Yet again another triumph. I love everything that Ruth Hogan has written and yet again this did not disappoint. Set in Brighton we learn all about the lives of a group of ladies working in a holiday camp. This then links to the mystical Madame Burova who harbours secrets revealed in her crystal ball.

I love being given the opportunity to update our school library which is a unique space for both senior students and staff to access high quality literature. This is definitely a must-buy. It kept me absolutely gripped from cover to cover and is exactly the kind of read that just flies off the shelves. It has exactly the right combination of credible characters and a compelling plot thatI just could not put down. This is a great read that I couldn't stop thinking about and it made for a hugely satisfying read. I'm definitely going to order a copy and think it will immediately become a popular addition to our fiction shelves. 10/10 would absolutely recommend.

This story spans five decades. The author really brings the characters to life
It is such an uplifting and moving story.
A great read

I took a while to get into this book. The dual timeline was a little distracting. Quirky but not really to my taste which is a shame as I loved the Keeper Of Lost Things

This book took me a long time to read, I do normally like a Ruth Hogan book but there were triggers with the dogs that made reluctant to read but as I enjoy the author I continued on.

I was given a free copy by netgalley and the publishers but the review is entirely my own.

Found this just a bit too pedantic and roaming all over the place with its timeline and characters to keep me enthralled. It has potential, if one loves overly detailed stories with a big cast of characters, but the writing wasn't very conducive to helping me keep track of who's who, what's what, and why even am I reading this/for what plot or idea or storyline? Felt jumbled and confusing on the whole for me, sadly

This was my first time reading a book from the author but I am delighted to say I thoroughly enjoyed the story and I look forward to reading more books from the writer in the future

I have adored the 2 previous books I have read by this author and I was excited to get to Madame Burova..unfortunately this book did not live to my expectations. The double timeline was very confusing for me and I didn't feel I was getting to know the characters or building a picture in my mind of the plot. I couldn't bring myself to care for their story.

I've never read anything by Ruth Hogan before, but I will be doing so in future as I really enjoyed Madame Burova. Her writing style is uncomplicated but she manages to draw the reader in to her characters' world so easily so I could lose myself in her words.

Madame Burova has a dual timeline, alternating between the early 1970s and the present day. Many of the characters are recurring characters and it was interesting to see what had happened in their lives in the intervening years. In the present day, there is a mystery with its roots in the past and I enjoyed trying to work out what the answers were. I did work this out before the reveal, but this didn't affect my enjoyment of it.

The strength of this novel lies in its characters and I found that I was able to invest in every single one, even those who don't appear regularly. There are moments of humour and moments of sadness and I felt emotionally connected to each element of the story. The author explores a number of themes in the novel and this adds to its richness.

I loved this dual timeline story. Beautifully written, with charming characters, it's definitely a keeper.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.

Madam Burova is closing up her booth on the Brighton seafront and retiring after over 50 years as a Tarot Reader, Palmist and Clairvoyant. She is the keeper of secrets. Anything that she has been told in confidence during a reader remains with her alone. It is like the sanctity of Catholic Confession.

Billie has come to a crossroads in her life. When her Dad became ill she took voluntary redundancy from her job as a university lecturer and moved back home to look after him. Her marriage was over at this point so she and her husband sold their property and split the proceeds and went their separate ways. As the book opens Billie is preparing to handover her childhood home to its new buyer, sold after the death of her father.

As she sorts through all the junk mail she finds a brown envelope that had been forwarded on by her father's solicitors. It contains a letter from her father revealing some shocking information that will change Billie's life forever.

The story is told via a dual timeline with some chapters set in 1972 and others in the present time. The combination of these two parallel stories is a beautiful heartwarming story filled with lively characters and a rich beautifully described 1970s England - complete with racists, sexists and openly misogynistic employers. It is a gorgeous story that I devoured in just a day as I really wanted to find out what had happened to Imelda Burova and her colleagues at the holiday camp.

Supplied by Net Galley and John Murray Press, Two Roads in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book, unfortunately I wasn’t able to get to it before it was archived but will review in full when I do.

Unfortunately I have tried multiple times to complete this book but have just not been able to get into it. I dont think there is a particular reason, it's just not for me.

This great new novel from the author of The Keeper of Lost Things is quirky and charismatic. Set between now and the 1970s and full of identifiable characters, this book doesn’t shy away from the realities of racism and emotions, but comes with wit and warmth. A book you’d want to read in one sitting and will leave lasting impressions. A real page turner and great for your summer break on the south coast. Ruth Hogan is a wonderful story teller and this latest offering does not disappoint.

Absolutely beautiful book. I loved it and could not put it down. Thank you netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in return for a review.

I love Ruth Hogan and with this one she does not disapoint. I love how she tells tales about people you wouldnt ordinarily hear about and she makes them so beautifully spellbounding.

I have enjoyed this authors previous books as they are always unique and quirky and a bit different. This one was a fabulous story that was a very poignant read whilst having some moments of fun mixed up in finding out the secret that Madame burova has been keeping for a lifetime. The story is written over dual timelines 1973 and the current times and follows the life of the tarot reader Madame burova and the events she experienced growing up and in present times and how Billie the other central character is drawn to this tarot reader to find the answers of who her real parents were.

This was a heartwarming yet heartbreaking read and am looking forward to reading more from this author.

Yet another fantastic Ruth Hogan novel! I absolutely love Hogan's characters and she interleaves their lives beautifully! If you enjoyed The Keeper of Lost Things, this is definitely worth a read!

Fortune teller Madame Burova is retiring, but before she does she has some promises to keep and some secrets to reveal
I really enjoyed this book, good interlinked characters with flashes back at some of their pasts in the 70’s and how it shaped their future. It kept me reading and engaged until the end to understand how the relationships worked out and what secrets would come out. I did guess one part of the plot but it didn’t spoil the whole read.
I’ll definitely check out the authors other novels and look out for new ones.

Thanks for NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Ahhhh I really, really, really wanted to LOVE this book because I adored Ruth's previous books Queenie Malone's Paradise Hotel, The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes and The Keeper of Lost Things.

I listened to Madame Burova on Audible and whilst the narrator was great, the story didn't really grab me in the same way as her previous books.

I almost gave up listening half way through, because I couldn't connect to the characters or the storyline, but I continued to listen in the hope that I would eventually be captured by the story.

Madame Burova (Imelda) was a very likable character and her parents especially her mother were a delight to get to know and if you enjoy an easy, uplifting tale, then you probably will enjoy this book. Personally for me, it was an OK listen - I think I expected more from the characters and storyline based on the authors previous books.

But don't let my thoughts put you off because it's more than likely it's ME and not the book.