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The Vets At Hope Green part 2 by Sheila Norton

Feb4

Speaking To My Heart

The Vets At Hope Green part 2 by Sheila Norton continues the tale of Sam, a young woman living in London but dreaming of village life. Again, just seven chapters that leaves the reader hanging on for the next part. Sheila Norton’s engaging style really speaks to my heart.

The residents of Hope Green are wonderfully portrayed – all unique – from single mums to grumpy vets to gossiping neighbours to caring grandmothers – a fabulous glimpse into village life. My heart wants to move there!

As a crazy cat lady, I lost my heart to a small black kitten. Sheila Norton really knows cats as she had captured not only my heart but the personality of a kitten.

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The Vets At Hope Green part 1 by Sheila Norton

Feb4

An Absolute Delight

The Vets At Hope Green part 1 by Sheila Norton was absolutely delightful. At only seven chapters, it drew me in and left me wanting more, more, more!

It was written in the first person in the voice of Sam, a young woman living in London but dreaming of an idyllic life in the country. Escaping from the city to a visit to her Grandmother in the country opens Sam’s eyes to the possibilities of a new life. I ‘saw’ life through Sam’s eyes and I too, wanted that life. Sheila Norton’s style of writing is warm and engaging. It feels more like a narrative from a friend than reading a novel.

At times I smiled. At times I cried. I ‘lived’ the action.

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