• Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Remembrancy

*Inspirational and clean reads to remember and see

  • Home
  • Contact Me
  • About Me
  • Disclaimer, Privacy and Legal Notices

First Line Friday: The London Restoration by Rachel McMillan

August 21, 2020 by Suzie Waltner 5 Comments

 

 

I have been a fan of Rachel McMillan since meeting Merinda and Jem in the first Herringford and Watts Mystery. But Rachel McMillan has outdone herself in her newest release. You do not want to miss The London Restoration.

 

About the Book

From author Rachel McMillan comes a richly researched historical romance that takes place in post-World War II London and features a strong female lead.

Determined to save their marriage and the city they love, two people divided by World War II’s secrets rebuild their lives, their love, and their world.

London, Fall 1945. Architectural historian Diana Somerville’s experience as a codebreaker at Bletchley Park and her knowledge of London’s churches intersect in MI6’s pursuit of a Russian agent named Eternity. Diana wants nothing more than to begin again with her husband Brent after their separation during the war, but her signing of the Official Secrets Act keeps him at a distance.

Brent Somerville, professor of theology at King’s College, hopes aiding his wife with her church consultations will help him better understand why she disappeared when he needed her most. But he must find a way to reconcile his traumatic experiences as a stretcher bearer on the European front with her obvious lies about her wartime activities and whereabouts.

Featuring a timeless love story bolstered by flashbacks and the excavation of a priceless Roman artifact, The London Restoration is a richly atmospheric look at post-war London as two people changed by war rebuild amidst the city’s reconstruction. 

Amazon  | B&N | BAM!| Book Depository | Christianbook |  Goodreads

 

 

Now it’s your turn! Grab the book nearest you and drop the first line in the comments. Then head over to Hoarding Books and discover what others are sharing this week!


Hoarding Books

Filed Under: First Line Friday Tagged With: Book Quote, England, First Line Friday, Historical Romance, London, Post WWII, Rachel McMillan, The London Restoration

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Nicole Santana says

    August 21, 2020 at 11:51 AM

    Happy Friday!
    Today on my blog I’m sharing from As Easy as Cherry Pie by Bell Renshaw. I’m just getting to chapter 3, so I’ll share a line from there.
    “Maggie flipped on the fluorescent lights in the shop’s kitchen and stifled a yawn.”
    Have an excellent weekend! ❤

    Reply
  2. Paula Shreckhise says

    August 21, 2020 at 3:18 PM

    My first line is from a book just released by Izzy James. It’s a historical THE SHOPKEEPER’S WIDOW.
    30 September, 1775. Borough of Norfolk, Virginia
    With a startled swipe of her arm, Delany Fleet brushed Noah’s animal ps to the floor.
    My reviews are up.

    Reply
  3. Becky Smith says

    August 21, 2020 at 4:16 PM

    Happy Friday! My first line is from “To Love a Prince” by Rachel Hauck:

    “It is said in the north country of Lauchtenland that the sea has a song and love blooms from the earth the same as flora and fauna.”

    Reply
  4. Kelly-Ann Deffenbaugh says

    August 21, 2020 at 5:45 PM

    Happy Friday!!

    Ooh that book sounds SO good! I need to add that to my list!

    Today on my blog I’m sharing from The Christmas Visitor an Amish novella from Amy Grochowski! “After a long trek to the veterinarian’s office, Mattie Beller was out of breath before she managed to push her scooter halfway up the steep hill to Annandale Farm.”

    https://www.musingsofasassybookishmama.com/2020/08/first-line-friday-christmas-visitor.html

    Have a lovely weekend!

    Reply
  5. Beauty in the Binding says

    August 21, 2020 at 7:33 PM

    Happy Friday! Today, I’m sharing the first lines from Blue Moon by Jenny Knipfer. “Come. We must be quiet.’ I motion to the lad as I kneel next to his bed.”

    https://moments-of-beauty.blogspot.com/2020/08/first-line-fridays-blue-moon-by-jenny.html

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Or, you can subscribe without commenting.

Primary Sidebar

Buzzing About Books

Ad
Ad
Subscribe

RSS Feed

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

Copyright © 2023 · Lifestyle Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter GoodReads GoodReads
grab this