Review: Secrets Of The Heart by Gilda O'Neill

[dickens 100]

This dark but compelling novel, telling the story of an array of characters in London's East End, is a pure delight.
Set at the turn of the second world war,it details the family struggles,the dangers and the horrors of the bombs

The main characters are sixteen year old Freddie Jarrett,who is hiding a secret which could have grave consequences, his relationship with a local Chinese girl. His outspoken sister, Grace has an even more shocking secret,one that must never be known, except her immediate family.
The other main player in the novel and arguably the best, is the battleaxe, Ada Tanner, who gossips and spreads rumours like wild fire!

As the novel reaches it's climax and the bombs are falling, you get a sense of the heroism and sacrifice that people made in wartime London. It's a gripping read, mixed with pathos, black humour and tragedy,a true classic

I would give it 5 out of 5

[ashnance]

This sounds very intriguing! Thank you for the review.

[barb429]

Thanks for the review, it sounds as though this would be an interesting read.