Book Review - The Memory Tree by Linda Gillard

TITLE - The Memory Tree

AUTHOR - Linda Gillard

PAGES - 335 Pages

GENRE - Family saga

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SYNOPSIS -

Can the power of love overcome life’s darkest memories and deepest losses?

When her favourite beech tree is felled in a storm, Ann feels as if someone has died. But when long-hidden seed packets are found inside the trunk, Ann realises there are more memories than her own lurking within the ancient tree . . .

A century earlier, head gardener William Hatherwick and Hester Mordaunt, mistress of Beechgrave, share a love for the mighty estate – and an undeclared love for each other. But when war breaks out, William is sent to the battlefields of France, and as the conflict rages on, Hester grieves beneath the tree. Can she and William ever find happiness once he’s witnessed the horror of the trenches?

In the present day, historian Connor Grenville wants to understand why his late grandmother tried to destroy Hester’s archive before she died. Who was she trying to protect – and why? His findings bring long-suppressed memories back to Ann’s mind . . .

Beneath the shadow of the tree, love is won and lost, and secrets are hidden and revealed. Will the truth heal the wounds that lie buried in the past?

Revised edition: Previously published as The Trysting Tree, this edition of The Memory Tree includes editorial revisions.

MY REVIEW 
I have read a few of Linda's books but think this is my favourite so far. Set in two different time periods but the same location and intertwined families. So many powerful and strong characters; especially the women.I loved how the author gave the women a voice and such depth and strength. I enjoyed the relationships that emerged between the various characters.

This is a book of so many interesting elements. Family trees; the glory of nature; war and sacrifice; love and betrayal. This was a well thought out and well researched novel. I loved all the characters and enjoyed reading how their lives progressed.

It was a powerful read and hard to put down, so five stars from me.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Linda Gillard is the author of eight novels and lives in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. She has

been an actress, journalist and teacher.

In 2009 STAR GAZING, set on the Isle of Skye, was short-listed for "Romantic Novel of the Year". HOUSE OF SILENCE was selected by Amazon UK for their "Top Ten Best of 2011" in the Indie Author category. THE MEMORY TREE, Linda's latest novel, is currently a #1 Kindle bestseller.

There will be a new novel from Linda in February 2020.

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