I was intrigued by this story and its characters. Set in London in the 1960's, not that long ago, but worlds away from how we live today. This story makes me happy to have been born when I was, allowing me more choices then women of that time frame.

If you can't tell, I'm on a slight Jojo Moyes kick ... I decided to try to read as many of her books as possible before my brain completely turns into mush for the remainder of the school year. Moyes, again, does a lovely job of interweaving narratives - the past with the present - to bring her reader full circle. Since I've now read so many of her books in succession, the plot was a bit predictable to me, but still entirely engrossing. I especially enjoyed the way she told Jennifer Stirling's story from start to finish. Moyes does an admirable job of creating complex, strong, fascinating female leads throughout her novels - and Jennifer Stirling shines as one of her brightest examples.

I didn't like this book. I wanted to. there were so many interesting points. and yes, I guess the book is pretty close to real life because opportunities are missed and bad choices are made. but I just didn't like the book. the only character I liked was Rory, and he's such a small part.

Slow start but loved the story

A touching look at love gained, lost, never forgotten, and found again. It was an easy read, but also a lovely read, not too fluffy, but not too heavy.