Very enjoyable read about wartime passions and more recent intrigue. The dual storyline is linked by music and film and although quite different at first, they start to converge. Some good characters, very interesting settings and some lovely bird watching.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for this review copy of Lulu Taylor’s latest book. A dual storyline, Veronica in the 1940’s wartime era, and Romy present day staying on a remote island off Pembrokeshire. This is an easy to read mystery story with some interesting warm characters. It’s a long book so you do feel very immersed in this story, and is a solid chunky read for the winter that is not too taxing. The sort of book that I would happily pick off the library shelf.

The Last Song of Winter by Lulu Taylor

1940s
Young and romantic, Veronica cannot help falling in love, even with unattainable men like handsome film star Jack Bannock. Her other passion is St Elfwy, the windswept jewel of an island off the coast of Pembrokeshire. It becomes her retreat, a refuge from war and a place to recover from lost love. But even peaceful St Elfwy cannot prevent tragedy and heartbreak. .
Present Day
When Romy arrives on St Elfwy, now a bird sanctuary and retreat, she only has the enigmatic warden for company. As she devotes herself to understanding the lure of this beautiful, haunting place, she is drawn into the past and the tale of Veronica Mindenhall. The island hides stories of betrayal and loss, as well as redemption - but it is a perilous path to discover its secrets.

Lulu Taylor has done it again x 100 ! A perfect story to warm your heart at this time of year. Great characters in Romy & Veronica in the dual timeline tale set in St Elfwy. . PERFECT .

Lulu is one of my favourite authors, and I love her winter themed novels. This was another great read for a cosy day. Full of inrigue and secrets, emotion and elation, I loved it! Perfect for cosy season!