This eBook was an easy read, but not as captivating as I was expecting. The story starts with the introduction to the lead character Daisy, a 16-year-old aspiring theatre set artist. We learn of her father and mother and how they have come onto hard times and soon been evicted from their house and sent to a less desirable part of town, where her dad tries his hardest to find work, in the early part of the 1900s.

When it comes to historical books I love to get whisked away to whatever, era is being described, but I found myself forgetting which era I was in, apart from the odd mention of the workhouses and perhaps Daisy’s living accommodation. Apart from this, there were no detailed descriptions of many of the clothes which I really missed, but that being said, I found it easy to like Daisy, but got lost in her misfortune.

The stories plods through Daisy’s woes as she tries to secure her career as an artist. But with every turn there appears to be more troubles that get in the way. She is set to Marry her young beau and fellow creative Harry, but still she struggles to find the happy path. Her story turns once again and this time she is sent away to live with her Uncle.

The story is one of hard times and although it’s a light and easy read, it drags due to the non-stop bother that Daisy finds herself in. There is a light mention to the bangle which is a special reminder of times she once had. But dragging through the simplicities of Daisy’s life from one page to the next didn’t feel exciting. She does get to points where there is a start of some hope, but it still for me didn’t quite hit the mark.

It was a great novel. Loved reading it and the writer is great. Would most likely read again and recommend to others.

A lovely book with some intriguing twists and turns. Life is incredibly hard when your future is taken out of your hands, but friends can make all the difference. A wonderful tale.

‘The Girl With The Silver Bangle’ is the latest book by Linda Finlay.

London, 1910. A cruel twist of fate means Daisy must give up the job she loves painting for a theatre company and move to Devon. Only the silver bangle she wears on her wrist brings comfort, reminding her of a young man who once promised her his heart. In Devon, life is very different. Lodging with her uncle at his busy tavern, Daisy must scrub and serve for her keep. And when her uncle catches her sketching, he is furious and forbids her to draw. But a chance meeting with two travelling artists offers Daisy a different path, and steeling her courage, Daisy runs away with them to Lamorna, Cornwall, home to a famous group of bohemian artists…

Set in 1911, the story is seen from the aspiring artist Daisy, who’s world turns upside down when her father when standing up for a woman loses his job as well as the family home. Without an income, the family of three move to a slum area, to the top floor where Daisy’s mum is unable to leave due to her bad leg. Daisy becomes the main breadwinner in the family, as she gets a promotion in her job. She’s no longer just a runner but a set artist and this gives her an extra few bob as well as confidence to hone her skill. Moving up in the world, with a boyfriend that’s asked for her hand in marriage, life is going well for Daisy until a tram accident kills her father and seriously injures her mother, leaving Daisy with no other option but to move in with her creepy uncle, a man she doesn’t know.

Her uncles offers her a roof in his ale house but Daisy hates it, from the leering stares from the men, to the bullying behaviour from Polly, her uncle’s help who hates everyone and everything. The only solace is that her mother will get better and she will marry Harry, but he never responds to her letters and Daisy worries that he no longer loves her and finds herself clutching to the silver bangle that he made for her proving his love.

Trapped in an unknown town with a handsy uncle and with no money to her name, she finds help with Claude and Grace who rescue her and give her the confidence to hone her art and not to give up on love or life.

I’m not the biggest fan of historical fiction, but I must admit that I was easily absorbed in this story of friendship and love. Set in a time when the Suffragettes were becoming known and women were finding their voices, this book paints a vivid and harsh picture of the hardship that women were exposed to. I loved Daisy, she was a bright and determined young woman who had her life paved out for her, only for it to be cruelly taken away and how she adapts to change with the help from her new friends.

A story of hardship and determination against the backdrop of the rural countryside, ‘The Girl With The Silver Bangle’ is a romantic and atmospheric story that sweeps the reader away with it vivid descriptions and dialogue and a leading lady that never gives up.

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Daisy loves her job in the theatre, where she works helping behind the scenes and what she really loves is helping painting the scenery. In a time where women artists are just appearing Daisy loves it.

Sadly her father loses his job and their home. He is sacked for standing up for a widow but his good deed ends up putting his own family having to live in squalor in Tiger Yard. Daisy is so happy in her job, she is engaged to Harry who is training to be a craftsman in silver work. Her father has given her blessing and everything is looking good for her. Then tragedy strikes and Daisy has to go to live in Devon with her Uncle Rich Tucker who is not the benevolent person that he leads her to believe he is. She meets with a female artist called Grace who introduces her to a group of artists and they become her escape.

I enjoyed this book, I especially liked Daisy who is a fiesty, modern,young woman who is ambitious and wants more in life than working in a factory. She is desperate to be trained as an artist, but knows she needs to help support her family too.

The feminist angle of the book, with suffrage and women starting to have a voice, plus the references to the art world made the story all the more engaging. It has sadness, drama, and I loved the Devon and Cornwall connection, a great historical read.

4 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you to HQ for my invitation to the tour and my e-copy of the book in return for a fair and honest review

Daisy is artistic and enjoys working painting theatrical scenery, but when tragedy strikes, she forced to relocate to Devon and work for her uncle, who doesn't pay her and forbids her sketching. Determined to escape from her life of drudgery, she risks all, running away with some travelling artists to Lamorna Cornwall.

Historically correct, vividly described settings form the backdrop for vibrant characters and a story that reflects the artist lifestyle in the Arts and Crafts era. The storytelling is lovely, and it's easy to become immersed in the character's lives and empathise with their problems.

This is an enjoyable and escapist read for those who like historical fiction.

I received a copy of this book from HQ via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

London, 1910: A cruel twist of fate means Daisy must give up the job she loves, painting foor a theatre company and move to Devon. Only the silver bangle on her wrist brings her comfort, reminding her of a young man who once promised her his heart. Life is very different in Devon. Daisy stays with her uncle at his busy tavern. Daisy must clean aand serve for her keep. But her uncle forbids her to draw. But a chance meeting with two travelling artists offers daisy a different path in life.


We follow Daisy's story from when she has to leave London to move to her uncle's tavern in Devon. She's only got the silver bangle to give her comfort as it reminds her of the young man who gave it to her. This is a well written and heartwarming story. We then learn of her journey whwn she meets two bohemian artists and runs away with them to Lamorna, Cornwall. The book has a steady pace. The characters are well rounded and believable. Fans of Historical fiction will love this book.

I would like to thank #NetGalley, #HQ and the author #LindaFinlay for my ARC #TheGirlWithTheSilverBangle in exchange for an honest review.

Absolutely loved this book, but it wasn’t a surprise as I have read all Linda Finlay’s books. Daisy is adorable, trying to support her parents and see her beloved Harry until disaster strikes. Her Uncle seems to be the answer but all is not as it seems. Love and faith will come through in the end.
Highly recommend this book

Oh an enchanting read right through. set in London the year is 1910 and Daisy is wearing a silver bangle as a reminder of her sweetheart, giving up her job she has to move to Devon working for her uncle in his tavern she then starts travelling with a group of bohemian artists.
Oh what has life in store for Daisy? I loved this book so enchanting to read all the way through its a must read for sagas readers , full of wholesome pages right till the end. wonderful book

What a wonderful story of friendship and love even in the hardest of times, this book has everything to keep you wanting to read more and you won't be disappointed, can't wait to read more from this author

The main character is Daisy who has a hard life. First her parents are so poor they move into a slum area. Daisy is sad as she leaves her sweetheart Harry behind. She works hard to help her parents out, sad events happen forcing Daisy to go to live with her evil Uncle .
Daisy is forced to work so hard for while he doesn’t pay her anything. This means she is unable to return to her hometown. She manages to escape and is looked after by a group of artists. The book was really interesting as it covered different life cultures. The Bohemian one was interesting. I loved it and would definitely recommend it.

Another wonderful book from the pen of Linda Finlay a totally enjoyable book that draws you in and takes on a delightful journey.5*

Thank you for the opportunity to read this advance copy of this book.

I have read all of Linda FInlay's books and was looking forward to this one being published so feel privileged to be able to read it in advance.

I love her books - they take different aspects of often rural crafts and explains the processes involved in the lives and activities of the crafters. This started with The Royal Lacemaker and continued with other crafts. So I had expected The Girl with the Silver Bangle to be set within the jewellery trade but the bangle referred to a love token given by the girl's love who was an apprentice jeweller on the fringes of the Arts and Crafts Movement.

Daisy is faced with tragedy and the story tells of her upheaval from all she knew in London to a life of servitude in Devon. She manages to escape from this and becomes part of a group of bohemian artists who nurture her own artistic skills. She loses touch with Harry - her betrothed - through the cruelty of an Uncle but eventually and perhaps in an unlikely way, is reunited with him. The thread that keeps the story together is the silver bangle with its engraved daisy decoration.

I read this book really quickly because it was easy to read but as said I have read all Linda Finlay's books and know her style.

THank you again for the chance to read this book - I look forward to the next.

Oh an enchanting read right through. set in London the year is 1910 and Daisy is wearing a silver bangle as a reminder of her sweetheart, giving up her job she has to move to Devon working for her uncle in his tavern she then starts travelling with a group of bohemian artists.
Oh what has life in store for Daisy? I loved this book so enchanting to read all the way through its a must read for sagas readers , full of wholesome pages right till the end. wonderful book