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Summary

Diane Wordsworth's review of "A New Start at the Beach Hotel" by Capaldi is a glowing five-star endorsement, praising the novel's setting, characters, and intricate storylines, set against the backdrop of women's rights in 1914.

Abstract

The book review by Diane Wordsworth for "A New Start at the Beach Hotel" is highly positive, with the author awarding the novel a full five stars. The story, set in June 1914, follows Edie Moore as she embarks on a new life while harboring a secret that could lead to her being sectioned. The review commends Capaldi's vivid portrayal of Littlehampton and the Beach Hotel, indicating thorough research and a strong affinity for the era. Despite a high turnover of staff in the narrative that caused some initial confusion, Wordsworth was thoroughly engaged, staying up late to finish the book and eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series. The review also mentions the collaboration with NetGalley and Hera Books for providing an advance reader's copy. Additionally, Wordsworth invites readers to support her on Ko-fi, subscribe to her newsletter for a free short story, and join her Substack for writing tips and articles. She also directs readers to more of her book reviews on Medium and her personal website, Words Worth Writing.

Opinions

  • The reviewer, Diane Wordsworth, was captivated by the story from the beginning, indicating it was a great start to the Beach Hotel series.
  • Wordsworth appreciated the setting of the novel, suggesting that Capaldi's familiarity with Littlehampton and the Beach Hotel added authenticity to the narrative

Book Review

A New Start at the Beach Hotel

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This feature is in association with NetGalley.

Many thanks to NetGalley and to Hera Books for letting me see an advance reader’s copy of A New Start at the Beach Hotel.

It is June 1914 and Edie Moore has left her old life behind to start a new one. But that’s not all she’s left behind, for Edie has a secret and if she’s found out, she’ll be sent back. Already threatened with being sectioned, she’s not about to let that happen. And at a time when women still didn’t have any rights, she must keep her secret at all costs.

I thought that this story was a great start to the Beach Hotel series. It had me gripped from the start. I loved the setting, I loved the characters, and I loved the different stories woven in. Capaldi writes as though she knows both Littlehampton and the Beach Hotel very well, and she has also done a lot of research. This is definitely her era and it is written well.

With the high turnover of staff at the hotel, I did get a little bit lost. But that could be because I was rushing to finish it, so keen was I to find out everything. I stayed up late to finish the book and I can hardly wait to start Book 2.

Five stars.

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This review is © Diane Wordsworth. Originally published at https://www.dianewordsworth.com on May 24, 2023.

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