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I'm a huge fan of family sagas, and “Whispers Across a Sea” totally captured my heart! This sweeping tale of love, family, and growth set in Victorian Ireland is a must-read for anyone who loves getting lost in a good story. The author masterfully weaves together the complex lives of the Anglo-Irish Young family, exploring themes of identity, class, and social change.

As I delved into the world of the Youngs, I was struck by the vivid characters and their intricate relationships. Lucie, the protagonist, is a relatable and endearing heroine who embarks on a journey of self-discovery as she uncovers her family's secrets and confronts the harsh realities of their privileged lives.

The novel's historical setting is equally captivating, transporting readers to a tumultuous period in Irish history. The author's attention to detail and nuanced portrayal of the political and social climate of the time add depth and richness to the story.

What I love most about Whispers Across a Sea is its thoughtful exploration of family dynamics. The author shows how even the closest relationships can be complicated by secrets, misunderstandings, and unspoken truths. Through the Youngs' experiences, we see how love, loyalty, and forgiveness can heal wounds and bridge divides.

As a fan of family sagas, I loved how this book explored the intricacies of family relationships and the ways that our experiences shape us♥️

I loved the historical fiction element that I was looking for. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and that this had a three generational feel to this family. Christina Holloway writes a great story and I enjoyed how well the characters were in this universe. It had that historical feel that I was looking for and loved the historical idea of this book.

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A slow moving story of three generations. Lots of historical background which in and of itself is important, but it overtook the saga of the Young family.

2.25☆

I really enjoyed this novel! The story has been written thanks to letters as well as diaries found by the author about her family's life. I found it very interesting: how Anglo-Irish lived next to the Irish in Dublin from 1875 till the beginning of the 1900s. The author's family belonged to the Anglo-Irish group, the privilege class in Ireland. I found it fascinating to see how this family (two sisters and their father) was not fully aware of what was going on outside their house, of brewing riots. They were good people trying to help others, also talked about equality. They also implemented in their school for young ladies elements of the Irish culture and traditions which is definitely a good point. However, it seems that the sisters were more interested in feminism than really fighting against the unfair politics towards the Irish people. Indeed, many of them felt pushed to leave their own country to try their luck in America in order to leave poverty behind! How unfair is that? They are Irish, the country should belong to them! I enjoyed the details given by the author at the end of the novel about what became of her family in the 1900s. Definitely a great read!
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