None of us know the secrets behind closed doors never more true than Primrose Square - a perfect holiday read

This book deals with a mother losing her child and the effect this has on a family. A heartbreaking topic but warmly written. Primrose square offers a sanctuary for the story of these women who are all on a journey. Jayne , an older lady who wants to maintain her independence. Nancy who has relocated to a new country and Melissa a teenager helping to pick up her mother. This book is a lovely read, in the ideal Irish setting of Primrose Square, with great female characters. Would recommend. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me review this delightful book.

When 17 year old Ella Hayes dies suddenly it knocks her family for six, her mum Susan believes that the person responsible for Ella’s death has gone unpunished and she is slowly sliding into a deep depression. Melissa is Susan’s other daughter, she is 13 and has been left to her own devices while her mum is struggling to cope, Melissa is finding life hard and when her mum has a breakdown and is sent away, their neighbour Jayne steps in to help.

Jayne is a widow, she lives alone and when she meets widower Eric online, she invites him to Primrose Square, her son and daughter-in-law nearly have a seizure. With Eric and Melissa staying with her, Jayne she feels life has taken on new meaning. Nancy has just arrived from London to work at the National Theatre, she rents a house in Primrose Square and when she meets Melissa, she takes her under her wing until her mum is well enough to return home.

An excellent book which is heartbreaking in parts but uplifting in others, it has strong well written characters who support each other through the good and bad times. Recommended.