Set between two world wars and beyond the Daughters of Cornwall is a family saga spanning decades and follows the lives and fortunes of the Bolitho family, with Clara at the helm. I love the author’s books so eagerly awaited this book & thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for the copy. This is another well written & very well researched book that although is still set, mostly, in Cornwall it's very different from the author's other novels. I loved it. Very good characters with plenty of depth, the book was well paced & never lagged. I was drawn in at the start & found myself totally engrossed & actually read it in two sittings as I just couldn’t put it down. An engrossing family saga spanning a century & of course that secret. We are then moved forward to the Second World War, Edward and Hannah head off to war. Fighting for their country. This section is my favourite part of the book. Reading Hannah’s story. Then last up we are brought up to the present day, with Caroline reading through old letters that arrived in a mysterious trunk from Penang. My other frustration with the book is that one of the central themes is how women are stronger than men, and they're the ones who consistently hold everything together while the men run off and leave them. While I enjoy a good feminist historical novel, this one came across as slightly more male-bashing than was necessary. The women in the novel seem bent on sleeping with whoever comes near, even if they're warned over and over that they're bad news. I hardly think it's fair to blame a guy for abandoning you when he never even came close to promising he'd stay... Each following generation has unplanned pregnancies and layers of untold truths. Each generation is the story of a strong woman and the love and support of family facing the world in closed ranks never learning from but accepting the mistakes.

King Lear’s court is set in the court of an aging British monarch. The poem is most likely written by William Shakespeare between Othello and Macbeth, and it was first published in 1604. It is the late King Lear‘s understanding that his country’s divisions are between his widowed daughters and their husbands. The error of his ways leads him to insanity. After supporting the displaced King, Gloucester is cast out, and Goneril and Regan are angry as well. Cordelia reconciles with Lear as her army prepares to meet that led by her sisters and their husbands, and she begged Lear to accept her forgiveness. Cordelia and Lear are imprisoned by Edmund, who intends to execute Cordelia.Caroline has long been the keeper of her family’s secrets. But now, with her own daughter needing her more than ever, it’s time to tell the truth – to show Natalie that she comes from a long line of women who have weathered the storms of life, as hardy and proud as the rugged Cornish coastline… After Goneril and Edmund have left, Regan watches as her husband pulls Gloucester’s eyes out. When a servant attempts to stop the Duke of Cornwall, Regan murders him. As she runs offstage after her husband is fatally wounded, she prays. Cornland Shakespeare: An Elizabethan Playwright Both Clara and Hannah are strong women, their determination to lead their lives on their own terms is the basis of the story, with Hannah’s daughter Caroline unravelling their secrets. You are never in doubt which of the three are speaking. I felt that the ending was rather rushed, it needed another chapter to round it off properly, to perhaps emphasise the points that the author was making. My grandmother died without ever reconciling with him. There was one moment when they met just after the Second World War when he found her and went to see her at her house and as soon as she saw him she slammed the door and told him to go away. She never told anybody and he never told anybody.” The thing I most enjoyed about this book is the wonderful, strong women characters the author has created. It was very interesting to follow them throughout the story and see the challenges they face. I liked their determination that their children wouldn’t experience the same problems. I might not have always agreed with their decisions, which sometimes had me wishing I could shout at them, but I always wanted to support them.

There are many characters in King Lear, but some of the most important are Lear himself, his three daughters, and his loyal servant Kent. Lear is the aging king who decides to divide his kingdom among his daughters, but when one of them refuses to flatter him, he banishes her. This sets off a chain of events that leads to tragedy. Lear’s three daughters are Goneril, Regan, and Cordelia. Goneril and Regan are the older daughters who flatter Lear and are awarded a portion of his kingdom. Cordelia is the youngest daughter who refuses to flatter Lear and is therefore banished. Kent is a loyal servant who tries to help Lear see the error of his ways but is eventually banished as well. The characters in King Lear are complex and their interactions with each other drive the plot of the play. There are some well researched details about the ATS & other aspects of both WW1 & WW2 and the first part of the book (Clara & Bertie) drew me in & made me want more. It's a slow paced book, probably designed to be a summer beach type read, but unfortunately after the first section it lost what momentum it had, felt dreary/mundane and by the end, it really felt as if there was a "we need to bring this to an end so that will do" attitude. The Daughter’s Of Cornwell is an engrossing, multi generational family saga which was hugely enjoyable.

Caroline has long been the keeper of her family’s secrets. But now, with her own daughter needing her more than ever, it’s time to tell the truth – to show Natalie that she comes from a long line of women who have weathered the storms of life, as hardy and proud as the rugged Cornish coastline… What I Thought I read this book for a blog tour, so thank you to the blog tour organiser, publishers/publicist, and author for letting me take part in this tour and for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The sister writes that she sees me as a metal of her own, and that she’s worth her weight in that material. When I marry that lord whose hand must carry my burden, I will feel my love for him again and again. As a result, I’d like to wish Her father’s heart peace, as I demonstrate here how much of her heart I have. My two daughters’ dow’rs digest the third, and I let pride, which she calls plainness, marry her. Cornwall and Albany, I am pleased to invest you in collaboration with my powerful force, pre-eminence, and all of the large effects that come with it. Agricultural animals, as well as their attendants, are represented. This will not occur in the future because Jupiter does not intend to do so. What I particularly enjoyed about this book was the emphasis on the strength of the women. Every one of the Bolitho women has had challenges to face up to and every one of them has dealt with them in the best way they could. They are all determined that their own children should be protected from their past mistakes and that they should have opportunities to better themselves. I had particular admiration for Clara and all she went through although there was one particular decision of hers I didn't agree with at all. I won't say what it was of course, as it is one of the big secrets of the book, but it was an emotional part of the story when that was resolved. I love historical fiction and I was so happy to get the chance to read this book, the blurb and cover completely drew me in and I have to say that they did not disappoint. This book is set primarily in Cornwall, but some chapters take part in France, Kent, London, Penang (Malay) and army training camps, and I have to say that the setting (Cornwall) was a very important part of the story, especially surrounding the heritage and family tree of the characters.

After being discovered, Gloucester is then transferred to Regan and Cornwall. He is tortured, tied up like a thief, insulted, and his white beard is yanked off. He claims to himself that he cannot put Gloucester to death without a formal trial, but that he can still punish him severely and get away with it. What Is Gloucester’s Punishment At The Hands Of Cornwall And Regan? There is no one definitive answer to this question; it is a matter of ongoing debate and discussion among Shakespeare scholars. Some believe that Cornwall is killed by Lear himself in a fit of madness, while others argue that it is Gloucester who ultimately kills him. Still others believe that Cornwall’s death is simply a result of the chaotic and violent nature of the play itself. The Bolitho family faces many up and downs over the years and despite the predictability which I would expect from any Fern Britton novel it is a worthwhile read. Certainly you appreciate the author’s love of Cornwall, clearly a place that occupies a huge place in her heart. The reason why she delights so many readers is because dipping into one of her books is like coming home, comforting and reassuring whilst offering a pleasant escape from everyday life. I have read and enjoyed several of Fern Britton's books before and like the others, this is very firmly set in Cornwall (with a diversion to Ealing), but that's where the similarities end. This book is rather different to her other books as it is set over various time periods and has multiple narrators. This change of direction though has worked really well and I enjoyed following all the different yet connected storylines.

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Through these interwoven stories secrets and heartbreak are revealed and we discover exactly what did happen to these women and why they made the choices they did. I love historical fiction and was rivetted by this beautifully descriptive book. In 2006, the song, “The Fern Britton Experience”, which featured in the album, Hang The DJ was named after her by the UK DJ Shitmat. She hosted the reality television show, Soapstar Superstar, and the British Soap Awards 2006. At the Royal Albert Hall, on 31 May 2007, Fern Britton presented the Classical BRIT Awards and also co-presented the British Soap Awards that year.

Clara’s daughter, Hannah, is in love for the first time – but like her mother before her, she realises that everything comes at a price. In the devastating wake of World War Two, she must protect her baby, Caroline... In a change from perhaps what I was expecting from Fern Britton, I am transported to Cornwall as is to be expected but I am submerged into the past in this excellent piece of historical fiction. I really like beachy places. Anywhere by the beach will suit me. I love fish and chips and I actively love eating outside. So I would do fish and chips almost anywhere, and also Barnecutt’s pasties are the best– their Christmas pasty in particular is great: they put cranberry jelly and stuffing in and all sorts of things. It’s yummy.” Caroline lives a quiet life on the Cornish coast. But a devastating discovery threatens everything she holds dear... This secret could break her family, but only if they let it. I will declare my bias from the beginning of this review. I like Fern Britton as a writer and read all of her books.Edmund admits that he attempted to commit suicide by cutting his arm, but that he and his men were still able to escape. Furthermore, he claims that he was not really afraid of Edgar, but rather wanted to fool Gloucester. Edmund apologizes for his actions and asks Gloucester for forgiveness. The read is gentle, charming and engrossing. The detail of the landscapes in Cornwall, Kent, London, Penang and France whisk you away to different points in time in a way that feels authentic and makes you read on.