I wanted to love this book so much as the premise sounded brilliant, but it was just way too slow and I found I was too bored to care what happened to Agnes.

I did like the writing style, it just needed a bit more pace; one third into the book, nothing had happened!

Thank you to the author and publisher for an ARC

I liked this story of a woman coming home to prove herself to her family that remains….her journey was interesting.

A deeply sad and troubling book as man’s inhumanity to man is laid bare. More than just broken dreams, this is about a broken life. The need to understand it along the way and many years later is heart-rending as the author takes you alongside a painful journey through an unrelenting lifetime absence of love.

The plot is as deep and dark as it gets, multi-layered with 'who knew what when?' as the strands come together and the finer details get filled in. This is an absolutely compelling, gripping book full of mystery and suspense. Only a few authors can write deeply involving psychological drama of the very highest quality.

The E-Book could be improved and more user-friendly, such as links to the chapters, no significant gaps between words and a cover for the book would be better. It is very document-like instead of a book. A star has been deducted because of this.

This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and I would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

A very sad book. You can choose your friends but not your family is a very true adage. Having quite a lot of sympathy for Agnes I did find her a bit frustrating. I have never been to Australia but have Mallorca and I know which I instinctively prefer. The last line of the book, better to travel alone than in bad company makes me wonder if Agnes really is OK at the end of the book. I suspect will resonate with a lot of people

An interesting account which gives insight to Australia of the time as well as to the author’s own life experience. As with any memoir, I am impressed by the author’s willingness to explore and share often deeply personal and sensitive experiences and observations.