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A Village at War #3
The Wartime Vet
England, 1941. Dedicated local vet Laura cares for the farm animals of the little village of Bramble Heath. But falling bombs aren’t the only danger as the war hits close to home…Despite everyone telling her it’s not a suitable career for a woman, Laura has worked hard to become a successful livestock vet. And she’s not afraid to serve her country in the village of Bramble Heath, where she and the land girls care for animals and protect the crops everyone relies on during the darkest days of the war. But, just when the country is most in need of food, the farms of the village come under attack…Desperate to figure out who among the villagers could be doing such terrible things even while German bombs rain down, Laura is relieved when the Ministry respond to her requests for help. But the man they send isn’t what she expects. Commander Alastair Seaton is quiet, with a soft, kind smile. And she can’t help but be drawn to his shining brown eyes. But as they start to open up to each other about past heartbreak, disaster strikes. A farm has been set alight. While Laura hurriedly gathers water to fight the flames, Alistair rushes into the burning barn to make sure no one is trapped inside. Will Alistair make it out alive? And can Laura figure out who is behind these attacks before they threaten the outcome of the war?An utterly unputdownable and emotional historical wartime novel, perfect for fans of Martha Hall Kelly, Diney Costeloe, and Before We Were Yours.
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Published April 4, 2024
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Ellie Curzon
10 books44 followersEllie Curzon is the pen name of Catherine Curzon and Helen Barrell. Catherine and Helen began writing together in the spring of 2017 and swiftly discovered a shared love of the past and a uniquely British sort of story. They drink gallons of tea, spend hours discussing the importance of good tailoring and are never at a loss for a bit of derring-do.
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April 7, 2024
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THE WARTIME VET (A Village at War Book #3) by Ellie Curzon is a captivating mash-up of a historical fiction book which includes a cozy mystery and sweet romance all intertwined. This book features a female vet during WWII who moves from Coventry to use her training to help with farm animals in the countryside as service to her country. This is the third book in this series, but it is easily read as a standalone story.
Veterinarian Laura Fellgate survived the devastating German blitz on Coventry and decides to work as a vet for farm animals in the countryside as service to her country. She ends up in the small town of Bramble Heath working with the local vet. Besides assisting with the farm animals, Laura trains the Land Girls on how to take care of their animal charges. It is the Land Girls who call Laura out several times when animals on several farms appear to be poisoned. When the vet she works for dismisses her fears, she goes over his head and writes to the Ministry of Agriculture.
Commander Alastair Seaton appears in Bramble Heath and lets Laura know he believes in her suspicions and the two begin to investigate not only the poisonings, but a fire set on one of the farms. As the saboteur escalates, so does the danger which brings Laura and Alastair personally closer too. Will they discover who is endangering the farms of Bramble Heath?
I really enjoyed this story. It is easy to read, has many interesting historical facts, an intriguing cozy mystery, and a touch of sweet romance. Though it does not shy away from dangers of the period with the descriptions of the Blitz, sabotage on the home front, and the “cracked nerves” (PTSD) suffered by soldiers. Both Laura and Alastair are survivors of tragedies and still healing but are also strong in the way they move forward by sharing and believing in each other even when they do not believe in themselves. All the main characters are fully developed and endearing, especially the young evacuee, Sarah. I am looking forward to going back and checking out the previous books in this series since I enjoyed this one so much.
I recommend this engaging historical fiction that is so much more and look forward to more books in this series.
THE WARTIME VET (A Village at War Book #3) by Ellie Curzon is a captivating mash-up of a historical fiction book which includes a cozy mystery and sweet romance all intertwined. This book features a female vet during WWII who moves from Coventry to use her training to help with farm animals in the countryside as service to her country. This is the third book in this series, but it is easily read as a standalone story.
Veterinarian Laura Fellgate survived the devastating German blitz on Coventry and decides to work as a vet for farm animals in the countryside as service to her country. She ends up in the small town of Bramble Heath working with the local vet. Besides assisting with the farm animals, Laura trains the Land Girls on how to take care of their animal charges. It is the Land Girls who call Laura out several times when animals on several farms appear to be poisoned. When the vet she works for dismisses her fears, she goes over his head and writes to the Ministry of Agriculture.
Commander Alastair Seaton appears in Bramble Heath and lets Laura know he believes in her suspicions and the two begin to investigate not only the poisonings, but a fire set on one of the farms. As the saboteur escalates, so does the danger which brings Laura and Alastair personally closer too. Will they discover who is endangering the farms of Bramble Heath?
I really enjoyed this story. It is easy to read, has many interesting historical facts, an intriguing cozy mystery, and a touch of sweet romance. Though it does not shy away from dangers of the period with the descriptions of the Blitz, sabotage on the home front, and the “cracked nerves” (PTSD) suffered by soldiers. Both Laura and Alastair are survivors of tragedies and still healing but are also strong in the way they move forward by sharing and believing in each other even when they do not believe in themselves. All the main characters are fully developed and endearing, especially the young evacuee, Sarah. I am looking forward to going back and checking out the previous books in this series since I enjoyed this one so much.
I recommend this engaging historical fiction that is so much more and look forward to more books in this series.
April 6, 2024
3.5 stars
The Wartime Vet is a cozy mystery/historical fiction set in 1942 country England during WWII.
Laura moves from her job as a small animal vet to the country town of Bramble Heath where she is employed to care for the local farm animals; the sheep and cows that will provide food for the nation.
I loved that Laura was strong and determined, the 1940's were a hard time for women to be taken seriously in jobs that were usually undertaken by men. When she believes that someone is sabotaging the farms she does not falter at going over her curmudgeonly bosses head to notify a higher authority.
Ellie Curzon includes the invaluable work of the Land Girls Army and how they had to overcome sexism and suspicion.
I could easily imagine the small country town of Bramble Heath with children evacuated from the city running around on the farms. However these idyllic little towns didn't escape the air raid-sirens and the danger of enemy bombs.
The Wartime Vet is a cozy mystery novel with a light romance thread running through the story. It also explores heavier themes of PTSD, disrespect for servicemen with mental health problems, traitors, the land girls army and how women had to fight for the same recognition given to men.
My only complaint is that it became quite repetitive at times, going over and over things that had already been explained.
The Wartime Vet is a cozy mystery/historical fiction set in 1942 country England during WWII.
Laura moves from her job as a small animal vet to the country town of Bramble Heath where she is employed to care for the local farm animals; the sheep and cows that will provide food for the nation.
I loved that Laura was strong and determined, the 1940's were a hard time for women to be taken seriously in jobs that were usually undertaken by men. When she believes that someone is sabotaging the farms she does not falter at going over her curmudgeonly bosses head to notify a higher authority.
Ellie Curzon includes the invaluable work of the Land Girls Army and how they had to overcome sexism and suspicion.
I could easily imagine the small country town of Bramble Heath with children evacuated from the city running around on the farms. However these idyllic little towns didn't escape the air raid-sirens and the danger of enemy bombs.
The Wartime Vet is a cozy mystery novel with a light romance thread running through the story. It also explores heavier themes of PTSD, disrespect for servicemen with mental health problems, traitors, the land girls army and how women had to fight for the same recognition given to men.
My only complaint is that it became quite repetitive at times, going over and over things that had already been explained.
February 29, 2024
A gripping story of a WWII British female vet who cares for animals in an English village, under siege from blitz bombs and an attack of a different sort on farms producing much needed food. A winner!
April 4, 2024
would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this absorbing book
there is a traitor abound in the village of bramble heath, the little village that laura has started working in as a vet...she has worked hard to become a vet as many people were against her... mainly from men who thought she either should be at home looking after a man or just not in a career that is thought to be only for men...
but she is good at her job and she is the one that first suspect foul play and poison when cattle start showing signs of it... but she cant get anyone to take her seriously... everyone keeps blaming the land girls and laura knows she has been teaching them the right way
so when a man from the ministry turns up also looking for evidence of foul play she plans on helping as much as she can...but her boss isnt as forthcoming or forgiving and makes life very difficult for them both in fact he sacks laura
but as laura and the ministry man Alastair Seaton continue to work together and gather more evidence that there is a traitor in their midst and it has to be someone that all the villagers know...
tense times abound as more cattle are poisoned and a fire is lite causing untold damage and killing one of the land girls
can laura and alastair find out who the traitor is before anyone else gets hurt
a tense read at times but its one of those books that makes you feel good to be british when we all come together and fight the good fight together there is nothing we cant achieve
looking forward to reading the next book in this wonderful series
there is a traitor abound in the village of bramble heath, the little village that laura has started working in as a vet...she has worked hard to become a vet as many people were against her... mainly from men who thought she either should be at home looking after a man or just not in a career that is thought to be only for men...
but she is good at her job and she is the one that first suspect foul play and poison when cattle start showing signs of it... but she cant get anyone to take her seriously... everyone keeps blaming the land girls and laura knows she has been teaching them the right way
so when a man from the ministry turns up also looking for evidence of foul play she plans on helping as much as she can...but her boss isnt as forthcoming or forgiving and makes life very difficult for them both in fact he sacks laura
but as laura and the ministry man Alastair Seaton continue to work together and gather more evidence that there is a traitor in their midst and it has to be someone that all the villagers know...
tense times abound as more cattle are poisoned and a fire is lite causing untold damage and killing one of the land girls
can laura and alastair find out who the traitor is before anyone else gets hurt
a tense read at times but its one of those books that makes you feel good to be british when we all come together and fight the good fight together there is nothing we cant achieve
looking forward to reading the next book in this wonderful series
April 7, 2024
The Wartime Vet is the second book in the A Village at War series written by Ellie Curzon which is actually two authors writing together. Not that I would have known or actually thought this only for I saw it mentioned in the end notes as the writing is seamless and doesn’t feel disjointed. You’d never know what sections each person wrote. I did read the first book in the series, The Ration Book Baby and really enjoyed it but for some reason the second book, The Spitfire Girl escaped my attention but I was glad to return to the familiar setting of Bramble Heath and to meet some old and new characters.
I love the cover for this one as I think it’s really striking, and I was keen to read something a little bit different set during World War Two as I’d never read anything about a vet during this time before. Admittedly, I was a little apprehensive starting this one as I felt I may have missed out by not reading book two but this can easily be read as a standalone. In fact, within the first few chapters I had fun trying to work out who maybe had featured in book two and what the storyline might have been. But soon, I was completely engrossed in this new story and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it and I found myself racing through the pages eager to discover who the culprit was.
Spring 1941 and Laura is travelling from Coventry leaving the devastation she experienced and witnessed there to move to Bramble Heath to take up her new position as an assistant vet to Charles Morgan as his son is away fighting in the war. Laura is welcomed to the village with open arms and she is looking forward to working with the local farmers and Land Girls to help keep their livestock fit and healthy in order to keep the nation fed in its darkest hours. Iris is her landlady who has two small children and her husband is away fighting. She is kind and caring and develops a close friendship with Laura.
After the first chapter we move forward to Spring 1942 and Laura is settled in the village and is very popular. I adored Laura from beginning to end. Firstly because it was so refreshing to see a woman working in a male dominated world and doing so successfully and secondly because boy was she a grafter. She never seemed to stop from morning to night and the care of the animals was always at the forefront of her mind and of the utmost importance. She knew that having things working well from the ground up was what was essential to the war effort. For without the farmers and the animals and the work they did it could have been disastrous for England as a whole no matter how successful the men were away fighting.
So when all that is thrown into peril through the actions of someone unknown, Laura was certainly not going to rest on her laurels until the culprit was caught. She is called out to a farm where Land Girls work alongside the farmer and quickly discovers that several cows have appeared to have been poisoned but luckily, she is able to save them. Several events like this follow with some more disastrous consequences than others, along with other numerous other unusual and dangerous events that have the residents of the village up in arms and seriously worried.They are anxious that someone, an outsider maybe or perhaps someone local amongst them in the village has betrayed their country and gone to the dark side when they should be loyal and steadfast to England. Laura throughout this process of mystery, investigation and intrigue truly demonstrated her grit, strength and determination and never wavered no matter the obstacles and at times doubt and disbelief that was thrown in her direction.
Laura comes up against stiff opposition when she thinks she knows what is causing the poisonings and the animals to fall ill but Charles her boss pays little heed to what she has to say. So she writes to the Department of Agriculture in the hopes that they will take her issues seriously and will try and take action to locate the culprit and put a stop to their awful actions. Containing and halting the felon is of the utmost importance. For the longer they are free to continue with these deeds the greater the consequences will be if they are allowed to continue and they could become more widespread. Charles, I have to say was so ignorant. He left most of the work to Laura only picking and choosing the select jobs that suited him or else he hid himself away reading the paper. Overall he was just so rude and looked down on Laura I would think simply because she was a woman. He never believed her when she came to him with details as to what appeared to be going on at the farms surrounding the village. He took no interest in her concerns and what it could mean for the village and the wider country as a whole. To say he was sexist and judgemental was a complete understatement and I just wanted to punch him when he continued endlessly belittling her no matter that she was right.
Intentionally harming animals and putting food supplies at risk is no laughing matter and soon Commander Alastair Seaton arrives from the Ministry of Agriculture to try and put things in order. Laura and himself make an incredible team but there are lots of questions surrounding Alastair. Namely why he is no longer commander of a ship and why do so many rumours swirl about him? I liked Alastair though. He had a strong presence about him and an air of formality that I knew Laura could break through if she tried. I enjoyed how through common sense and trial and error the pair worked together.As to who the culprit was. Well, I hadn’t it figured out at all and I love when that happens because I really enjoy being surprised. It showed how well plotted and exciting the entire book was and I know it will delight World War Two saga fans.
The Wartime Vet was a gorgeous and engaging read. It was homely and comforting and an easy read with a good mystery at its centre. I loved the relaxed, natural writing style and the community feel of everyone knowing everyone within the village of Bramble Heath. Therefore they always looked out for and stood by each other throughout the good times and bad that come with the perils of war. Ellie Curzon wished to salute the men and women who kept the home fires burning and the people and animals of Britain safe and they certainly did this to perfection within this wonderful and heart-warming story. I could just see this book perhaps even the series as a tv drama series comparable to All Creatures Great and Small. I feel it would make ideal Sunday night time viewing and set us perfectly for the week ahead. I would definitely recommend The Wartime Vet as Laura, the villagers and the Land Girls along with many more made for a read that had intrigue, danger, suspense and romance.It certainly made for a very pleasant few hours of reading for me.
I love the cover for this one as I think it’s really striking, and I was keen to read something a little bit different set during World War Two as I’d never read anything about a vet during this time before. Admittedly, I was a little apprehensive starting this one as I felt I may have missed out by not reading book two but this can easily be read as a standalone. In fact, within the first few chapters I had fun trying to work out who maybe had featured in book two and what the storyline might have been. But soon, I was completely engrossed in this new story and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it and I found myself racing through the pages eager to discover who the culprit was.
Spring 1941 and Laura is travelling from Coventry leaving the devastation she experienced and witnessed there to move to Bramble Heath to take up her new position as an assistant vet to Charles Morgan as his son is away fighting in the war. Laura is welcomed to the village with open arms and she is looking forward to working with the local farmers and Land Girls to help keep their livestock fit and healthy in order to keep the nation fed in its darkest hours. Iris is her landlady who has two small children and her husband is away fighting. She is kind and caring and develops a close friendship with Laura.
After the first chapter we move forward to Spring 1942 and Laura is settled in the village and is very popular. I adored Laura from beginning to end. Firstly because it was so refreshing to see a woman working in a male dominated world and doing so successfully and secondly because boy was she a grafter. She never seemed to stop from morning to night and the care of the animals was always at the forefront of her mind and of the utmost importance. She knew that having things working well from the ground up was what was essential to the war effort. For without the farmers and the animals and the work they did it could have been disastrous for England as a whole no matter how successful the men were away fighting.
So when all that is thrown into peril through the actions of someone unknown, Laura was certainly not going to rest on her laurels until the culprit was caught. She is called out to a farm where Land Girls work alongside the farmer and quickly discovers that several cows have appeared to have been poisoned but luckily, she is able to save them. Several events like this follow with some more disastrous consequences than others, along with other numerous other unusual and dangerous events that have the residents of the village up in arms and seriously worried.They are anxious that someone, an outsider maybe or perhaps someone local amongst them in the village has betrayed their country and gone to the dark side when they should be loyal and steadfast to England. Laura throughout this process of mystery, investigation and intrigue truly demonstrated her grit, strength and determination and never wavered no matter the obstacles and at times doubt and disbelief that was thrown in her direction.
Laura comes up against stiff opposition when she thinks she knows what is causing the poisonings and the animals to fall ill but Charles her boss pays little heed to what she has to say. So she writes to the Department of Agriculture in the hopes that they will take her issues seriously and will try and take action to locate the culprit and put a stop to their awful actions. Containing and halting the felon is of the utmost importance. For the longer they are free to continue with these deeds the greater the consequences will be if they are allowed to continue and they could become more widespread. Charles, I have to say was so ignorant. He left most of the work to Laura only picking and choosing the select jobs that suited him or else he hid himself away reading the paper. Overall he was just so rude and looked down on Laura I would think simply because she was a woman. He never believed her when she came to him with details as to what appeared to be going on at the farms surrounding the village. He took no interest in her concerns and what it could mean for the village and the wider country as a whole. To say he was sexist and judgemental was a complete understatement and I just wanted to punch him when he continued endlessly belittling her no matter that she was right.
Intentionally harming animals and putting food supplies at risk is no laughing matter and soon Commander Alastair Seaton arrives from the Ministry of Agriculture to try and put things in order. Laura and himself make an incredible team but there are lots of questions surrounding Alastair. Namely why he is no longer commander of a ship and why do so many rumours swirl about him? I liked Alastair though. He had a strong presence about him and an air of formality that I knew Laura could break through if she tried. I enjoyed how through common sense and trial and error the pair worked together.As to who the culprit was. Well, I hadn’t it figured out at all and I love when that happens because I really enjoy being surprised. It showed how well plotted and exciting the entire book was and I know it will delight World War Two saga fans.
The Wartime Vet was a gorgeous and engaging read. It was homely and comforting and an easy read with a good mystery at its centre. I loved the relaxed, natural writing style and the community feel of everyone knowing everyone within the village of Bramble Heath. Therefore they always looked out for and stood by each other throughout the good times and bad that come with the perils of war. Ellie Curzon wished to salute the men and women who kept the home fires burning and the people and animals of Britain safe and they certainly did this to perfection within this wonderful and heart-warming story. I could just see this book perhaps even the series as a tv drama series comparable to All Creatures Great and Small. I feel it would make ideal Sunday night time viewing and set us perfectly for the week ahead. I would definitely recommend The Wartime Vet as Laura, the villagers and the Land Girls along with many more made for a read that had intrigue, danger, suspense and romance.It certainly made for a very pleasant few hours of reading for me.
April 5, 2024
Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and author Ellie Curzon for this ARC to read and review!
I enjoyed this one so much! It’s a nice twist on the typical WW2 setting! Part historical fiction & part cozy mystery with a dash of sweet romance mixed in ... it focuses on a female veterinarian (Laura) who moves to the English countryside to care for farm animals as part of the war effort to keep the food supply safe. Laura & Alastair had such a nice chemistry and the supporting characters are people that make this quiet little village a place you would like to visit … especially young Sarah and her kitten, Winnie. With short-ish chapters and a writing style that flows easily, this is a quick read that is both heartbreaking & heartwarming. A definite recommend for hist fic lovers!
There are 2 previous books in this series, but I had no trouble reading this as a stand alone. Books 1 & 2 are available on KU & I already have them downloaded & ready to go!
I enjoyed this one so much! It’s a nice twist on the typical WW2 setting! Part historical fiction & part cozy mystery with a dash of sweet romance mixed in ... it focuses on a female veterinarian (Laura) who moves to the English countryside to care for farm animals as part of the war effort to keep the food supply safe. Laura & Alastair had such a nice chemistry and the supporting characters are people that make this quiet little village a place you would like to visit … especially young Sarah and her kitten, Winnie. With short-ish chapters and a writing style that flows easily, this is a quick read that is both heartbreaking & heartwarming. A definite recommend for hist fic lovers!
There are 2 previous books in this series, but I had no trouble reading this as a stand alone. Books 1 & 2 are available on KU & I already have them downloaded & ready to go!
October 19, 2025
Actual rating - 4.5 stars.
I really enjoyed this book in the series.
I really enjoyed this book in the series.
March 19, 2024
Laura is a vet in the village of Bramble Heath, she loves her job immensely although her boss just doesn't seem to appreciate her work at all, and seems to resent her being a vet just because she is a woman. But it's a valued and essential part of the war effort if only she could get him to take her seriously. When Laura discovers some cows that have been poisoned by what she is sure is cyanide poisoning, he still doesn't take her seriously, so Laura is left with no choice but to call in the Ministry to investigate. With the help she desperately needs from Alistair (the man from the Ministry) who himself is keeping his past close to himself, Laura soon finds more acts of sabotage in the village, not just the animal poisoning but also fires that have been set deliberately. Yet still, her boss doesn't take any of this seriously, and Laura and Alistair together are determined to find out who is behind it.
I loved the fact that this story is set in a quiet and peaceful area of England, with the airbase nearby, the land army girls, and the evacuees being relatively easy suspects, but are they?
Laura is such a diligent girl who takes her work seriously and is determined to find out what is happening. Alistair is keeping his past life to himself, and Laura knows that all that is happening must be bringing such bad memories up. A lovely story well deserved of being a five star read, this is the first book that I have read in this "Bramble Heath Village at War" series and I will definitely be looking out for the others.
I loved the fact that this story is set in a quiet and peaceful area of England, with the airbase nearby, the land army girls, and the evacuees being relatively easy suspects, but are they?
Laura is such a diligent girl who takes her work seriously and is determined to find out what is happening. Alistair is keeping his past life to himself, and Laura knows that all that is happening must be bringing such bad memories up. A lovely story well deserved of being a five star read, this is the first book that I have read in this "Bramble Heath Village at War" series and I will definitely be looking out for the others.
March 21, 2024
I would like to thank Netgalley, Bookouture and Ellie Curzon for the E ARC of this book. This is the 3rd book in the A Village at War trilogy, I have not read the other two books but I didn’t feel I missed anything due to this.
We meet Laura who is the young vet at the local vets practice in Bramble Heath, she is popular with the land girls and many of the farmers in the area. She is soon having to treat animals that look like they are being poisoned but how is that possible? The land girls are getting the blame but they insist that they are making up the feed. Taking matters into her own hands Laura writes to the Ministry and they send a man down to investigate. Commander Alistair Seaton is not what she expects, he is quite and she realises that he has many wounds that are not yet healed. However, they make a good investigation team and they are put in some tough situations but the more time they spend together and learn about each other the closer they become. Is there a future for them or will the poisoner get them?
There were many great characters in this book, especially Sarah, one of the children evacuated to the village. This book in many ways had vibes of All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriott. Would recommend it.
We meet Laura who is the young vet at the local vets practice in Bramble Heath, she is popular with the land girls and many of the farmers in the area. She is soon having to treat animals that look like they are being poisoned but how is that possible? The land girls are getting the blame but they insist that they are making up the feed. Taking matters into her own hands Laura writes to the Ministry and they send a man down to investigate. Commander Alistair Seaton is not what she expects, he is quite and she realises that he has many wounds that are not yet healed. However, they make a good investigation team and they are put in some tough situations but the more time they spend together and learn about each other the closer they become. Is there a future for them or will the poisoner get them?
There were many great characters in this book, especially Sarah, one of the children evacuated to the village. This book in many ways had vibes of All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriott. Would recommend it.
March 2, 2024
Do yourself a favor and set aside a morning or an afternoon so you can read this newest book straight through. This being the third book in the series, the people of Bramble Heath feel like old friends and the village feels like home. It's comforting to see familiar faces from the other books as they cross paths with the new veterinarian, Laura. But, and there is always a "but", there is also the fear that this might be the book where we lose some of our favorite characters to the war. Will the long reach of Hitler find its way even to the quaint, timeless village of Bramble Heath?
In this story, the action and the danger aren't taking place at the RAF base located on the edge of the village but on the farms surrounding it. There is a conspiracy to disrupt the food supply for the homefront by damaging the farms and their animals. If you've lived in a small town, you quickly realize that it can't be an outsider since a stranger always stands out. I thoroughly enjoyed the insights into the many Land Girls who came from across England and the sexist attitudes they faced from some of the locals. I loved a new character, Sarah, an indomitable young girl evacuated from London's East End. As in each book, there is a sweet romance that develops slowly, this time between Laura and Commander Alistair Seaton. (And yes, the name should ring a bell from the second book.) The story also includes a thoughtful thread about the effects of PTSD on combat veterans as well as survivors of the Blitz, which affects both the Commander and Laura, a survivor of the hellish bombing of Coventry. So, set aside a few hours, fix a cup of milky tea, and come home to Bramble Heath. You'll be glad you did.
My thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the digital ARC. All opinions and the review are entirely my own.
In this story, the action and the danger aren't taking place at the RAF base located on the edge of the village but on the farms surrounding it. There is a conspiracy to disrupt the food supply for the homefront by damaging the farms and their animals. If you've lived in a small town, you quickly realize that it can't be an outsider since a stranger always stands out. I thoroughly enjoyed the insights into the many Land Girls who came from across England and the sexist attitudes they faced from some of the locals. I loved a new character, Sarah, an indomitable young girl evacuated from London's East End. As in each book, there is a sweet romance that develops slowly, this time between Laura and Commander Alistair Seaton. (And yes, the name should ring a bell from the second book.) The story also includes a thoughtful thread about the effects of PTSD on combat veterans as well as survivors of the Blitz, which affects both the Commander and Laura, a survivor of the hellish bombing of Coventry. So, set aside a few hours, fix a cup of milky tea, and come home to Bramble Heath. You'll be glad you did.
My thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the digital ARC. All opinions and the review are entirely my own.
May 13, 2024
From its unique blend of Historical Fiction and Small Town Life, to its captivating mystery, 'The Wartime Vet' by Ellie Curzon offers a refreshing take on my favourite genres.
As the third book in the 'A Village at War' series, 'The Wartime Vet' is a self-contained story that can be enjoyed without having read the previous instalments. Having received ARCs for both the first and third books, I can assure you that missing the second one didn't hinder my enjoyment or understanding of the story.
Let's dive into my thoughts on "The Wartime Vet."
In a world where veterinary work is deemed unsuitable for women, Laura defies expectations to pursue her dream of becoming a successful livestock vet. When a poisoning incident rocks her town of Bramble Heath, Laura finds herself thrust into a complex mystery. Battling against a sexist boss who believes it is an overreaction. Laura contacts the agricultural ministry, and they send a navel Commander, Alastair Seaton, to help solve the mystery.
Curzon skillfully crafts a tale of suspense and mystery, drawing readers deeper into the intricate web of secrets surrounding Bramble Heath. The characters are multifaceted, their relationships richly developed, and Laura emerges as a resilient and inspiring protagonist. Her journey, both as a vet and as a woman navigating the challenges of her time, is captivating from start to finish.
"The Wartime Vet" offers a perfect blend of mystery, heartwarming moments, and a hint of romance. Curzon captures the essence of small-town life with charm and authenticity, immersing readers in the quaint yet complex world of Bramble Heath. I can't help but anticipate another captivating chapter in the saga of "A Village at War."
Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture, for the ARC of the E-book The Wartime Vet in exchange for my honest review.
As the third book in the 'A Village at War' series, 'The Wartime Vet' is a self-contained story that can be enjoyed without having read the previous instalments. Having received ARCs for both the first and third books, I can assure you that missing the second one didn't hinder my enjoyment or understanding of the story.
Let's dive into my thoughts on "The Wartime Vet."
In a world where veterinary work is deemed unsuitable for women, Laura defies expectations to pursue her dream of becoming a successful livestock vet. When a poisoning incident rocks her town of Bramble Heath, Laura finds herself thrust into a complex mystery. Battling against a sexist boss who believes it is an overreaction. Laura contacts the agricultural ministry, and they send a navel Commander, Alastair Seaton, to help solve the mystery.
Curzon skillfully crafts a tale of suspense and mystery, drawing readers deeper into the intricate web of secrets surrounding Bramble Heath. The characters are multifaceted, their relationships richly developed, and Laura emerges as a resilient and inspiring protagonist. Her journey, both as a vet and as a woman navigating the challenges of her time, is captivating from start to finish.
"The Wartime Vet" offers a perfect blend of mystery, heartwarming moments, and a hint of romance. Curzon captures the essence of small-town life with charm and authenticity, immersing readers in the quaint yet complex world of Bramble Heath. I can't help but anticipate another captivating chapter in the saga of "A Village at War."
Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture, for the ARC of the E-book The Wartime Vet in exchange for my honest review.
March 20, 2024
The Wartime Vet by Ellie Curzon is a marvellous historical novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. It is the third book in A Village At War series but can be read as a stand-alone.
The action is set in a village in the south east. Here, we meet a young female veterinarian who has fled urban bombed out Coventry. The year is 1942 and now the young vet is treating farm animals and not just cats and dogs.
The ruins of Coventry and that awful night in November 1941 still haunt the young vet. She is not alone with her fears. There is also a man from the ministry who is a decorated naval veteran of both wars, and he is haunted by the events of war. Both are struggling through PTSD, although little is known of that at the time.
In the countryside we meet land girls and a most delightful young female evacuee called Sarah. She has survived the Blitz in London. Ellie Curzon has perfectly captured her enthusiasm, zest for life, and determination to help with the war effort, despite her young age.
In contrast to Sarah’s desire to help, someone is determined to sabotage the efforts and disrupt rural life. Things take a dangerous turn – but who is the guilty party? The heroes and villains all look the same.
We witness the terrible effects of loss. In the midst of death, there is new life as spring lambs are being born.
There are some old fashioned attitudes towards women by some. This infuriates both the characters and the modern reader.
The village all pulls together. They are united in times of war, and their camaraderie shines through.
I really enjoyed The Wartime Vet and read it in just two sittings.
I received a free copy from the publishers. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
The action is set in a village in the south east. Here, we meet a young female veterinarian who has fled urban bombed out Coventry. The year is 1942 and now the young vet is treating farm animals and not just cats and dogs.
The ruins of Coventry and that awful night in November 1941 still haunt the young vet. She is not alone with her fears. There is also a man from the ministry who is a decorated naval veteran of both wars, and he is haunted by the events of war. Both are struggling through PTSD, although little is known of that at the time.
In the countryside we meet land girls and a most delightful young female evacuee called Sarah. She has survived the Blitz in London. Ellie Curzon has perfectly captured her enthusiasm, zest for life, and determination to help with the war effort, despite her young age.
In contrast to Sarah’s desire to help, someone is determined to sabotage the efforts and disrupt rural life. Things take a dangerous turn – but who is the guilty party? The heroes and villains all look the same.
We witness the terrible effects of loss. In the midst of death, there is new life as spring lambs are being born.
There are some old fashioned attitudes towards women by some. This infuriates both the characters and the modern reader.
The village all pulls together. They are united in times of war, and their camaraderie shines through.
I really enjoyed The Wartime Vet and read it in just two sittings.
I received a free copy from the publishers. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
March 3, 2024
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher, for which I thank them.
“The Wartime Vet,” by Elllie Curzon, is the third book in the “A Village at War” series. This book can be read as a stand-alone. In this book, as it takes place during WWII, there’s shortage of men available for jobs, so Laura, a fully qualified vet, applies for a veterinary job in Bramble Heath. Her boss would prefer to have a man working with him, not a woman, so things are very tense between them - with Laura basically doing the laborious jobs and the clinic owner doing the cushy “fun” jobs. Basically, this isn’t a variation of the James Herriot books where all work together as best they can. Anyway, it turns out there are some odd things happening to the farm animals in Bramble Heath. When Laura’s boss scoffs at her observations, Laura writes to the Department of Agriculture - and that’s when Alastair comes to town. There’s a mystery to solve and both characters work to figure out what is going on and who is doing it. If you’ve read the other books in this series, there are a number of familiar characters who appear, but Ms. Curzon does a good job summing up how they fit into the town. Overall, I found this book to be a bit more heavy on the romance and mystery that historical focus - though the mystery did involve some historical facts. This was a quick book to read and it held my attention. I will continue to read more about the lovely town of Bramble Heath when Ms. Curzon returns us there.
“The Wartime Vet,” by Elllie Curzon, is the third book in the “A Village at War” series. This book can be read as a stand-alone. In this book, as it takes place during WWII, there’s shortage of men available for jobs, so Laura, a fully qualified vet, applies for a veterinary job in Bramble Heath. Her boss would prefer to have a man working with him, not a woman, so things are very tense between them - with Laura basically doing the laborious jobs and the clinic owner doing the cushy “fun” jobs. Basically, this isn’t a variation of the James Herriot books where all work together as best they can. Anyway, it turns out there are some odd things happening to the farm animals in Bramble Heath. When Laura’s boss scoffs at her observations, Laura writes to the Department of Agriculture - and that’s when Alastair comes to town. There’s a mystery to solve and both characters work to figure out what is going on and who is doing it. If you’ve read the other books in this series, there are a number of familiar characters who appear, but Ms. Curzon does a good job summing up how they fit into the town. Overall, I found this book to be a bit more heavy on the romance and mystery that historical focus - though the mystery did involve some historical facts. This was a quick book to read and it held my attention. I will continue to read more about the lovely town of Bramble Heath when Ms. Curzon returns us there.
September 24, 2025
Overall, really enjoyed this book that takes place in WWII. It is a bit historical fiction, mystery, and romance all in one. Laura is a veterinary surgeon in London, but wants to do her part and moves to the countryside to take care of farm animals to try to protect the food supply. She gets a job with Mr. Morgan, who leaves no doubt that he doesn't think women should be veterinarians. When Laura starts becoming suspicious that someone is poisoning livestock and setting fires to disrupt the food supply, she sends a letter to the Ministry. Her boss is furious!! Then Commander Alistair Seaton shows up to help with the investigation.
I could really relate to how Laura feels when she is told woman shouldn't be veterinarians, "what man wants to come home to a woman who has straw and mud in her hair?" I have been a veterinarian for over 40 years and got a similar line when I was doing an internship at a USDA lab: "What man wants to come home to a woman who has had her arm up a cow's a$$?!" My response was, "what woman wants to have a man come home to her who has had his hand up a cow's a$$?!" He didn't have much to say after that!! So, could relate to that bit of the story and I thought the veterinary cases were well presented.
My only issue was with the romance part, it was a bit, I don't know juvenile. And I wish we had had a bit more about the person(s) involved with the poisoning. that seemed a bit rushed.
But a good book and recommended.
I could really relate to how Laura feels when she is told woman shouldn't be veterinarians, "what man wants to come home to a woman who has straw and mud in her hair?" I have been a veterinarian for over 40 years and got a similar line when I was doing an internship at a USDA lab: "What man wants to come home to a woman who has had her arm up a cow's a$$?!" My response was, "what woman wants to have a man come home to her who has had his hand up a cow's a$$?!" He didn't have much to say after that!! So, could relate to that bit of the story and I thought the veterinary cases were well presented.
My only issue was with the romance part, it was a bit, I don't know juvenile. And I wish we had had a bit more about the person(s) involved with the poisoning. that seemed a bit rushed.
But a good book and recommended.
March 27, 2024
I was first drawn to this book by the gorgeous horse on the cover, along with the title of the book.
I've not read the other two books in this saga, but I will certainly be searching for them after having read this wonderful story.
Not having read the other books in no way affected my enjoyment of this story. It seemed to be perfectly complete as a stand alone book.
A fair few of the books I've been reading lately relate to WW2.
Whilst I was born and bred an Aussie (Australian), I secretly have always dreamed of living in the English countryside. I think that's because we read the Flambards trilogy by K.M. Peyton as our year 8 book for English back in 1983 (showing my age here) and I absolutely adored it. I still read it every few years.
I love animals and would have loved to be a vet, so to be able to read Laura's story, imagining myself in her place was a dream come true.
Life in Bramble Heath sounds like it would be perfect were it not for the war raging all around.
Mystery, intrigue, danger and heartbreak kept me reading well into the small hours.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the digital ARC. All opinions are my own.
I've not read the other two books in this saga, but I will certainly be searching for them after having read this wonderful story.
Not having read the other books in no way affected my enjoyment of this story. It seemed to be perfectly complete as a stand alone book.
A fair few of the books I've been reading lately relate to WW2.
Whilst I was born and bred an Aussie (Australian), I secretly have always dreamed of living in the English countryside. I think that's because we read the Flambards trilogy by K.M. Peyton as our year 8 book for English back in 1983 (showing my age here) and I absolutely adored it. I still read it every few years.
I love animals and would have loved to be a vet, so to be able to read Laura's story, imagining myself in her place was a dream come true.
Life in Bramble Heath sounds like it would be perfect were it not for the war raging all around.
Mystery, intrigue, danger and heartbreak kept me reading well into the small hours.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the digital ARC. All opinions are my own.
April 13, 2024
Wow, I read this book so quickly. It gripped me from the first moment. Laura is a vet in the village of Bramble Heath and it's 1941, the middle of WW2. She is trying to keep the livestock in the village healthy as that's helping to feed the villagers as well as the troops. When things start to happen in the village and animals are dying, she can't get her boss to take it seriously. He is very dismissive because she is a woman.
The story has a lot of mystery, heartwarming and heartbreaking moments and a little romance. The characters are so well done. All of the charming, quirkiness of small town life. By the end of it, I wanted to live in a village like Bramble Heath too. It really drew me in and didn't let go until the mystery was solved and the war was over.
This is #3 in the A Village at War series and now I will be looking for more. Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this. It was an awesome ride and this is my honest review.
The story has a lot of mystery, heartwarming and heartbreaking moments and a little romance. The characters are so well done. All of the charming, quirkiness of small town life. By the end of it, I wanted to live in a village like Bramble Heath too. It really drew me in and didn't let go until the mystery was solved and the war was over.
This is #3 in the A Village at War series and now I will be looking for more. Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this. It was an awesome ride and this is my honest review.
March 30, 2024
Curzon masterfully captures the essence of Bramble Heath, portraying a community bound by the necessity of survival yet threatened from within. The mystery of who is sabotaging the village farms adds a thrilling layer of suspense, engaging the reader’s curiosity and concern for the village’s fate. The depiction of war’s impact on rural life, with the omnipresent danger of bombings and the critical importance of agriculture, is both educational and emotionally stirring.
The Wartime Vet honors the contributions of women in war, the bonds formed in the face of adversity, and the enduring power of hope and love. Curzon has crafted a memorable tale that not only entertains but also enlightens, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance alike. With its richly drawn characters, evocative setting, and engaging plot, this book is a heartening and immersive journey back in time.
The Wartime Vet honors the contributions of women in war, the bonds formed in the face of adversity, and the enduring power of hope and love. Curzon has crafted a memorable tale that not only entertains but also enlightens, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance alike. With its richly drawn characters, evocative setting, and engaging plot, this book is a heartening and immersive journey back in time.
April 7, 2024
Laura has worked hard to become a veterinarian and she moves to Bramble Heath to work as a veterinarian caring for livestock. The farms of the village are under attack while they are in desperate need for food. The land girls are blamed and are considered to be "silly little girls". My personal opinion is that they would not have survived without the work of the land girls who are undervalued. I enjoyed how Laura worked for a profession which was considered a man's job and how she proved how strong and capable she is. Going over her bosses head to a higher authority to fight for what she believed. I think the story did get repetitive going over things that had already been explained. I loved little Sarah and her spirit. It's a cosy mystery with a light hearted romance in the mix. I had not worked out who the culprit was until it was revealed and the danger of bombs dropping from the war made my feelings heightened.
March 25, 2024
Once I started this book I couldn’t put it down. It has all the feels wrapped into one. During the throws of WWII a female vet leaves the city after a blitz to a small country village clinic. The village greets her with warm welcomes and makes close ties with the land girls, evacuees, the local RAF pilots, along with the locals. When animals start becoming sick and mysterious fires are set she knows someone’s deliberately sabotaging their food supply for the war effort and reaches out to the ministry. She never would have imagined what that could lead to and how much her life will soon be changed.
I truly felt like I was pulled into another lifetime and could connect with the story and characters
Thank you to the author and publisher for getting to read this pre-published copy of this fantastic book.
I truly felt like I was pulled into another lifetime and could connect with the story and characters
Thank you to the author and publisher for getting to read this pre-published copy of this fantastic book.
March 6, 2024
The time is 1941 in the village of Bramble Heath.
Main character, Laura, is a veterinarian that starts working for the local vet. He is not overly thrilled to have a woman vet working with him which makes things difficult and tense between the two of them.
When situations arise concerning the animals on the surrounding farms, Laura writes to the Department of Agriculture to inform them of what is going on. Her boss is not happy about her doing this.
Mystery abounds as the animals continue to become sick.
A heartwarming story with plenty of mystery and some romance too.
Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Main character, Laura, is a veterinarian that starts working for the local vet. He is not overly thrilled to have a woman vet working with him which makes things difficult and tense between the two of them.
When situations arise concerning the animals on the surrounding farms, Laura writes to the Department of Agriculture to inform them of what is going on. Her boss is not happy about her doing this.
Mystery abounds as the animals continue to become sick.
A heartwarming story with plenty of mystery and some romance too.
Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
March 23, 2024
Cozy historical mystery
This book is a combination of cozy mystery, historical wartime fiction and clean romance. Laura, a female vet in a time when this wasn’t commonplace, happens across a poisoning in her small village of Bramble Heath. Her boss, typically for that time period, dismisses her concerns. When Laura takes matters into her own hands, she meets Alastair, former naval commander and now the Ministry’s investigator.
I enjoyed this story, it moved quickly and held my interest. It’s very easy reading, could be marketed to young adults as well as older readers. I will look for other books by this author.
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.
This book is a combination of cozy mystery, historical wartime fiction and clean romance. Laura, a female vet in a time when this wasn’t commonplace, happens across a poisoning in her small village of Bramble Heath. Her boss, typically for that time period, dismisses her concerns. When Laura takes matters into her own hands, she meets Alastair, former naval commander and now the Ministry’s investigator.
I enjoyed this story, it moved quickly and held my interest. It’s very easy reading, could be marketed to young adults as well as older readers. I will look for other books by this author.
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.
December 28, 2025
En roman der lød lige som den slags jeg kan lide. Kvindelig dyrelæge - historisk fiktion om 2. verdenskrig. Ja tak. Men, men. Den var altså lidt for rørstrømsk for min smag. Jeg manglede dybde i personerne og dialogerne rakte ikke helt til det jeg gerne ville opleve.
Selve historien var såmænd god nok: Den unge kvindelig dyrelæge Laura, bliver nedgjort og udskældt af sin arbejdsgiver, men er elsket af de lokale gårdmænd. Hun vil gerne gøre sin del under krigen og står klar når hun bliver kaldt på. Hun opdager, at der er ugler i mosen. Flere køer bliver forgiftet og hendes chef er fuldstændig ligeglad. Så Laura vælger selv at kontakte landbrugsministeriet.
Som nævnt, er skrivestilen ikke lige min kop the. Så jeg hopper videre til næste roman.
Selve historien var såmænd god nok: Den unge kvindelig dyrelæge Laura, bliver nedgjort og udskældt af sin arbejdsgiver, men er elsket af de lokale gårdmænd. Hun vil gerne gøre sin del under krigen og står klar når hun bliver kaldt på. Hun opdager, at der er ugler i mosen. Flere køer bliver forgiftet og hendes chef er fuldstændig ligeglad. Så Laura vælger selv at kontakte landbrugsministeriet.
Som nævnt, er skrivestilen ikke lige min kop the. Så jeg hopper videre til næste roman.
March 3, 2024
What a heartwarming story! England had to keep a stiff upper lip during WWII and the fine folk of Bramble Heath were doing just that. However something foul is afoot in the village with fires and animal poisonings.
Laura, the local vet, is determined to uncover the villain, along with Commander Alastair.
I loved all the personalities in the village, even Morgan the jerk.
How people helped each other out and were a community is lovely to read.
I also loved all the animals because they were the heart of the story.
I also,loved the unfolding story between the Commander and the vet.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the early read.
Laura, the local vet, is determined to uncover the villain, along with Commander Alastair.
I loved all the personalities in the village, even Morgan the jerk.
How people helped each other out and were a community is lovely to read.
I also loved all the animals because they were the heart of the story.
I also,loved the unfolding story between the Commander and the vet.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the early read.
April 7, 2024
Excellent WWII novel
This story is about the civilians in Bramble Heath. It tells the story of the farms whose livelihood is being sabotaged by someone poisoning the livestock and setting fires. Laura is a vet whose boss is an arrogant man who is sure that his female employee is wrong about the sabotage, and instead blames the land girls, those woman working on the farms as the men are off to war. Laura writes a letter to the ministry, and Alistair comes to investigate. Wonderful story full of hope, tragedy, and some romance. I am looking forward to the next story about one of the land girls.
This story is about the civilians in Bramble Heath. It tells the story of the farms whose livelihood is being sabotaged by someone poisoning the livestock and setting fires. Laura is a vet whose boss is an arrogant man who is sure that his female employee is wrong about the sabotage, and instead blames the land girls, those woman working on the farms as the men are off to war. Laura writes a letter to the ministry, and Alistair comes to investigate. Wonderful story full of hope, tragedy, and some romance. I am looking forward to the next story about one of the land girls.
October 17, 2024
I found this an enjoyable and easy read for a holiday. It was atmospheric in describing the countryside during wartime England and interesting to see how the life of a country vet operated and how 'the Ministry' were called in to hunt down traitors. I found the high profile visitors to the village a little hard to believe, but this added to the romance of the story and added a touch of glamour. The reality of the bombing was also thought provoking and the deviousness of the real traitor who was trying to poison the animals revealed how careless talk really did cost lives at the time. Overall I enjoyed this story and it maintained my interest.
March 25, 2024
It’s 1941 and Laura works at the local vets in Bramble Heath. Although her training means she is a veterinary surgeon, after the horrendous bombing of Coventry, she accepts the job to try to recover from the memories.
When her boss ignores her when she discovers animal feed is being laced with cyanide, she goes over his head and writes to the Ministry. They send Commander Alistair Seaton, who has his own tragedy to deal with.
I enjoyed this tale, even though it was despicable to think that our own people were trying to help out the Germans by doing horrendous things, like trying to stop food getting to everyone.
This is historical fiction with a bit of romance as well. I liked the two being mixed together, it helped to lighten the story a bit.
It was great getting to know the characters, and some parts of the story were sad and emotional.
I’m looking forward to buying and reading the first two in this series, as this final book has whet my appetite.
My thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
When her boss ignores her when she discovers animal feed is being laced with cyanide, she goes over his head and writes to the Ministry. They send Commander Alistair Seaton, who has his own tragedy to deal with.
I enjoyed this tale, even though it was despicable to think that our own people were trying to help out the Germans by doing horrendous things, like trying to stop food getting to everyone.
This is historical fiction with a bit of romance as well. I liked the two being mixed together, it helped to lighten the story a bit.
It was great getting to know the characters, and some parts of the story were sad and emotional.
I’m looking forward to buying and reading the first two in this series, as this final book has whet my appetite.
My thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
March 20, 2024
The Wartime Vet is the third instalment of the series A Village At War, it is an interesting story filled with bravery and friendship. Unfortunately, I did feel that there were parts that were repeated, so I found myself skimming through it quite a bit. I really enjoyed the mystery, which kept me reading, loved the characters and the ending was perfect.
I would like to thank Bookouture, NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this complimentary copy for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
#TheWartimeVet #NetGalley
I would like to thank Bookouture, NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this complimentary copy for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
#TheWartimeVet #NetGalley
April 1, 2024
The Wartime Vet is the third book in the A Village at War trilogy and is about Laura who is a female vet that takes care of the farm animals during the war. This was such a great story that had amazing characters and the book had me turning pages till the very end. I highly enjoyed reading this historical fiction book and would highly recommend this book to other readers especially if they like historical fiction books. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC book in exchange of my honest review of The Wartime Vet.
April 9, 2024
A delight from start to finish
Ellie Carson has done it again. This book was a delight to read, from the beginning to the end. It was not long enough though. I could not put It down. Laura, the young get is a really interesting character. When she meets Alastair, it is obvious that they will become a couple. Alastair's farming background complements Laura's skill. I loved the way Mr Morgan got his comeuppance. There was dedication, humour, love, sadness and heartache all rolled into one in this book, making it a perfect read. Looking forward to book number 4 in the series.
Ellie Carson has done it again. This book was a delight to read, from the beginning to the end. It was not long enough though. I could not put It down. Laura, the young get is a really interesting character. When she meets Alastair, it is obvious that they will become a couple. Alastair's farming background complements Laura's skill. I loved the way Mr Morgan got his comeuppance. There was dedication, humour, love, sadness and heartache all rolled into one in this book, making it a perfect read. Looking forward to book number 4 in the series.
April 21, 2024
This is a very sweet story about a country vet who discovers that someone is poisoning the cows and the investigator who comes down from London to help her. If you love notable pets - you're in luck - this book is full of pets. I'm pretty tenderhearted when it comes to animals and this made me cry a few times. But the mystery is solved and it does have a HEA for the two mmcs. It was very interesting to learn about air raids and blackouts. May we never repeat that part of history again.
Thank you to netgalley for the ARC. Opinions are my own.
Thank you to netgalley for the ARC. Opinions are my own.
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