I was asked by NetGalley to review this book. I was aware of Miss Austen due to the BBC dramatization of the authors book so was interested to read this as I am a fan Of Pride and Prejudice. I was interested to see how this story would and would this be a good as Miss Austen - I was not disappointed.

This book is essentially about Jane's family and Fanny Knight a niece of Jane. Fanny loses her mother when she was young and helped her father with the running of the house.

Fanny ends up marrying a widower in her twenties - at that time it was important to marry but one had to marry within their social class which Jane Austen explores often. The other aspects - people very rarely married for love and such an emphasis on class and fortunes.

The storyline is good and is well written also. A good recommended read due for publication July 8th 2025.

I received an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley, John Murray Press, and the author Loretta Rothschild.
The first chapter of this novel hits you light a freight train, and the rest of the book is pretty fraught with stress and tension.
Despite that, the writing is vivid, although the characters are a little less so. Lots of unexpected twists and turns which keeps things interesting, and I was gripped by the book despite the overall feeling of anxiety.
Would recommend, but I wouldn't say it is a relaxing read!

An original and captivating plot line, full of twists and turns. I could totally see this being a Netflix series.

Finding Grace is a book that didn’t really head in the direction I thought it was going to but that’s a good thing.
So for the first time I’m not going into the blurb as this book is definitely best coming in blind. The storyline is very different to what I’ve read before and that was a joy. It is fairly slow going but if you stick with it you will be glad you did. The characters are all very different and have some great dynamics amongst them. Not my usual kind of read but was a nice change. The events are happy, sad and quite traumatic but it adds to the tension that the book seems to radiate. A decent read that I enjoyed.
I would like to thank NetGalley and John Murray Press for this ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book. It wasn't what I was expecting but that's no bad thing. There are quite a few surprises along the way some that are a bit of a stretch but play along for the sake of the narrative! I loved the idea of Honor as the narrator once I got over the initial surprise! It certainly added another point of view to the story. I'm afraid I guessed the ending well before we got there but it didn't spoil the story particularly. For a debut novel Finding Grace was something fresh and different and I'm happy to recommend it.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

A husband and father who loses his wife and daughter in a devastating act of terrorism searches for love once again when he meets someone completely unexpected. This has an original and intriguing plot line. This will appeal to readers looking for something light and uncomplicated with a fresh storyline.

’ve forgotten reading the book blurb before reading this novel so the story took me by surprise.
It’s pretty difficult to write a review without giving away too many spoilers. You have been warned
The novel focuses on a man who loses his wife and toddler daughter in a bomb blast before the incident. They were planning on having a baby using a surrogate and a donor egg
the surrogate pregnancy is announced just as he buries his wife . In another flip of serendipity he discovers the surrogate address and of course he falls in love with her.
This section made me laugh “are you sure those drugs are kicking in to the best between contractions? She doesn’t seem to be dealing with this quite as well as she did rehearsal. “
This is a genre of novel that I don’t read very much of. I think it’s probably firmly in the women’s fiction section focusing as it does on relationship relationships and family issues.
I enjoyed the dilemma that the main character finds himself in we’re all shouting no from behind the sofa as he does what he does and his life progresses towards what you know will be an eventual explosion.
The author has a clean clear easily read writing style. The novel was an easy relaxing read.
I’d recommend the novel to those who love a good ethical dilemma with an emotional back ground in their stories
Hi, written early copy of the novel on Net P the book is published in the UK on the 8th of July 2025 by John Murray press
This review will appear on NetGalley UK, Goodreads, StoryGraph, and my book blog bionicSarahSbooks.wordpress.com. After publication it will also appear on Amazon UK.

A great story full of emotion as you follow the story through for Honor and Tom.

Absolutely loved this although be prepared for a tear jerking start to the story!

A very twisty story of loss, lies, perfection and new beginnings. I really enjoyed the twists, the writing style, the complexity of Tom and Grace. Finding Grace is a completely unique, emotional experience. Five stars.

This is a beautifully written story of loss and grief, love and new beginnings. This was a book I read in one sitting - I spent the entire day yesterday resting and the only thing I did all day was gluing myself to my couch and devouring this book, and I was very happy to do that.

The beginning of this book is really impactful - Honor and her husband, Tom, are at the Ritz in Paris to spend their Christmas with their daughter Chloe. Their lives look rather perfect from the outside, but Honor's longing for another child seems to have strained the relationship. Then, the shocking event happens that takes her life and that of Chloe. Tom survives, goes back to London, only to discover that their surrogate has become pregnant. Years later, Tom makes a decision that has unintended consequences on his family and friends' lives. I'm not going to spoil it much further - so dramatic yet filled with so much emotional depth.

Truth is slowly revealed and I was gripped to the end. Outcomes can be different depending on the choices made. I started guessing what could be the plot, but I was entirely wrong - loved the twist! There are also some really thoughtful passages.

“But love wasn’t measured by its ending. It was every cup of coffee, broken boiler, empty crisp packet, and train ride. It was every hangover, stubbed toe, high temperature, nasty splinter, and burned tongue. Every eye roll, private joke, and piece of burned toast. Every morning cuddle and blunt pencil. Every kiss good night, every lost key, sore throat, afternoon nap, and sip of tea. Every birthday, hot shower, cold swim, paper cut, chesty cough, mosquito bite, and bee sting….Every single day.”

I don’t think I was in the right frame of mind for reading this. Other readers have raved about it so I will give it another try at some point.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

A debut novel from an author I’m waiting to read mire from. A married couple. A perfect life. But is it? I loved this story very much!

A lovely story told in a unique way!
Toms loss is documented in a very moving way and the raw emotions leap off the page. His subsequent actions are completely explicable even though they are very misguided in the first instance. The cast of supporting characters are wonderfully written (even the ones I loved to hate!) and the final outcome is truly satisfying. Overall a fantastic take on the genre.

In Finding Grace, Loretta Rothschild weaves a gripping narrative about loss, resilience, and the ripple effect of decisions that change lives. Honour, seemingly living the perfect life with her husband Tom and their daughter Chloe, is faced with a longing for another baby that starts to overshadow everything. However, a shocking event shakes her world, setting off a chain of events that will test her family's bond and challenge the very fabric of their lives.

Years later, Tom makes a choice that unknowingly alters the course of their lives, intertwining the fates of two women. As secrets are revealed and old wounds resurface, Honor and another woman must confront the consequences of past actions. With love, loss, and family at the core of the story, the novel delves into the complexities of grief, forgiveness, and what happens when you face the ghosts of your past.

Rothschild's writing is reflective and thoughtful, offering a raw and authentic portrayal of grief. The characters, though difficult to connect with at times, are crafted with depth, and their struggles feel genuine. The narrative structure is distinctive and impactful, although some parts may feel repetitive or overly dramatic, particularly in their portrayal of emotional turmoil.

Finding Grace is an emotional exploration of how choices reverberate through time, and how the truth, when uncovered, can change everything. While it may not resonate with every reader, the themes of grief and renewal provide a poignant and thought-provoking reading experience.

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I read this novel on NetGalley reader. The text was minute, but Ctrl+ sorted it out. The Kindle version only showed the first few pages. It was the strangest book I’ve ever read and too far-fetched for my taste. The narrator continues relaying the story after her violent death. There’s a conflict between the theme and my theories on the afterlife, but it was thought-provoking. Who knows? At times, Honor came across as an invasive onlooker. There was considerable slang, unknown colloquial expressions and too much of the F-bomb, which I didn’t like. Nonetheless, it was an innovative, compelling and educated read with literary references, metaphors and wit. Despite all, it was an elegantly written, modern, endearing love story awash with sensitivity and sensory moments. The agony and finality of grief were well depicted. Thank you to NetGalley and John Murray Press.

Finding Grace is a story of the consequences of a mans actions and how it affects the lives of two women.

It is a brilliant pyschological love story that is entirely unique and a novel I really loved.

It is an engaging read and the author knows how to write a tale. It is quite edgy and is a tangled but interesting read.