A Place to Call Home: Rose’s Story

Maids of Kent #3

by Evie Grace

THE THIRD AND FINAL SAGA IN EVIE GRACE'S MAIDS OF KENT TRILOGY.'An intriguing tale of family relationships and of finding love a second time around . . . I’ll be sure to look out for the next book in the series.' Val Wood ‘An enthralling plotline with unexpected twists that will intrigue the reader until the last page.’ Margaret Dickinson*****East Kent, 1876With doting parents and siblings she adores, sixteen-year-old Rose Cheevers leads a contented life at Willow Place in Canterbury. A bright future ahead of her, she dreams of following in her mother’s footsteps and becoming a teacher. Then one traumatic day turns the Cheevers’ household upside-down. What was once a safe haven has become a place of peril, and Rose is forced to flee with the younger children. Desperate, she seeks refuge in a remote village with a long lost grandmother who did not know she existed. But safety comes at a price, and the arrival of a young stranger with connections to her past raises uncomfortable questions about what the future holds. Somehow, Rose must find the strength to keep her family together. Above all else, though, she needs a place to call home.

418 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 12, 2018

Reviews

[Tracey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, the best of the three books and a good ending to the trilogy.
This story is about Rose, daughter of Agnes and granddaughter of Catherine.
Roses' story is full of incidents and interest, at sixteen she helps her mother to teach the children of the area around the tannery in Canterbury. She and her younger siblings live a comfortable life at Willow Place.
Rose suddenly has to grow up very quickly, as her life turns upside down and will never be the same again.

[Simarpreet Singh · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Place to Call Home by Evie Grace is a beautifully written historical fiction novel that follows Rose Cheevers, a sixteen-year-old girl navigating loss, family secrets, and the search for belonging in Victorian England. Grace’s vivid descriptions bring the setting to life, making Rose’s journey from Canterbury to her grandmother’s remote village feel immersive and authentic.

The heart of the story is Rose herself. She is courageous, relatable, and resilient, and watching her grow and adapt to new challenges is both inspiring and touching. The book explores themes of family, love, and identity in ways that feel genuine, and the historical context adds depth without overwhelming the narrative.

While the pacing slows in a few sections and some secondary characters could have been more developed, the novel remains engaging throughout. A Place to Call Home is a heartfelt and compelling story that will resonate with readers who enjoy character-driven historical fiction and tales of resilience, family, and self-discovery.

[Sue Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got of to a bit of a slow start but then I loved it. I was about a quarter way through when I realised it was part three of a trilogy, having said that, it works perfectly well as a stand-alone story. It is a nice easy, enchanting, historical read.

[Lynn Smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

A bit of a disappointment for me and a trifle bland in its characters. AS a family saga it was a nice tale as a historical romance for me it fell a bit short in my expectations.

[Alison Hydes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this as a stand alone not realising this was the final book in the series. Was a good heart warming read story of a family coping and moving after a crisis occurred.

[Christine Kennally · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this one

[Linda Hobson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read

[Natalya · Rating 3 out of 5]

As there's currently no other reviews, I will take the time to write one.
I enjoyed this story, particularly the unconventional and unique family dynamics. The sadder aspects of this story really tugged at my heartstrings; it was well written without being overly dramatic and tragic. I also felt the ending was realistic when it came to the Kingsley's fate as many authors in this genre tie everything up a little too neatly - I like that this book didn't do that.