Title: AN AFTERLIFE FOR ROSEMARY LAMB
Author: Louise Wolhuter
ISBN: 978 1761 1509 13
Publisher: Ultimo Press
Pages: 304
Source: Review copy from the Publisher
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Jessie Else disappeared the summer the Lambs came to Magpie Beach. Not that the two events were connected at all, in reality; only in my own head, in my own world. They marked for me the end of a certain quiet time and the start of a more complicated living.
Magpie Beach is a quiet seaside town – full of small-town prejudices and small-town cliques. Meg, Rosemary and Lily are all outsiders. Meg and Lily because they came to Magpie Beach to escape their former lives, Rosemary because her upbringing was the subject of much local gossip and upturned noses. The three women come together as friends, partly because their homes are so close together on the outskirts of town – and partly because their neighbours treat them with such suspicion.
When Jessie Else, all of 9 years old, goes missing – it’s easy to see why this small band of outcasts are first on the list of suspects – but what they didn’t realise is that Jessie’s disappearance is only the beginning of their troubles. Soon all those secrets they’ve been trying to hide are going to be uncovered – and nothing will ever be the same again.
Official Summary
20 June 2023
This book has a slow start that draws you into the lives of three women and as you get to know them and the friendship that develops between them, you are left glued to the pages as the author delivers twists you never would have expected.
The author tells a story that starts slowly and she eases you into the lives of her characters. When you think you have these women figured out she starts to deliver twists you never expected. I enjoyed the relaxed feel of this thriller and the twists were brilliant.
Three women find themselves living secluded lives, each for their own reason but loneliness draws them together and a friendship soon bonds them. When Jessie Else goes missing, and police arrest Rosemary’s husband. The locals are quick to point the finger and Rosemary suffers the most. But her new friends believe in his innocence even when Rosemary herself is not so sure.
I enjoyed how the author eases you into the story. This book did not have the urgency of your typical thriller which made it a unique read that is full of surprises.
The women in this book were brilliant. Rosemary Lamb – is a young woman who finds herself wanting so much more than what she has and struggles to decide if she should stay or leave. Lily always stays on the outskirts and maintains a little distance – for most of the story, you are not sure what she is all about – however she holds secrets that will leave you amazed. Meg quickly steals your heart and her story while strange, manages to leave you sad.
This book is an unusual read that quickly grabs your interest and keeps you curious right to the end. If you are looking for a relaxed thriller that delivers twists when you least expect them, then this is the book for you.
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About The Author
Author bio from the author’s site
Louise Wolhuter grew up in northern England, moved to Queensland, before settling in Perth to raise a family. She currently works as an Education Assistant in a pre-primary classroom, which leaves her early mornings, weekends and school holidays to write.
Thank you to Anne Cater from Random Things Tours for including me on this blog tour. This is not a book I would have discovered on my own. It’s an unusual read that quickly grabs hold and does not let you go. Have you read this one? Share your thought below. As always, thank you for stopping by, your support means a lot.
Great review!
Thank you
Thanks for the blog tour support x
Always a treat to read a new to me author’s book