Blog Tour: 27 Church Street, AJ Hobart
- bobsandbooks
- 2 hours ago
- 2 min read
I am thrilled to be on the tour for this read.
What's it about?
Kidderminster Town Hall, July, 1910
A glittering family celebration
The Stretton family spare no expense as the heads of their medical dynasty, Samuel and Kate, mark their golden wedding anniversary at Kidderminster Town Hall. Daughter Katie fights to ensure everything goes to plan. But family divisions soon come to the fore in a very public way, fuelling gossip that will keep the town talking for weeks.
A transatlantic threat
Meanwhile, the social fabric of this famous carpet-making town is being threatened by a surprise arrival. Ambitious American carpet-tycoon Calvin Whitmore has designs on disrupting the established order. Whitmore’s son Charles is far from convinced about his father’s plans. Can Katie support him to find the courage to finally face down his father?
A lethal epidemic
As the future of Kidderminster is being fought over, the town’s population is threatened by a deadly outbreak of smallpox. Principal surgeon Lionel Stretton, son of Samuel, must inspire his hard-pressed team at the infirmary to save as many people as possible. Under the strain, more buried family secrets emerge, secrets that threaten to destroy the family’s unity and reputation forever…
Bobs and Books honest review:
Its great to see Hobeck try something a little bit different, and I was intrigued to see how this book would go.
As a writer myself that fictionalises true events, I absolutely champion this genre and style of writing as I think real stories and people at the heart of a fictionalised version can often be the best stories and capture the imagination of the reader.
This did feel at times a tad too male-orientated but I think that's probably a fair and true reflection of the times.
Definitely worth a read if you fancy something a little bit different.
Out 28 April.
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