Radwinter

by Lois Elsden

Thomas Radwinter goes in search of his family roots; using the internet he traces his family back to war-torn eastern Europe, and follows their journey from arriving in England in the 1830's, across southern England. However, the more he finds out about his family's past, the more he sees his own family, his brothers and his wife differently. His relationship with them changes... and he begins to understand his own character, and to find out as much about his present life as his family's history.

485 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 12, 2014

Reviews

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderfully immersive book. The narration is almost Stream of Consciousness in its flow and visceral honesty, and the characters are brilliantly rendered. The genealogical storyline makes the past seem so very close and palpable, and the generations weave together beautifully, stirring the emotions.
There is also a brilliant culinary theme throughout the book, appealing to the senses rather like Suskind's Perfume (another fantastic read!), adding a unique flavour to the characters.
I would definitely recommend Radwinter; I have ordered the second in the series, and can't wait to see how the story and characters develop.

[Fenja Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thomas Radwinter thinks he's happy and bumbling along with his life, but as he begins to research his ancestry, changes happen in his life, and he begins to see a lot of things differently. An absorbing read. I shall definitely read the sequel