Another great book by this author set in a dual timeline of WW2 and modern day. Lucia is a lovely main character leading a very difficult life during the war not helped by being estranged from her family. Very good storyline and likeable characters working well in the dual timelines of Lucia in old age so that you get the full conclusion of the story.

I enjoyed this book, if a little confusing in places for example chapter 8 I’m thinking that was a swift change what happened, and in other places. However as the story progresses all becomes clear and I was so glad that I persevered, The friendship Wanda and Lucia had was special I especially liked the start to it. The descriptions of Lucia’s work with the ambulance were vivid. My favourite character was mouse and least favourite was Cossian. Adele’s story was heartbreaking. Personally I thought the ending felt rushed. That said I would try the author again.

This was a real heartbreaker, a wonderful story but so sad. It made me realize how much heartbreaker went on before and during the second world war. I loved the dual timeline and will look forward to reading more by this very talented author. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

I love this authors books and this was one was beautifully written! Told in a dual timeline which I love, this story was heartbreaking at times and yet so hopeful! Highly highly recommend!

Thank you for allowing me to review this book. The second book I have read by Eliza Graham, which I can highly recommend. This book is written over different timelines. Lucia, is the main character from a young teenager through to a old lady. Her story has its high and its lows, at times I was smiling and others in tears. The story begins in 1930's London, but includes time in France, then back into London during the Blitz. What secret is Lucia hiding, we are left wondering until much later in the book. Hence, my interest was held throughout. I didn't want to put it down. Della, Wanda and Effie are important characters who all play their part. Beautifully written story.

The Weight of Goodbye is a dual timeline historical fiction book set in France and London during world war two and the millennium, 2000.

It is a compelling and poignant story of love, loss, compassion and redemption. It has a wonderful cast of well drawn characters and is a very touching story.

Highly recommend!

Tissues, have them handy, as you become enthralled in The Weight of Goodbye. Eliza Graham has written a 5 star novel that takes you on an emotional discovery. An unlikely friendship, secrets, grief, love, and a journey to forgiveness and redemption. A beautifully written story, that moves effortlessly through the dual timelines and a perfect ending.
I would like to thank the author, Strom Publishing and NetGalley for my free copy of this novel, in exchange for my honest review.

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A real page turner. It was terribly sad at times and also beautiful to see the love and support family and complete strangers gave their help and support under the most difficult circumstances. This was a touching story with some wonderful characters.

An enjoyable historical fiction story from a different perspective. This is my first time reading this authors work and I did enjoy her writing style.

I think the characters and story lacked a bit of depth that may have come from a bit more attention to details and if it had been a little longer.

Overall a decent read but predictable in places.

I’m currently enjoying a phase of obsessively reading wartime historical fiction, and The Weight of Goodbye stands proudly amongst them.
Following Lucia, a young and privileged woman as she learns a truth about her father she can’t stomach and leaves her family behind. Told across multiple timelines, it follows her through friendship, love and tragedy. I loved the sections of the novel which focused on Lucia’s experiences as an ambulance driver during the Blitz, and I was fascinated by the references to the Blackshirts, which somehow I’ve never come across before, but will now be looking into.
An emotional read, perfect for curling up with and getting lost in.

This was a beautiful, heartbreaking story of a young woman’s struggles before and during WWII, as told to her sister and friend 60 years later while going through old things before moving. The growth Lucie went through as a human throughout the story is beautiful to see, and the way Eliza teased us with what happened during Lucie’s time in France made me eagerly turn the pages to know just what occurred and was left behind. If you are a fan of historical fiction during WWII, you must read this tale.

This is an emotional book about love and loss during war.
The chapters are well set out and the timeline is written well and not like some that switch that can be confusing.
The characters are believable and I really enjoyed reading their story.

This story was very good. It had romance, sadness and also the hardship of the War.

Lucia lives with her parents and little sister Della. Her Father supports Mosley but Lucia sees her Father in a different light after some incidents. She ends up running away and lives her life for the next few years before War breaks out. Lucia sees things and has her own heartbreak she rescues a girl who she has a connection to.

This story deals with the War and also the year 2000 where we find out what happens to them over the years of the War.

The story all worked well and came together at the end of all the things that happened.

Well written would recommend it.

I just love historical fiction and this book was absolutely amazing. Most of you know I appreciate WWII stories and I truly enjoyed this book.

The story is told through multiple timelines and is done very well, so you won’t be confused.
What I liked most was the emotional roller coaster ride. The story was beautifully written, but it took some time to see more growth in the characters. I don't mind this, but for some, it might feel a bit flat or dragging.
I could easily relate to the characters and felt I was there with them. The world-building was very nice and just drags you further into the story.
If you love historical fiction that makes you think and emotionally invested, this is the book for you. As a bonus…the cover is absolutely stunning.

A truly engaging historical fiction read. The book has 8 parts and each chapter alternates between WWII and present time telling the story of the Blake family predominantly Lucia and her relationship with her sister Della and Effie, a young girl Lucia rescues one night when she is on ambulance duty.
Lucia runs away from her privileged aristocratic family when she is 17 due to her father’s political beliefs. She lives in France but returns to London when the war affects Great Britain and she becomes an ambulance driver.
There is so much heartache for Lucia who says goodbye to family and friends over many years. There is grief, loss and sadness but an overwhelming theme of hope in the book. An emotional read so have the tissues handy.

I cried—more than once! Reading the story told by Lucia Blacke or Lucie Black broke my heart so many times. Every time I read about World War I and World War II, I caught myself wondering how people around the world may have been working in wars. But they are, and we pay for the sadness that is brought together—how many children we lose, how many families are destroyed. Still, I enjoyed reading "The Weight of Goodbye" very, very much.

Three old ladies coming together at the begin of a new millennium. One of them found a chest and when they open it times to back to WWII. One of the ladies has a past the others didn’t know of. Het story starts and it brings, rebellion, love, loss and heartbreak.
I enjoyed reading this story with its twists and turns. This is my third book by this author and I’m looking forward for more.

Thanks NetGalley and Storm Publisher for this ARC,

A poignant story about one women's strained relationship with her family and wartime relationships with her newfound friends. The London war scenes during the Blitz set in the East End were realistic. The emphasis of the story was on her journey and loss during those years.

I like the writer's style and I will look into her earlier books. I certainly can recommend this one, especially if you are interested in London families
affected by WWII!A poignant story about one women's strained relationship with her family and wartime relationships with her newfound friends. The London war scenes during the Blitz set in the East End were realistic. The emphasis of the story was on her journey and loss during those years.

I like the writer's style and I will look into her earlier books. I certainly can recommend this one, especially if you are interested in London families
affected by WWII!

Right off the bat this is an incredibly moving book about loss, grief, sacrifice, and overall redemption. I throughly enjoyed, even at the moments that made me cry, how well done the book was. From both the past and “present” chapters. It was so well written. It truly made me feel a part of Lucia’s story.

I feel like I go talk over the many heart wrenching parts in this book but I don’t want to give spoilers. If you get the chance give this book a read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an eARC copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

5⭐️ Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an advanced copy of The Weight Of Goodbye.

Lucia is a young woman in 1940 whose father has put certain beliefs in her head about different groups of people. When she starts to question if those beliefs are true she knows she has to escape her father. She leaves everything she knows to make her own way. Flash forward to 2000 and three women look through a box from the past and finally talk about what occurred in the past that made them who they are today.

This book was so good. It is about independence, grief, loss, and hope. It was so easy to connect with the characters and actually feel the emotions that they were going through. It was beautifully written.