Two women - years apart - one place Newfoundland. Tales of heartbreak, romance and secrets kept. They come together in a wonderful story. You will love this book!

The dual timeline was an interesting twist, following the lives of Ellie during WWII and Sophie with the event of 9/11/2001 and intersecting the two women during Sophie's story. However, with some of the chapters quite short, it was sometimes abrupt to switch from the 1940's and 50's to modern day and back again. The intrigue with the two women and the various men in their lives held my interest throughout the book and there were tears at the end, both happy and sad.

I am not a reader that pays much attention to the title of chapters, so when I began to read this book, I had to concentrate and not adhere to my usual reading pattern. This book is written with dual timelines and the title of the chapter tells you the place and date, so I found out early that I needed to pay close attention. After I began to do that, I was lost in the story. While this style is not my favorite, I feel it is needed to accurately tell some stories. The English Wife definitely needed to be told with dual timelines.

I was very invested in finding out what happened in the past to cause the present situation in the character's lives. The author did a fantastic job of creating a mood of suspense slowly building layer on top of layer until the end of the story revealed what caused the heartbreak. I was surprised.

The author did a wonderful job describing the story settings, created realistic characters and developed a fantastic plot. I enjoyed this story and would recommend it to other readers.

I want to thank HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and NetGalley for giving me the pleasure in reading the Advance Reading Copy of this book. My review is my own opinion not influenced by receiving the ARC.

Loved this book! Loved everything about it- the characters, story and writing style. I loved reading about Ellie. She had to be my favorite character. At times the changing timelines were a little confusing, but I didn't mind going back and forth. Newfoundland sounded beautiful. I would love to visit and see the landscape and of course the whales. I definitely learned a few things. I never knew Newfoundland wasn't part of Canada until 1949 ad I looked up a few words to find out the meaning (b'y which they seemed to say non stop). All that fairy talk was creepy because they really believed they had to wear clothing inside out and bring bread to feed the fairies. I think the fairies were a way to explain horrible events. Ellie's trip from England to her new home in Newfoundland was quite the journey, between the ship and all the trains. Then she gets to the house in Tippy's Trickle to find a mother-in-law who hates her, no electricity or an inside bathroom. She definitly wasn't in London. I do believe Thomas loved her. I don't really understand Dottie's hatred of Ellie. Dottie was not a nice person. I don't understand how she lived with herself with all her horrible actions- the telegram, the phone call, the engagement ring... just to name a few. She was so malicious. I felt bad fr Ellie and George. George was such a kind and loving man. If t wasn't for Sophie's plane being diverted, she would have never met her aunt. Emmett was a strange duck. He reminded me of Dottie. All that fairy talk from his grandma must have messed him up a little. His actions caused Ellie undue stress. Her mother-in-law almost kicked them out of the house. I don't know why Emmett hid everything. He was a mystery. I'm sure that tragic boat ride when he was so young had something to do with it.

I was sad to see the book end. I loved reading about Ellie, Sophie and all the people in Tippy's Tickle. It seemed like such a lovely place to live. Although, I might not have kissed the fish. I'd love to find out what Sophie, Sam, Florie and Becca are up to. Definitely recommend the book, especially if you love historical fiction with a bit of romance and tons of family secrets ready to be revealed. I look forward to reading more books by the author.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I really enjoy historical fiction and time split books, so this one attracted me immediately and did not disappoint.

The chapters were short, which made easy for quick bursts of reading. I found the characters to be well developed and the plot kept me interested until the end.

Thank you to Harper Collins UK and Net Galley for the chance to read and review this book..
I really enjoyed this story, but like some of the other reviewers, I found the split time line a little hard to follow. It seemed like I would just get interested in the story and then it would switch to another time. The story was good. The different time lines just made the story somewhat awkward at times.

2.5 stars

I general, I love time-slip books, as well as WWII-era books, but this was was a bit "clunky" compared to the many others I've read. The mystery did maintain my interest, and the ending was satisfying. Many of the chapters felt rushed due to how short they were, which created a choppy feel to the story. Some characters were easier to relate to and like than others. Key themes of perseverance and forgiveness were evident. I've never read anything by this author in the past, and I'll consider reading future books.

The English Wife by Adrienne Chinn is a great historical fiction that is also a dual-timeline that moves between 1940 and 2001. Dual timelines can either be genius or a rough-go, but Ms. Chinn pulls this theme off expertly.

I enjoyed the transitions, both timelines were interesting to me, and I felt invested with the characters as the book advanced. I also enjoyed the location of Newfoundland. It is refreshing to be placed into a different landscape. It definitely helped set this book up to be unique and memorable from its counterparts.

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel.

5/5 stars

Thank you NetGalley and OMC for this ARC and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

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It’s really a good 3.5 stars. This is the first book I’ve read from this author. Please, please write the next book without split timelines. That’s one reason why I rated it like I did. It’s got shorter chapters which I like but with each short chapter comes a change in the timeline. The characters span across the different timelines which, to me, made it a little difficult to keep up with. Sophie is an architect that lives on the western coast. She is applying for a job with a prestigious firm in New York. It just so happens that she’s flying to New York on 9/11/2001. Her plane is diverted to Newfoundland and it just happens that her aunt lives there. There are several interesting characters and the storyline, as confusing as it sometimes gets, is interesting. Part of the story seems a little dull and yet some is more interesting and moves almost too fast. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy for my honest review.

I enjoyed the setting and characters in this book but struggled with the switching back and forth between time periods. This isn't my preferred style and it felt a bit more clunky than normal to me. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I loved this story. I loved that there were 2 different time periods and I loved the setting.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

Thanks NetGallery and Adrienne Chinn for giving me an opportunity to read a free E-Arc of this book in exchange for an honest opinion. All thoughts and views are my own.
This book was my first book of Adrienne Chinn that I have read. She has a beautiful writing style that allows the reader to become bonded with the characters and the events that are taking place around them. This book has three timelines of events going at the same time, but each timeline has characters and events that send ripple effects that affect the present day characters. The first timeline deals with the relationship between two sisters, Elle and Dotty, during WWII and goes through the 1970s and then connects to the present day (2011). Ellie is in a long tern relationship with her childhood friend George and sees her life set out to marry George and start a family, but that is until a Newfoundland solider named Thomas enters Ellie's life and causes her to choose a different path, which takes her away from her sister and father and to a new country.
The second timeline deals with an architect named Sophie, whose plane has to land in Newfoundland due to the attack on the twin towers on Sept.11, 2001. Sophie is at the airport hoping to catch the next flight out in order to make it for her job interview, but ends up on the back of Sam's motorcycle instead and taken to his house, where she meets her aunt Ellie.
The third timeline is present day (2011) where Sophie has come back to Newfoundland to visit her aunt and the man, Sam, who's heart she broke ten years ago.
But as time has past those family secrets are starting to appear once again when Sophie shows up? Can the past ever really stay in the past or are future generations always going to repeat the same events?
Overall, I loved the concept the author had for this book. The historical setting of WWII is always something that will draw me to a book. Also I liked how the author used Newfoundland soldiers as characters in her book. This is a well known fact that is often overlooked in the history books. I was drawn in by Ellie's care giving nature towards her family and was willing to do her duty even when her heart desired something completely different. I did not fault Ellie for choosing the man she did. The passion and chemistry was there and I loved how he treated her more like a man should when he loves a woman. The other man treated her more like a sister and friend. I did not like Dotty at all, throughout her life, she had always been jealous of Ellie, which made her choose the wrong decision time and time again. If Dotty would have just expressed her feelings to her sister, I think Dotty would have had a happier life.
During the 2001 timeline, I was completely drawn in by Sam and Sophie. Their relationship was so layered with passion and banter. I did not mind how fast they fell for one another because Ellie had done the same thing with her courtship. I was frustrated by the lack of communication between Sam and Sophie for ten years. But I think it was to show both of them they could not start a relationship when both were driven by other factors and issues haunting them. The mystery throughout this book kept me turning the pages to find out what had caused such a rift between the sisters and when it was finally revealed I was not disappointed. I did feel, at times, the chapters were too short. Sometimes, the actions was just getting started and then suddenly the timeline switched. All in all, this was a wonderfully written book of forgiveness, perseverance, and a desire to sacrifice anything and everything for those who you love especially those you call family. I would recommend this book to those who love a good historical romance. I will absolutely be looking for more books by this author.

This was a strange book for me. Some parts felt really dull and dragged, but they were few and far between. Other parts were beyond superb, and several shocks near the end earned this book a 5 star rating. It's very well-written and refreshing (the heroine isn't 20-something, for an example). I didn't care too much about the characters until close to the end, which I think may have been deliberate on the part of the author. All-in-all, this is a very good novel.

My thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advance copy to review. This review is entirely my own, unbiased, opinion.

The English Wife by Adrienne Chinn is a delightful dual timeline novel with action set in 1940 and 2001, both moving forwards. It is a wonderful warm read that I adored.
The novel is set in Norwich during the war, and in 2001 in Newfoundland after a plane is diverted due to 9/11.
Families are a complicated affair. Relationships blossom and later die as hearts are consumed with hate and unforgiveness. As bitterness sets in, lives are tainted.
We have to make sure that we have the correct priorities. “Be careful you don’t miss the important things while you’re being so busy.” No one ever gets to the end of their life wishing they had spent more time in the office. The power and greed of corporations contrast with lives of love. One character is forever chasing fame and fortune. Neither will ever bring happiness. True wealth and treasure is to be found in people.
I absolutely loved The English Wife. Adrienne Chinn has perfectly captured the atmosphere of uncertainty during times of war and the rugged freedom that is found in Newfoundland. Adrienne Chinn is a new author to me but I want to read more novels by her.
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.

I read this book as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I generally like stories about WWII and even split stories with multiple timelines. However, I found that the shorter chapters and constant switch between timelines from chapter to chapter to be annoying. Maybe if the chapters had been longer it would have been better. The storylines were interesting but this book was not one of my favorites. I appreciate NetGalley, Adrienne Chinn and HarperCollins UK giving me the opportunity to review this book.

Really enjoyed the storyline in this book. Have had a reading slump recently and this got me going again. Look forward to reading more from this author

I received an e-ARC of this book from Netgalley.

This book is about young love during WWII, a little about 9/11, and the choices we make to hurt or help those around us. Yes, it's a complicated storyline with twists and turns. There is a lot of jumping back and forth between the past and the present to weave this story, but it isn't confusing as long as you look at the date as each segment starts. I liked the overall story although some of the characters annoyed me with their actions, but that's what makes the story more interesting.

I just didn't care for this book. The book didn't hold my attention and I found myself skimming through it. I can handle two time periods, but three was not for me. My thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The story was pleasant enough and kept me reading. However, I disliked the regular time changes. I felt that they happened far too often. Not that I dislike books with 'time changes' but I think it would've worked better had the story line been longer between these changes.

The English wife was truly heartbreaking. It is all about choices, relationships, and circumstances. This book holds two stories with origins in WWII England.

The first story is that of two sisters Ellie and Dottie. Ellie a young woman with a boyfriend named George meats a handsome soldier from Newfoundland and marries him breaking George's heart. Ellie's sister Dottie has a crush on George and hates Ellie for marrying Thomas her soldier and moving far away leaving her behind.

The second story is that of Sophie, Dottie's daughter whose plane is waylaid to Newfoundland because of the 9-11 World Trade Center incident, in 2011 and her return to Newfoundland in 2011. This story is about Sophie and her romance with Sam.

The book holds secrets between George and Ellie that involve George, her son Emmett and Sophie.

I enjoyed the book, however, it was rather confusing with the triple time periods and I was confused at times and had to backtrack to figure out where I was in the story.

I would have enjoyed reading book one the WWII years in a bit more detail, especially between Dottie and George, and Book two the 2001 and 2011 years with Sophie, Ellie, Sam and Becca maybe starting earlier with Sam and Willa in Boston when Willa's accident happened with more details on that story.

I felt that I had more questions throughout the book that the stories were put together a bit piecemeal leaving out scenes and details to fit it all in one book.

I did enjoy the characters and the scenes behind the story. It was worth reading, but could have been better. The book cover is beautiful.

Thanks to Adrienne Chinn , Harper Collins U.K., One More Chapter, and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advance copy for an honest review.