Thank you to NetGally for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love, love, love "The Memory Keeper" by Colin Burnside! Though it started off a bit slow, once I got into it, I found it to be an incredibly captivating read that kept me up late, eagerly turning pages to find out more. This book is a wonderful page-turner!

One of my favorite aspects of the novel is its dual timeline. I love discovering how things link together as the story unfolds, and Burnside does an excellent job of keeping readers guessing about the lives of the two main characters. In the present day, we follow Jennifer, who is dealing with grief while working to recover a WWII Spitfire at a local dig. In 1940, we meet the enigmatic Bella, who is desperately trying to use her hard-earned skills for the war effort by posing as her brother as women were unable to fight.

Bella, in particular, stands out as a compelling lead. Her story is so well-written that I couldn't put the book down. Burnside's writing skillfully weaves together the past and present, creating a rich and engaging narrative that keeps you invested in both timelines.

Overall, "The Memory Keeper" is a beautifully crafted story that seamlessly blends historical fiction with contemporary issues. It’s a book that will keep you guessing and deeply engaged from start to finish. I will definitely be hunting down more books by this author!

A really good historical drama book that leaves you desperate to know how it ends. A nice read that trots along at a good pace.

A beautifully moving story about love and loss. I’d previously read Her Forgotten Promise by Corin Burnside so I couldn’t wait to read this one and it did not disappoint.
The Memory Keeper weaves together two timelines, one of an archeologist and historian, Jennifer who in 2014 is searching for the remains of a British spitfire shot down in WWII, while struggling with the ever increasing frailty of her grandfather. In contrast, Bella Gardner an experienced pilot laments the fact that only men can fly spitfires. This moving story brings twists and turns, weaving the timelines seamlessly of such strong emotive characters, you’ll love them until the very last page. Thank you so much for the ARC and I cannot wait to see what Burnside writes next! I’ll be first in the queue!

What an amazing read, honestly could not put it down until I had read to the end, great storyline and characters, this book made you feel part of the story

A moving story of love and loss. In 2014, archaeologist/historian Jennifer is hoping to find the remains of a British plane shot down by friendly fire in WWII. She also has family worries, including her beloved grandfather's increasing frailty. In the 1940s, feisty Bella Gardner laments the fact that only men can fly Spitfires in action even though she is a very experienced pilot. A moving storyline with several twists and strong characters.