Reviewed: May 15th, 2024
Released: August 24th, 2023
Genre: Historical Romance
Lily Matthews had always known Aiden Donnelly, but nothing prepared her for the way their childhood friendship deepens into something more. Set in the turbulent years before World War I, and with preparations for the Coronation of King George and the suffragist movement in full swing, Lily and Aiden’s lives are about to change forever.
A chance encounter with Music Hall star and suffragette activist, Kitty Marion opens a world of possibilities. Lily, apprentice dressmaker, has dreams of designing theatrical costumes, Aiden, talented pianist and songwriter is waiting for his career break. One of them is left behind with a promise, the other is drawn into suffragette activism in the hope of creating a better world for them both. But will this opportunity bring them closer together or be the source of a devastating separation?
A Song for Kitty blends fictional and real-life characters to transport readers to a captivating time in history.
If you love romantic historical fiction, you’ll be enthralled by this gripping story full of powerful emotions, strong characters, and a dangerous conflict.
Helen’s Thoughts: 5/5
A beautifully written historical tale, all the more poignant as the story is based on some of the events from the life of the author’s grandmother. During the upheaval of the suffragetist movement and the uncertainty of the pre-World War One era, a young woman, Lily aspires to be a seamstress.
Meticulously researched, Cairns describes the the life of a young woman during the run up to the first world war. Innocent and naive, Lily is navigating the throes of young love, political unrest, class distinction, as well as the restrictions placed on young unmarried women. Add to this already complicated settting, the excitement and danger of the suffragetist movement, the lure of the music hall, and Lily’s life is changed forever.
Lily and Aiden are wonderful characters representing the rebellion against the injustice and restrictions of the time.
Very different from Cairn’s contemporary romance books, but just as well written and unputdownable. If you love historical romance then you’ll love A Song for Kitty.
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