War Clouds Over Blackberry Farm: The start of a brand new historical saga series by Rosie Clarke

Rosie Clarke

Nov 2021 · Blackberry Farm Book 1 · Boldwood Books Ltd

About this ebook

The start of a brand NEW series from bestselling author Rosie Clarke

Cambridgeshire - March 1939

As the clouds of war begin to gather in Europe, the Talbot family of rural Blackberry Farm will be torn apart, just as so many families all over the world will be. Life will never be the same again.

Whilst in London, the Salmons family will feel the pain of parting and loss.

Brought together by war, the two families become intertwined and, as the outlook looks bleak, they must draw on each other’s strength to fight through the hard times.

Lizzie Johnson and Tom were sweethearts until a mistake caused a terrible rift. Lizzie takes herself off to London to heal the pain in a glamorous new job but she still loves Tom. His pride has been hurt – but deep down inside Tom still cares. Can they find happiness before their chance is gone and the whole world is swept into the terrible madness of war?

Ratings and reviews

War Clouds Over Blackberry Farm is the beginning of Rosie Clarke’s new series. We are taken back to March of 1939. I love Ms. Clarke’s Mulberry Lane series, so I was eager to check out this new historical novel. I found it a little slow in the beginning as we are introduced to the characters and their situations. I soon found myself caught up in this engaging story. I liked getting to know the Talbot family on Blackberry Farm as well as Lizzie and the other secondary characters. I just loved Pam. The author provided good descriptions of the people and the locale. She captured the time period as well with books, movies, clothing, cars, current events, and the slang. I liked the contrast between the city (with the Salmons) and the country (with the Talbots). It was interesting to see how the author connected the two families (one in Cambridgeshire and one in London). We get to see how the war affects the people in England. The new regulations put in place was interesting especially for farmers. Family and friendships are especially important during the war. People became closer during this time period. It was amazing how people helped each other. Rosie Clarke created two wonderful families in this story. I can always count on this author’s books to have good characters plus for her books to give you that warm, happy feelings. There is some mild foul language in the book and one scene where a woman is attacked by a man she trusts (fair warning). Readers who enjoy dramatic historical sagas, will be delighted with War Clouds Over Blackberry Farm. War Clouds Over Blackberry Farm is an uplifting tale that has duplicity, love, war, hope, loss, friendships, and family.

Love, and Life on the home front, a story of wartime romance. This is the story of Tom and Lizzie, two young people in love dealing with life and the uncertainties of a war. It is the story of mistakes and forgiveness, of the ups and downs in the lives of young people growing up during this time in history. Lizzie and Tom were always together and everyone thought they would eventually marry. When a horrible mistake sends Lizzie running off to London it appears that will not happen. Only the power of love and forgiveness can bring the two back together again, but will one spiteful person spoil it for them? Two families the Salmons family and the Talbot family are dealing with the approaching war and its consequences on their families. When Lizzie boards with the Salmons family and works in London she befriends their daughter Jeanne. When war breaks out Jeanne joins the land girls and goes to work on the Talbot farm. Both the Salmons and the Talbots have a son serving in the war. The two families become close friends. The story is about these two families and how they are there for their children and help them to find their way in life, even in times of trouble and war. I love Rosie Clarke's books, they always are filled with a loving family and leave a warm and cozy feeling when reading them. Good clean reading and a wonderful story. I would recommend this book. Thanks to Rosie Clarke, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy for my honest review.

excellent read

About the author

Rosie Clarke is a #1 bestselling saga writer whose books include Welcome to Harpers Emporium and The Mulberry Lane series. She has written over 100 novels under different pseudonyms and is a RNA Award winner. She lives in Cambridgeshire.