a hint of mystery, characters you love and a heartwarming conclusion.Nell's relationship with her mum Wendy (who had very challenging mental health issues) gave so much more depth to Nell's personality and patience. I have to admit I think that would be my idea of hell and I'm not sure it would have been helpful for me to read this when my kids were little.

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Vivid descriptions of the area, a strong sense of place, excerpts from the birth mother’s journal, crossing paths with Dougie, and a side of romance turned this into a page-turner.

Between Camden, Colchester and the Outer Hebrides, the three story lines collide when secrets are uncovered and answers sought. It is not mawkish and syrupy at all but a book full of tenderness and grace as Nell embarks upon a personal journey in her hunt for a sense of belonging. The first timeline begins in the 1960's with a pregnant 16-year-old banished from her home and sent away to one of the most remote parts of the UK.