Another delightful read by Dinah Jefferies.
The writer transports you through far flung locations where we meet Louisa and her husband Elliot who have faced difficulties throughout their married life. When he dies, Louisa finds out that she never really knew him at all and surprises herself.
Definitely recommend this book.
Thank you to the author and NetGalley for choosing to read this ARC.

Another great read by Dinah Jeffries set in Ceylon in the mid 29th century.
The story centres around Louisa who is married to Elliot and living Ceylon all seems perfect but when Elliot dies suddenly everything she thought was right starts to unravel. Set against the backdrop of tropical forests and the insular community of ex pats a very satisfying read.

Dinah Jefferies is the author who woke my passion for reading Historical Fiction and this latest book is just as enchanting as her previous ones. There is something special about Dinah’s colourful writing that instantly transports me to the current location and fills me with its sights, sounds and smells. Whether it is a house, street or, as in this book a cinnamon plantation I am right there as each setting is so beautifully described and brought to life.

This story has loss, vulnerability, friendship and love with both villains and heroes. Set in Ceylon, Louisa Reeves is charming, sensitive and caring who at a time when she appears to have lost everything still manages to gather her strength and courage to take responsibility for Connor, a child who is also grieving and very scared.

I have no problem in recommending this book and awarding it 5 Stars as the vivid and atmospheric words are magical.

My thanks to Net Galley for the digital ARC – this is my own opinion of The Sapphire Widow.

I was incredibly grateful to be given an opportunity to read and review an arc copy of this book so thank you to the author and to Netgalley.
I am a huge fan of Dinah Jefferies' novels, both for their captivating stories and for their wonderfully exotic settings. The Sapphire Widow proved to be an equally addictive read as its predecessors.
Louisa and Elliot have had some difficult times in their marriage but have managed to pull through and now have a seemingly idyllic life in Ceylon.
When Elliott is killed in an accident, Louisa starts to uncover the startling truth about her husband. Discoveries which are both shocking and destined to change her life.
This is an amazing story and is beautifully told. Highly recommended.