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Margo
30th April 2006, 19:43
The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets ~ Eva Rice
Publisher Review
ISBN: 0-7553-2550-8
Book Type: Fiction.

I found this book lovely to read, it's set in the 1950's just as Rock n Roll era is entering. It's about a family who have lost their husband/father to the war and how they struggle to make ends meet without him, and how living in a magnificent house, which many people adore, constantly reminds the family of their husband/father which at times is too hard to bare.

It's about friendship as two girls Penelope and Charlotte become inseparable. I really did like this part of the book, it was great to see their friendship blossom and grow. It's also a story about love, and teenage girls crush on Johnnie Ray and how Elvis Presley influenced boys too.

I found this a lovely read, not overly thrilling to read but I put it into my cosy category. Anyone who grew up in the rock n’ roll era will love this book and especially if they were fans of Johnnie Ray.

I'm also sure there is something everyone can relate to in this book.
I myself give this book 8/10

Inanna
1st May 2006, 08:13
I have this too read after hearing how much you enjoyed it Margo :D

Sarahrob
2nd May 2006, 09:32
I read this book over the weekend and absolutely adored everything about it, from the pink-tipped pages to the characters and story. I love the whole tone of it, it reminded me of those madcap heiress stories from the 1930s.

I absolutely fell in love with Charlotte, and wanted to go and have tea and ginger scones with her myself!