Thursday, 9 June 2011

Eva Ibbotson: The morning gift

Ruth lives happily in the magnificent city of Vienna, Then the nazis invade and her world is turned upside down.

Her parents flee to London but Ruth is accidentally left behind. A family friend offers her an escape route: a marriage of convenience to be dissolved as soon as they reach England. But Ruth's feelings for Quin soon take her by surprise, and her efforts to set him free do not quite go as she plans...


This book is very touching and is beautifully written. The author captures the characters feelings is amazing and very vivid. I would give this book a **** star rating as it is not what i usually read but i enjoyed it anyway.
You should read it!