No. 23 Burlington Square

De: Jenni Keer

Narrado por: Lucy Scott

London, 1927: One house. Three lives. A decision that will change everything. A powerful, unique timeslip story, perfect for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, The Miniaturist, and Lucinda Riley.

On the morning of Friday 5th August, 1927, Miss Agnes Humphries – the landlady of the attractive, if-slightly-shabby, white-fronted townhouse at Number 23 Burlington Square – has a decision to make.

The rooms of the second floor lie empty, since poor Mr Blandford’s unfortunate demise, God rest his soul. And Agnes must make up her mind as to who will be her new lodger… Will it be her spirited, young niece Clara, who drifts through the glamorous world of London’s Bright Young Things? Or Stephen, the sensible, church-going, respectable banker who seems just be too good to be true? Or the timid war widow named Mercy, who is clearly running from something – or someone…?

Agnes must choose between them. But what will her decision lead to? One of the choices could result in scandal, one in devastation, and one could even lead to happiness. If only she gets it right…

As all three lodgers enter Number 23, in alternate timelines, relationships are formed and destroyed, feathers are ruffled, and secrets are exposed. Three different choices. Three very different paths. And Agnes is to discover that nobody – including herself – is quite who they seem…

©2023 Jenni Keer (P)2023 Boldwood Books

Well written but not my cup of tea.

I like the cozy stories & this is not one. It feels heavy, couldn't finish.

Sliding Doors meets historical fiction? Yes please.

This is the story of a woman who has a room to rent in the 1920’s in London. 3 applicants. The book shares how the world would change if each one of them got selected for the room. One act (offering the room) to each person makes different series of actions unfold. All storylines are plausible.

Tedious

The plot synopsis sounded engaging, but the actual story was really tedious. Perhaps because the characters were not relatable. Fine narration but a boring books😔

It was touted as a mystery book. 2.3 hours in it turned into something else. No thank you.

Don’t read. The reviews and summary were misleading. No thank you. And I still need more words so this will be published.