A very different style of writing than I’m used to but I really enjoy the way each of the tales intertwined with the other etc. This was my “hot
Chocolate and comfies on a rainy afternoon” read.
I adored the straight talking “Aunt Ag” & found myself lost in the 20s for a little while :)
Thanks netgalley & the fab Jenni Kerr for sharing her work for us here

Such a great premise for a book; a sliding doors-type story based on which prospective tenant sentimental yet wise Agnes Humphries will choose. Perhaps in will be her troublesome niece, Clara. Or the very respectable Mr Thomson, or even shy Mercy Mayweather who lost her husband in the war.

Set in 1927, the book is structured to take each scenario in turn, and for me Clara’s story took a tad too long to reach her turning point. Once it did I was certainly more invested in the characters’ individual tales and the way they twist together with the existing residents of 23 Burlington Square – and eventually with each other.

Magnifico!
What to say about this book…
Ok soooooo No.23 is the home of Agnes Humphries who takes boarders in to pay for the upkeep of this magnificent Kensington home….she has ( through unfortunate circumstances ) a room to let and has 3 folk to interview, she likes all 3, ( I too was intrigued by all 3 ) and so decides on who to rent the room to…and the book in 3 parts then tells the ‘sliding doors’ story of what happens when she chooses each one, more than cleverly introducing the other remaining 2 into each third….am I explaining it well enough?
Honestly it’s a riot of everything needed to make you laugh, cry, gasp ( I did twice ) and just enjoy every single word of this historical alluring tale
Every so often a book comes along and you know its magicalness ( anno not a word but suits what trying to say ) and this is that
I cant say anymore how good this is
Except its great 😎

This book takes readers on a journey back to the glamorous world of 1927 London, where Miss Agnes Humphries must decide which of three applicants will become her new lodger. The book cleverly employs a 'sliding doors' concept, exploring alternate timelines based on Agnes's choice. Spoiled and somewhat entitled Clara, earnest banker Stephen, and the young war widow Mabel each have their secrets and stories that influence one another's lives.

While I appreciate the author's creativity and effort, I personally didn't find this book entirely to my liking. It had its moments, but overall, it didn't resonate with me as much as I had hoped. This novel might appeal to those who relish light historical fiction and appreciate a more feminist perspective.

Loved this story about a woman who runs a boarding house where a tenant has passed so she must choose one of 3 applicants to rent the now vacant apartment. One of the people is her spoiled niece, another is a man who works in a bank and the third is a young war widow. This books tells the stories of what would happen if she rented to each one.

Well I think this read is just the tonic as we enter the colder darker wintry nights. A fantastic blend of characters which take their part in turn. Without spoilers, I perhaps wanted more from Part 4- but I always think its a compliment when a book doesn't feel long enough and leaves you wanting more.

A great sense of place, and an intriguing turn of events. A great concept that was well executed and I was more than happy to ride along with the residents of No23!

Dazzling.

This novel has a creative premise: the year is 1927, and landlady Agnes Humphries has to decide which of three lodgers to rent her newly-available spare room to. All three potential lodgers are hiding secrets, and Keer plays out each of the three being offered the room in a bit of a "Sliding Doors" style. Clara, Agnes's spoiled niece, is the focus of the first story, and there were a few things in this first section that made me come very close to DNFing, despite the fact that I've never DNF'd an ARC. When you write a redemption arc, you make it very difficult for yourself if you start with the character being 100% rotten and unlikable, and Clara was unfortunately that for me. Ultimately, I'm glad I stuck with the book, but, without giving any spoilers, I had some definite issues with Clara. In the next section, Agnes gives the room to a respectable young banker, Stephen. This was probably my favorite section with the secrets that eventually came out. In the last section, Agnes offers the room to a beaten-down young war widow, Mercy. Like the other lodgers, Mercy is hiding things that eventually come to light. When all is said and done, everything eventually turns out the way it should with several very convenient coincidences. This book had a lot of potential but was uneven and I think more could have been made of the sliding doors device; it needed a little more glue or caulking to make it more cohesive. That being said, I did enjoy the story overall. Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for a digital review copy.

I devoured this book so well written so entertaining.The story the characters drew me in.Perfect book to relax with and head to Burlington Square.#netgalley #boldwoodbooks.

This was incredible; I needed something easy going and fun loving to ease myself back into a reading headspace. And this certainly delivered a wonderfully written delight that will keep you gripped throughout just wanting more and more.

An interesting tale retold three times with three different people as heroine or hero set in the roaring twenties with a nod back to the late 188os and a glance forward to the late 194os.
Jenni Keer introduces us to; Clara a rich and privileged bright young thing, Stephen a seemingly mild mannered bank employee a bit down on his luck, and Mabel, a runaway widow seeking to escape her harsh treatment back on the farm.
How would life pan out depending on which character is given a room to rent at No. 23 with the motherly character of Agnes as their big hearted landlady? What ripples will be felt in the lives of the other inhabitants of the house?
An intriguing premise quite well handled, in the main, by the author.
But there are some jarring flaws and the book does seem a bit too contrived to be too believable. Some anachronistic dialogue and some speeches leaving the mouths if the characters spoil one's wholehearted enjoyment of the novel.
Worth 3.5 stars if one were feeling generous, but 3 if being brutally honest.
Thank you NetGalley and Brookwood books for this e arc

There were no other review when I started reading this. I went in pretty much blind, so here are the things I would have loved to know:

There is a bit of romance in this, but it’s not the main focus, which is the relationship between all the characters and how just one choice can change it all.

This concept is brought in the form of three different parts in the book, each focusing on a different choice. I found the concept extremely interesting and refreshing!

The story is written in the third person, each chapter focusing on one character. Since all the characters have a very distinct voice, it’s never hard to figure out who we are following.

As for the writing, it’s clean and descriptive but not overly so, just enough for us to get a good idea of the setting, which is the 1920.

The character are slightly stereotypical, we have the rebellious child who is just bored, the Mr perfect who is just a bit too suspicious, the shy widow and the round sweet older lady. Overall they are still well presented and complexe and serve the purpose of the story well.

I loved this book. Interwar sliding doors. Yes please. I really didn't want to put it down and lovedseeing the changes in stories and how different decisions impacted the story

This wasn’t the time ‘travelling’ book I was expecting but it was so different from any other book I’ve read. It follows the story of Agnes who lives at 23 Burlington Square and after one if her lodgers dies her search for the next person.to have the room. Would it be Clara her niece who’s a bit of a flibbertigibbet! Stephen who claims he works in a bank! Or Mercy who claims she’s a widow. I live the way each story interweaves with the others. So unusual. So readable. The preparation and research must have been phenomenal. I absolutely loved it at the end. It’s a must read