A very good read filled with emotion. It's well written and plotted. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC,

Another great entry in the Rossetti mystery series by Kristy Ferry! This one focuses on Lissy's story and helps us understand her better. Again there is an emphasis on the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and employs a time-slip feature. We get to find out the mystery behind Sea Scarr Hall and what really happened to Lady Scarsdale in the Victorian era. There is of course romance mixed with the mystery which makes it all the more enjoyable! Highly recommended!

**Many thanks to NetGalley and ChocLit for a copy to read and review!**

Lissy is looking forward to spending some time researching the Staithes group of artists from the house that she has rented on the Yorkshire coast but is shocked when a figure from her past turns up - Stefano - he broke her heart years earlier and she cannot believe that her brother invited him!

In 1905 Lorelei is in a very unhappy marriage when an artist Julian turns up for the summer - her husband is cruel and constantly spies on her so will she and Julian be able to spend some time together and will she be able to escape her unhappy life

A lovely story with the two timeframes intertwining, a ghostly presence in the present and mystery as to how the stories are related - it is my first book by this author and I didn't realise that was one of a series but I will now be reading the others

This was a very good thriller, well written as well! An author whose books I will be looking for in the future. It had emotions and enough depth that I feel satisfied. Loved it!

loved it, Author did a great job. Love to read more from this author

A well written story is somewhat like a painting or a photograph put together one scene, one frame, one moment frozen forever at a time. I found The Girl in the Photograph to be very much like a series of… moments, captured in time, more than one time as we are taken on a journey of lovers whose stories are woven into the framework of one large picture.

Many times a simple misunderstanding between lovers will cause a rip in the relationship that seems impossible to repair. Lissy is one such soul who believed one thing when the actual truth is far different. Nonetheless, it’s caused her to be on her own now following a passion that has taken the place, in many ways, of the love she once was so certain of. She’s given a chance to discover if that relationship can be made whole again. But before that can happen, Lissy will experience a taste of the past right here in the present.

Two romances are woven through The Girl in the Photograph. One in the present day, the other from the early 1900’s. Both will teach lessons, solve a bit of a mystery and bring the truth to one woman who so badly wants to believe in love once again.

The Girl in the Photograph is a touching look at the loves of a couple from the past, and a couple who need to find their way back to each other. I enjoyed both romances, expertly woven together to create a complete picture. The descriptions of the scenery made some scenes come alive before my eyes, something that will always add a special touch to any story I’m reading.

If you are a lover of time slip stories, or mysteries, or simply a very good love story then this is a story that you’ll want to add to your reading list. Hauntingly realistic are the words that come to mind to describe this story. I believe you’ll understand why once you’ve taken the journey with these lovers.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

Kirsty Ferry just goes from strength to strength! This book was fascinating from two points of view. The interweaving time slip story was really well crafted and the research Kirsty has done on the early photographers and artists' groups was really interesting. In fact there was a BBC4 programme about early photography and Kirsty and kindled an interest so I watched it and learned even more!

The intertwined love stories are beautifully written, particularly the 1905 one. I'm not going to say too much except to say that Lorelei was a fabulous character and I got really worried about her "happy ever after". The settings in Whitby and Cornwall were brought to life and I could clearly see the beautiful scenery in my mind.

As ever, Choc Lit has another winner - how do they do it?

I was given an ARC by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 Stars
Romance and understanding of what is important seems to be key here. The feeling of all of the history with this place and the coming together of a couple once again took me away and gave me a clear vision. Well written and will look to the other books in the series.

This is the third title featuring the same group of friends but this time the focus is on Lissy and Stefano. It can easily be read as a standalone novel but I suspect that once read you will want to go back and read the previous two titles.
Due to a misunderstanding, Lissy ran away from her relationship with Stefano seven years ago, and has consequently had trouble trusting any man. Stefano has never forgotten Lissy and feels that the time is right to set the record straight. Moving between Cornwall and Yorkshire Kirsty brings the dramatic scenery to life and also entwines the relationship of a photographer and a Lady from the 1905 into the present day story.
The characters are memorable and the two parallel stories show how society has changed and some attitudes stayed the same, during the past 100 years.
If you enjoy a little romance, history, art and good storytelling then this is for you!

Will review on amazon when the book is released