Stars Over the Southern Ocean
J H Fletcher
Reviewed by Helen
This is a beautifully written story set from 1937 through to 1994, that takes the reader on an extensive tour of some lovely Asian countries, we also visit the World War 2 years and Tasmania such a beautiful rugged place, the descriptions of all places made me feel like I was there and then of course are the characters who have been bought to life especially, Marina, I do hope that you come along and meet Marina this strong woman one who I admired so much.
Young Marina Fairbrother is seventeen years old and has lived her life in the logging town of Mole Creek, it is 1937 and life is what it is but when she meets Jory Trevelyan at a dance he tells her tales of the place he lives on the wild west coast, strong winds and wild seas and she is off to start a new life with Jory a complete change for her but life on the coast has soon wormed its way into Marina’s life and blood and her and Jory have three children over the years when he is not at sea fishing or fighting in WW11. Life wasn’t always easy but Marina thrived through heartache and joy.
It is 1993 and life is throwing curve balls at Marina again with a terminal diagnosis she signs herself out of hospital because she knows the only place she wants to be is at Noamunga the place she has lived for more than half a century now, all her memories are here, her life with Jory her true love, her children, the war years and the sea and cliffs, but her children have different ideas for Marina, Charlotte who is all self- ambition, a son who really has himself in trouble are making them known to her but Marina is nothing if not stubborn and determined to live the rest of her lifer her way.
This is a fabulous story that had me enthralled from the start a family all different and a woman who knew how to stand up for herself and those she loves, the settings are wonderful so many places to visit, this is one that I would highly recommend, I think Marina is one of the strongest woman characters I have ever read.
My thanks the Netgalley and the publisher for my copy to read and review
Young Marina Fairbrother is seventeen years old and has lived her life in the logging town of Mole Creek, it is 1937 and life is what it is but when she meets Jory Trevelyan at a dance he tells her tales of the place he lives on the wild west coast, strong winds and wild seas and she is off to start a new life with Jory a complete change for her but life on the coast has soon wormed its way into Marina’s life and blood and her and Jory have three children over the years when he is not at sea fishing or fighting in WW11. Life wasn’t always easy but Marina thrived through heartache and joy.
It is 1993 and life is throwing curve balls at Marina again with a terminal diagnosis she signs herself out of hospital because she knows the only place she wants to be is at Noamunga the place she has lived for more than half a century now, all her memories are here, her life with Jory her true love, her children, the war years and the sea and cliffs, but her children have different ideas for Marina, Charlotte who is all self- ambition, a son who really has himself in trouble are making them known to her but Marina is nothing if not stubborn and determined to live the rest of her lifer her way.
This is a fabulous story that had me enthralled from the start a family all different and a woman who knew how to stand up for herself and those she loves, the settings are wonderful so many places to visit, this is one that I would highly recommend, I think Marina is one of the strongest woman characters I have ever read.
My thanks the Netgalley and the publisher for my copy to read and review
5 stars
Published June 1st 2020 by Mira Books
