Miller Street SW22
by Jude Hayland
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Pub Date 28 Feb 2021 | Archive Date 1 Mar 2021
Troubador Publishing Ltd. | Matador
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Description
A story of loss, love, guilt and ultimately hope and redemption, Miller Street SW22 follows a year in the lives of five neighbours who move into the street in the autumn of 2005, each brought to south west London for a new start. Catherine Wells, recently widowed, Sam Gough and his invalid wife, Lydia, and Violet Lawrence find themselves drawn together by Frances Chater into preparations for a centenary street party. The indomitable organiser, she compels them onto a committee and thus they begin to forge cautious friendships.
What they share with each other of their past lives, however, is limited. Both Catherine and Sam feel guilt for actions that haunt them whilst Frances has created a lie of a life, a substitute identity, in order to help her navigate the breakdown of her marriage. Only Violet, youthful and unfettered, is free of self-recrimination and duplicity. Meanwhile, in Brighton, Andrew Chater, Frances’ estranged husband, negotiates his new life in Pilgrim Square with his lover, Charlotte Prideaux, unaware that Frances is intent on destroying this relationship and regaining her place as his wife.
As the months pass and the date of the street party grows closer, Catherine, Sam and Frances are unaware of what lies ahead. For the past, they are to discover, is not as fixed and immovable as they have assumed. It can beguile. Ultimately, what is uncovered in the summer of 2006 offers each of them a future unimagined and an entirely new understanding of the past.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
I loved this book set over one year in a South West London street. Five people move into a house in Miller Street recently converted into four apartments. They all have secrets in their past which are gradually and intriguingly revealed through the book. The characters are well-drawn and completely believable. The author's research has been meticulous - I could picture Miller Street and felt that I knew the Harriet Howe House museum. I wished that it was a real museum that I could visit! I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well-written and satisfying story. - Carol Randall
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781800468627 |
| PRICE | US$4.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 200 |
Featured Reviews
Stacey H, Reviewer
I loved the street where I lived as a child. You knew everyone in the terrace & everyone was friendly, helping each other out. Nowadays sadly this isn't always the case 🏡
I absolutely loved this book, it was beautifully written, the characters became like old friends & you could visualise yourself living among them. The camaraderie of those living in such close quarters was heartwarming & reminded me of childhood families & friendships.
Set over the course of a year, five neighbours move into Miller Street each wanting their new start. Although cautious at first, they soon become close friends & this is their story of new beginnings, friendship, lies & regrets.
Many thanks to Netgalley for my ARC in return for my honest review.
𝗜 𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 5 ⭐ 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
Federica A, Reviewer
What a lovely read!
Set over the course of a year, four neighbours move into Miller Street eager for a new start. Each of them has a past of loss, grief, secrets and sense of guilt.
During the year secrets are revealed and new beginnings take place, each one their own, but somewhat interlinked.
The writing is extremely good, the characters are relatable and well-drawn. The story is engaging and the book very hard to put down.
Highly recommended!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Sally T, Reviewer
Miller street is a wholesome, enchanting read about the residents of a converted house that has been made into four apartments,five new residents all move in at the same time,one couple Sam and Lydia, a young girl, a recently widowed lady and a fierce domineering character! All very different and only linked by living in the same place. They all bring with them baggage, history, and life events but over the course of a year galvanised by the domineering Frances they come together to organise a street party snd in doing so become friends, make amends and start living again! Miller street reminded me very much of the road I live in where we have a great sense of community and friendship making it a great place to live!
Thank you net galley for this early read.
Gea E, Librarian
Loved this book! Told from the viewpoint of various Miller Street residents (and a few others) over a period of a year,, this book tells the story of the new residents of Miller Street SW22 in London. The only things they have in common are living in the same house which has been converted to flats, secrets from the past, and a desire for a fresh start. Set around the centenary of the street, from planning to the actual event, the stories of each character unfold.
Katherina M, Reviewer
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. The author of this book brings to mind the great writers Maeve Binchy, Marcia Willet and Rosamund Pilcher. This type of story is reminiscent of their style although I fear that the writing is not as entertaining or emotionally felt. If you like those types of novels, stories of neighbors and community, I would recommend this book to you. It is the story of people and it is always uplifting when you read about struggles that are faced and challenges that are overcome as a community pulls together.
Beth C, Reviewer
great read. have not read a book about a group of complex characters all together in a long time. truly enjoyed this read. written beautifully. great characters and setting. a great book club discussion book. will definitely recommend to all.
Abby S, Reviewer
Loved this book reminded me of a Maeve Binchey novel.Families move to Miller street a group of characters each there for different reasons.The street the families come alive.I was totally involved hated for the book to end looking forward to more by the author,#netgalley#troubadorbooks
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