I had a very hard time putting this one down to get anything done other than reading it from start to finish.

Angela Marsons does a fantastic job setting the scene.
Kit Mason is or was a “woman of the streets” who had a very painful life, she’s managed to flee from her pimp.

Frances Thornton a well to do upper class Lawyer don’t you know! Whose living the life.
But not everything in Frances life is what it seems to be looking from the reveals.

As these women form a unique bond through they’re attending AA ground to overcome their addiction more and more the authors revelations unravel.

I really loved how this book was written and the gusto it set for me as a reader to eagerly keep turning the pages.

It’s a backlist book that slipped its way down my kindle and I’m so glad I picked it up.

This author never ever lets me down. The forgotten woman is another brilliant read that I devoured in one sitting.

Really enjoyable read. Good characters and a Good story. Well worth a read. Think others will enjoy.

The forgotten woman by Angela Marsons. This was a very good read. Moving and emotional. I liked the story and the characters. 4*.

Previously published as My Name Is - The Forgotten Woman by Angela Marson is her debut novel in a completely different genre to her hugely popular and successful Kim Stone Series.

An emotional and moving story about friendship.

I am a massive Kim Stone fan but I'm afraid this novel was not for me. Don't get me wrong they are well written and I'm positive that if this is your genre you would enjoy them but they are not to my taste. I will stick to Ms Marson's crime.
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Let’s take a step back and remind ourselves that this is actually the authors debut novel...what a debut it is. Angela really has something special to give her readers whether it be a women's fiction or a crime thriller.

After reading all of the authors books in the Kim Stone series, The forgotten woman was refreshing to read something by the author in a totally different Genre.

To be honest I wasn't feeling myself when I read this…..So i was already overwhelmed with emotion to start with and this story just broke me...In a good way might I had!

Angela marsons certainly knows how to pull at your heartstrings with a story about two ordinary women, two damaged lifes and one friendship that could save them both. Brought together by attempts conquer their addiction to alcohol.

This book will take you on a rollercoaster journey with Fran and Kit, who are brilliant characters you just can't help but like them.

This is one hell of an engaging and moving story about overcoming obtectiles in your life which I highly recommend giving it 4.5 stars.

My thoughts.

​Firstly I would like to Thank you to the Author, Publishers and Netgalley for a review copy of this book. And apologise on how long it's taken me to get around to reading it. 

​The Amazing author that is Angela Marsons seems to be able to write about anything, and grab you right into the story from the early pages. Again this book was brought to my attention only because of who the aurthor was, and had it been an author I hadn't known, I may never have read it. I am so glad I did read it.
​What an amazing story the journey of two women who have totally different lives but one thing in common. Drink!
​Meeting at an AA meeting they certainly don't hit it off. It's only a matter of time before they realise how they could help each other and a friendship begins to form.
​This really was a heart warming read, emotional yet interesting. I found myself really rooting for Kit and Fran to do so well. 

​A book well worth reading. And a welcome change from the normal genre I read.

I read 'The Forgotten Woman' immediately after 'Dear Mother' and it is clear to me that Angela Marsons has an excellent insight into childhood abuse and its effects on the victims' lives as they move into adulthood. Written with empathy, sensitivity and compassion, 'The Forgotten Woman' is a progressive story of a friendship that develops between two alcoholic females trying to move on and make something of their lives. Kit is a runaway from her sexually abusive stepfather finds herself out on the streets, fending for herself and turning to prostitution for survival. Frances is the polar opposite; cold, controlled, professional and from a highly privileged background. They meet at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting and gradually form an unlikely allegiance in their battle against the booze.
The longer I spent with the characters, the more this story grew on me. Both Kit and Frances are very likeable characters with very believable flaws. They follow a clear progressive path from beginning to end and I found myself willing them to seize their second chance life, make the right choices and move forward with the changes. From a very negative start to their lives, 'The Forgotten Woman' ended just right on a positive note with just enough of an open end to leave the reader hoping that they make it.....

I really enjoyed the book, it has everything I love in a novel from start to finish. I can’t wait to read what the author has planned next!

Bookouture and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of The Forgotten Woman. This is my honest opinion of the book.

The Forgotten Woman is told in the dual perspectives of Kit Mason and Fran Thornton, two women who meet because of an alcohol abuse support group. Kit has a chip on her shoulder, born from being abused by men from the time she was a teenager. Afraid of her own shadow, Kit is struggling to keep her head above water. Fran has always had impossible standards set for her from her parents, her mother in particular. Turning to the bottle for comfort, Fran has to reach the bottom before she can climb her way back up. When the two become friends, will Kit and Fran be able to finally have someone they can rely on for support? Will the mistakes and horrors of the past be put to rest?

The Forgotten Woman was well paced and has two interesting main characters. The dual perspective format works well in this book, as each of the women gets the chance to tell her full story. Both plot lines were compelling, but I liked the story best when the two women come together for mutual support. I would recommend The Forgotten Woman to readers who like realistic and women's fiction and I look forward to reading more by author Angela Marsons in the future.