I enjoyed this book. Even thought I felt it was predictable at times , I was keen to know how it ended. I though the characters worked well . I would recommend this novel to anyone who is looking for a easy enjoyable read

I loved this book! The four main characters were well developed and I had emotional ties to each one. There wasn't any point in this story that I was bored or lost interest; I could hardly put the book down! It was a heartwarming and intriguing story from beginning to end. I look forward to reading more from this author!

I received an ebook copy of this novel through NetGalley. I was not required to make a positive review, and all the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

What a brilliant book. I really enjoyed this. It was a really well written story of Clio and Leah and their lives and how their lives were affected by one man. I’m trying to write this without any spoilers so maybe I shouldn’t write any more. But a great book and definitely recommend it.

I read a free copy from netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters are very strong, Clio and Leah are great. The story starts with Clio appearing on Leah's doorstep, but we don't know why or what she wants. The story follows the two women as they begin a friendship, and through chapters titled 'Then' and 'Now, we find out what happened to lead them here.
I figured out the basic premise fairly early on but there were a few things I couldn't work out which added to my enjoyment. I didn't expect the ending, is how it came about. The romance with Marlon added an extra touch, and I really liked the epilogue explaining what had happened to the characters. Great read!

Thanks to #netgallery for the eARC!

This was my first read of Imogen Clark, and I loved it. A twisted tale. Two women who meet by coincidence (well it seemed so at the start) and but then develop a beautiful strong friendship. While Clio knows a bit, Leah is still surprised how she gets to be friends with Clio.

The four women, Grace, Melissa, Clio and Leah - The four pillars of the story and all connected by one single person - Charles/Ray. I cannot even come to think of how Grace was silent for her whole life. And how Clio soon adapter that as a legacy. Like mother like daughter. Melissa being Melissa never questioned anything/anyone and just went happily with what was there on her plate. What she did to Leah was wrong, but how else could she have made peace with what had happened. And finally Leah. There was no fault of her. There was nothing she could do. And still she was the one who was in most pain and had struggled. Come to think of it, Grace and Clio have only done what they could think of to reduce that struggle of Leah.

The writing and narration has been great. The story has been presented from each person’s perspective and from different timelines. It jumps from one time to another making it all the more relevant and connected for the reader.

I would definitely recommend this book. I loved reading this!

A fabulous family saga. Written in the voices of four women we found out why Clio is knocking on Leah's door. A gripping, twisty read to a great finale. Great characters with lots of secrets and lies.

Loved this book - the characters, the story and the writing style.
I have read other books by this author but this is my favourite
I would definitely recommend this book and any others written by her

I loved this book! It is well written and keeps you interested in the story. Each chapter is written in the first person with their name and time period as the title (then & now). This was a great format for the story as it was easy to follow and kept you wanting to find out what would happen next. Believable likeable characters from the outset had me interested and curious as to the outcome of events. It didn’t feel like there were any filler sections, it all just flowed. I am looking forward to reading more books by this amazing author. Thank you #netgalley

I am looking forward to reading more by this author.

Clio and Leah grew up in two different worlds of society. However, their lives become intertwined when Clio stumbles on a family secret. Although you figure out early in the story in what the big secret is, you can'take help to see how this story unfolds.
This story is about loves, loss, betrayal and forgiveness.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Two women meet and become fast friends, however as the story unfolds, deeply hidden secrets are revealed.

To be honest, this is not a book I would have expected to give 5 stars to. It is relatively easy to work out what the big 'secret' is quite early on in the book, however by then I had become intrigued by the characters and wanted to know how the story unfolded.

I found the characters to be beautifully written and believable. I adored both Leah and Clio and felt like they could have been my best friends too :-) The 'villain' was written fabulously too and although I didn't like him, he wasn't a character I could really hate - and at the end, I even felt a little bit sorry for him.

Whilst I am often disappointed by the endings of so many books, I found the ending of this book to be absolutely brilliant - it was unexpected and closed the circle gently and without cliches. It was the perfect ending and is what made me give this book 5 stars instead of 4.

If you love family dramas with well drawn characters, this book is definitely worth reading

I just love anything Imogen Clark puts on paper! The characters in this book felt like friends right from the start. I was drawn in and wanted to follow their stories as their lives and connections began to reveal themselves. I rooted for happy endings for them all! The complexity of choices that were made throughout will make you wonder whether honesty is always the best policy.

First, thanks to #NetGalley for the opportunity to read an e-galley of this book.

I loved this story! I couldn't put it down! The way it was written, I kept saying, "I need to find out what happens next.....just one more chapter!"

Melissa-then, is married to Ray and mother to Leah. Grace-then, is married to Charles and mother to Hector and Clio. Clio-today, has become friends with Leah.

It's a big circle as to how they all come to know each other.
#NetGalley #WhereTheStoryStarts

With thanks to Netgalley and Amazon for this ARC in exchange for an open and honest review.

I mostly read thrillers but I also enjoy women's fiction. This is the first book I have read written by Imogen Clark. If you enjoy Amanda Prowse, I highly recommend this book. Based on Where The Story Starts I think I have discovered a great new author.

I was drawn into this book from the first page. The plot was intriguing even though it was obvious early on how Charles and Ray were connected.

The book was told from the POV of Leah, Clio, Grace and Melissa. It was a nice touch to make Leah and Clio so similar but come from different classes. I liked all four women but I especially liked Leah and Grace. I liked Grace and I could understand why she kept Charles`s secret. However if the story came to light in 2019 about the aristocracy it would probably shock no one.

Charles was an interesting baddie. Charles was a `commoner` so i would of liked to have read about his background. I don't think Charles was a bad man but he was definitely weak and probably scared of losing his status in life. I can't believe Melissa didn't question why Ray went away for long periods of time. I was annoyed that Ray walked out on Leah when she was 18 and never saw her again.

I will definitely catch up on Imogen Clark`s other titles.

Where The Story Starts is the story of how two very different women became unlikely friends. Clio is the heiress daughter of a baroness while Leah is a single mum bringing up two children in a small terraced house. When Clio knocks on her door one day a connection is forged and as the book unfolds the two women help and support each other in many ways.
Even though the ending of this book is obvious from the beginning I still really enjoyed watching the story unfold, and this I put down to wonderfully believable characters created by Imogen Clark. The book moves between the past and the current day to reveal the full story but as I said, it really is not hard to figure out what is going to happen. There is a real sense of warmth throughout the book and I think that is what kept me reading.
I read and reviewed an ARC courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher,all opinions are my own.

The author is very perceptive in the way she describes her characters thoughts but I struggled to finish this book as the story was very predictable and one I had read many times before. I will definitely check out this authors other books as she is a very strong writer; I just couldn't enjoy this story which has been told so many times before.

Really enjoyed this story. The characters were likable and well written. The story drew me in and was very interesting.

Loved this book- the characters, story and writing style!! I loved the previous books by the author, but this is my new favorite. I just love the way Imogen Clark tells a story. I get caught up and feel like I'm a part of it. Clio, Leah and Grace were my favorite characters. They were all amazing in their own way. Charles was simply a terrible. All he thought about was himself. Did he even love his wife? He honestly thought he got away with everything and was great at keeping secrets/lying. I'm not sure how he was able to keep up his charade for so long. Leah ended up being alone because both of her parents were only thinking about their own feelings. I can't believe how her father never contacetd her. Leah struggled but she ended up being able to take care of herself and two children. I loved the friendship she created with Clio. They were exactly what each other needed. I enjoyed how the book alternated between characters and the past and present. Loved the ending.

Definitely recommend the book and all of the author's previous books!!! I look forward to reading more. Loved the cover of the book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Amazon Publishing UK through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

How are Leah and Clio connected? No spoilers. This is a gentle, well told story of four women- two sets of mothers and daughters- and a secret that unites them. The alternating narration works well as the truth spools out because you'll get the idea as they do. I enjoyed this one more than I anticipate because of the quality of the writing. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Perfect for fans of domestic British novels. A very good read.

What a "page turner", definitely 5 stars. So hard to review without spoilers though. The characters really drew me in. Each chapter written from the point of view of one of the characters, skipping backwards and forwards in time. Sounds complicated but written so well it's seamless and just makes you want to continue reading! One of the best books I've read in a long time.
I received an early review copy from the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an unbiased review.

Really enjoyable read. I guessed early on in the book what drew Clio to Leah but that did not stop my enjoyment of the story. The whole story is really well written and the characters are believable. Both sides of the story come together really well. It was a pleasure to read this book and I would definitely recommend it.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.