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House of Grace #2
The Coal Miner's Son
After tragedy hits the small coal mining village of Wintermore, nine-year-old miner's son, George, is sent to Granville Hall to live with his titled grandparents.
Caught up in a web of treachery and deceit, George grows up believing his mother sold him. He's determined to make her pay, but at what cost? Is he strong enough to rebel?
Will George ever learn to forgive?
Step back into the 60s and follow George as he struggles with bereavement, rejection and a kidnapping that changes his life forever. Resistance is George's only hope.
Caught up in a web of treachery and deceit, George grows up believing his mother sold him. He's determined to make her pay, but at what cost? Is he strong enough to rebel?
Will George ever learn to forgive?
Step back into the 60s and follow George as he struggles with bereavement, rejection and a kidnapping that changes his life forever. Resistance is George's only hope.
334 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 9, 2020
About the author
Patricia M. Osborne
17 books28 followersPatricia M Osborne is married with grown-up children and grandchildren. She was born in Liverpool but now lives in West Sussex. In 2019 she graduated with an MA in Creative Writing (University of Brighton).
Patricia writes novels, poetry and short fiction, and has been published in various literary magazines and anthologies. Her first poetry pamphlet ‘Taxus Baccata’ was published by Hedgehog Poetry Press in July 2020.
She has a successful blog at whitewings.com where she features other writers and poets. When Patricia isn’t working on her own writing, she enjoys sharing her knowledge, acting as a mentor to fellow writers and as an online poetry tutor with Writers’ Bureau.
The Coal Miner’s Son is the second book in the House of Grace trilogy.
Patricia writes novels, poetry and short fiction, and has been published in various literary magazines and anthologies. Her first poetry pamphlet ‘Taxus Baccata’ was published by Hedgehog Poetry Press in July 2020.
She has a successful blog at whitewings.com where she features other writers and poets. When Patricia isn’t working on her own writing, she enjoys sharing her knowledge, acting as a mentor to fellow writers and as an online poetry tutor with Writers’ Bureau.
The Coal Miner’s Son is the second book in the House of Grace trilogy.
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April 20, 2020
The cover is striking and beautiful. The author knows her genre and the readers well, and I was sucked into the book after just a few lines. There is always a lot of tension to keep things running along, and I especially liked scene such as George’s dad’s funeral because they were so well written and poignant. Obvious the author has done a lot of research and this blends nicely with the general atmosphere.
The alternate chapters between Elizabeth and George also kick things off nicely with the reader dipping in and out of family troubles etc.
The ending is great – well thought out and nicely conclusive. I hate to be left hanging at the end of a book! Looking forward to the next book.
The alternate chapters between Elizabeth and George also kick things off nicely with the reader dipping in and out of family troubles etc.
The ending is great – well thought out and nicely conclusive. I hate to be left hanging at the end of a book! Looking forward to the next book.
September 3, 2020
The Coalminer’s Son is the second book in the family trilogy by Patricia M Osborne. It is a gripping tale elegantly told through the eyes of the title character, George and his aunt Elizabeth. Although there is a cross-over in the story with the first novel in the series, I would highly recommend reading the books in order.
The Blurb
After tragedy hits the small coal mining village of Wintermore, nine-year-old miner’s son, George, is sent to Granville Hall to live with his titled grandparents. Caught up in a web of treachery and deceit, George grows up believing his mother sold him. He’s determined to make her pay, but at what cost? Is he strong enough to rebel? Will George ever learn to forgive?Step back into the 60s and follow George as he struggles with bereavement, rejection and a kidnapping that changes his life forever. Resistance is George’s only hope.
The Review
I enjoyed how George and Elizabeth each took their roll as narrator. It worked well and kept me intrigued to follow them both. It was a delight experiencing a great sense of time throughout the story and the descriptive detail is fine, bringing everything to life.
The story starts with George as a nine-year old boy telling the story as first person viewpoint. It was so captivating. The author set the scene of a family trauma in a small mining village through his eyes.
I was routing for George almost instantly and even more so when he was sent to Granville Hall to live with his titled grandparents. I cannot imagine how it would feel for George to grow up thinking his mother had sold him. This book was beautifully portrayed and did not disappoint.
If you are in search of an accurately researched book full of poignancy and telling a story that will linger in your thoughts, don’t miss out on this fabulous book.
The Author
Patricia M Osborne is married with grown-up children, and six grandchildren. She was born in Liverpool and now lives in West Sussex. In February 2019, Patricia graduated with an MA in Creative Writing (Merit) via the University of Brighton. She is a novelist, poet, and short story writer. When she isn’t working on her own writing, she enjoys sharing her knowledge and acts as a mentor to fellow writers and she is an online poetry tutor with Writers’ Bureau.
‘Her poetry pamphlet, ‘Taxus Baccata’ was a winner with Hedgehog Poetry Press. Patricia has had many poems and short stories published in various literary magazines and anthologies.
In 2017 Patricia was Poet in Residence at a local Victorian Park in Crawley and her poetry was exhibited throughout the park. In 2019 her poetry was on display at Crawley Museum.
Patricia has a successful blog at Whitewingsbooks.com where she features other writers and poets.
Patricia’s hobbies include walking around her local park and lake, swimming, reading, photography, and playing the piano when time permits. All these activities offer her inspiration to create new writing.
The Blurb
After tragedy hits the small coal mining village of Wintermore, nine-year-old miner’s son, George, is sent to Granville Hall to live with his titled grandparents. Caught up in a web of treachery and deceit, George grows up believing his mother sold him. He’s determined to make her pay, but at what cost? Is he strong enough to rebel? Will George ever learn to forgive?Step back into the 60s and follow George as he struggles with bereavement, rejection and a kidnapping that changes his life forever. Resistance is George’s only hope.
The Review
I enjoyed how George and Elizabeth each took their roll as narrator. It worked well and kept me intrigued to follow them both. It was a delight experiencing a great sense of time throughout the story and the descriptive detail is fine, bringing everything to life.
The story starts with George as a nine-year old boy telling the story as first person viewpoint. It was so captivating. The author set the scene of a family trauma in a small mining village through his eyes.
I was routing for George almost instantly and even more so when he was sent to Granville Hall to live with his titled grandparents. I cannot imagine how it would feel for George to grow up thinking his mother had sold him. This book was beautifully portrayed and did not disappoint.
If you are in search of an accurately researched book full of poignancy and telling a story that will linger in your thoughts, don’t miss out on this fabulous book.
The Author
Patricia M Osborne is married with grown-up children, and six grandchildren. She was born in Liverpool and now lives in West Sussex. In February 2019, Patricia graduated with an MA in Creative Writing (Merit) via the University of Brighton. She is a novelist, poet, and short story writer. When she isn’t working on her own writing, she enjoys sharing her knowledge and acts as a mentor to fellow writers and she is an online poetry tutor with Writers’ Bureau.
‘Her poetry pamphlet, ‘Taxus Baccata’ was a winner with Hedgehog Poetry Press. Patricia has had many poems and short stories published in various literary magazines and anthologies.
In 2017 Patricia was Poet in Residence at a local Victorian Park in Crawley and her poetry was exhibited throughout the park. In 2019 her poetry was on display at Crawley Museum.
Patricia has a successful blog at Whitewingsbooks.com where she features other writers and poets.
Patricia’s hobbies include walking around her local park and lake, swimming, reading, photography, and playing the piano when time permits. All these activities offer her inspiration to create new writing.
April 9, 2021
Another Great Read in this Rollercoaster Family Drama
Having become thoroughly absorbed in the dramas unfolding in Grace Gilmore’s life in “House of Grace” (book one of Patricia Osborne’s trilogy), I felt compelled to read book two, “The Coal Miner’s Son”, and it did not disappoint! I loved the way it runs parallel with the first story, only this time through the eyes of Grace’s son, George, and her sister, Elizabeth. It is 1962 and after a tragic opening, the reader follows George’s life as a young boy, sent to live with his grandparents, Lord and Lady Granville, in the belief that his mother has sold him. But, like her, he is a born survivor and you have to admire his “true grit” as he slowly comes to terms with his totally contrasting new life. Being groomed to inherit the Granville estate, his teenage years are predominantly spent at a highly-regarded boarding school, where he demonstrates a keen intelligence and aptitude for architectural design. These are years of rebellion and soul-searching as he grapples with the changing dynamics of his family, while contemplating his own future.
The writer is a great builder of characters surrounding George and his Aunt Elizabeth, now his mentor, who not only has her own story to tell, but plays a key role in pulling together the threads of the family members. I felt drawn in, as if I were one of them, sharing their rollercoaster lives. The book is a real cliff-hanger in that you are kept wondering until late on whether George will ever forgive Grace and accept her for who she really is.
Another well-written and researched, easy to read, emotionally charged story from Patricia Osborne, with insightful characters and a fast-moving plot. It’s a five-stars from me as I eagerly begin book three, “The Granville Legacy” to find out what becomes of them all!
Having become thoroughly absorbed in the dramas unfolding in Grace Gilmore’s life in “House of Grace” (book one of Patricia Osborne’s trilogy), I felt compelled to read book two, “The Coal Miner’s Son”, and it did not disappoint! I loved the way it runs parallel with the first story, only this time through the eyes of Grace’s son, George, and her sister, Elizabeth. It is 1962 and after a tragic opening, the reader follows George’s life as a young boy, sent to live with his grandparents, Lord and Lady Granville, in the belief that his mother has sold him. But, like her, he is a born survivor and you have to admire his “true grit” as he slowly comes to terms with his totally contrasting new life. Being groomed to inherit the Granville estate, his teenage years are predominantly spent at a highly-regarded boarding school, where he demonstrates a keen intelligence and aptitude for architectural design. These are years of rebellion and soul-searching as he grapples with the changing dynamics of his family, while contemplating his own future.
The writer is a great builder of characters surrounding George and his Aunt Elizabeth, now his mentor, who not only has her own story to tell, but plays a key role in pulling together the threads of the family members. I felt drawn in, as if I were one of them, sharing their rollercoaster lives. The book is a real cliff-hanger in that you are kept wondering until late on whether George will ever forgive Grace and accept her for who she really is.
Another well-written and researched, easy to read, emotionally charged story from Patricia Osborne, with insightful characters and a fast-moving plot. It’s a five-stars from me as I eagerly begin book three, “The Granville Legacy” to find out what becomes of them all!
June 19, 2021
The Coal Miner’s Son
Another Great Read in this Rollercoaster Family Drama
Having become thoroughly absorbed in the dramas unfolding in Grace Gilmore’s life in “House of Grace”, book one of Patricia Osborne’s trilogy, I felt compelled to read book two, “The Coalminer’s Son”, and it did not disappoint! I loved the way it runs parallel with the first story, only this time through the eyes of Grace’s son, George, and her sister, Elizabeth. It is 1962 and after a tragic opening, the reader follows George’s life as a young boy, sent to live with his grandparents, Lord and Lady Granville, in the belief that his mother has sold him. But, like her, he is a born survivor and you have to admire his “true grit” as he slowly comes to terms with his totally contrasting new life. Being groomed to inherit the Granville estate, his teenage years are predominantly spent at a highly-regarded boarding school, where he demonstrates a keen intelligence and aptitude for architectural design. These are years of rebellion and soul-searching as he grapples with the changed dynamics of his family, while contemplating his own future.
The writer is a great builder of characters surrounding George and his Aunt Elizabeth, now his mentor, who not only has her own story to tell, but plays a key role in pulling together the threads of the family members. I felt drawn in, as if I were one of them, sharing their rollercoaster lives. The book is a real cliff-hanger in that you are kept wondering until late on whether George will ever forgive Grace and accept her for who she really is.
Another well written and researched, easy to read story from Patricia Osborne, with insightful characters and fast-moving plot, exploring family relationships. It’s a five-stars from me as I eagerly begin book three, “The Granville Legacy” to find out what becomes of them all!
Another Great Read in this Rollercoaster Family Drama
Having become thoroughly absorbed in the dramas unfolding in Grace Gilmore’s life in “House of Grace”, book one of Patricia Osborne’s trilogy, I felt compelled to read book two, “The Coalminer’s Son”, and it did not disappoint! I loved the way it runs parallel with the first story, only this time through the eyes of Grace’s son, George, and her sister, Elizabeth. It is 1962 and after a tragic opening, the reader follows George’s life as a young boy, sent to live with his grandparents, Lord and Lady Granville, in the belief that his mother has sold him. But, like her, he is a born survivor and you have to admire his “true grit” as he slowly comes to terms with his totally contrasting new life. Being groomed to inherit the Granville estate, his teenage years are predominantly spent at a highly-regarded boarding school, where he demonstrates a keen intelligence and aptitude for architectural design. These are years of rebellion and soul-searching as he grapples with the changed dynamics of his family, while contemplating his own future.
The writer is a great builder of characters surrounding George and his Aunt Elizabeth, now his mentor, who not only has her own story to tell, but plays a key role in pulling together the threads of the family members. I felt drawn in, as if I were one of them, sharing their rollercoaster lives. The book is a real cliff-hanger in that you are kept wondering until late on whether George will ever forgive Grace and accept her for who she really is.
Another well written and researched, easy to read story from Patricia Osborne, with insightful characters and fast-moving plot, exploring family relationships. It’s a five-stars from me as I eagerly begin book three, “The Granville Legacy” to find out what becomes of them all!
June 21, 2020
I read the first chapter of The Coal Miner’s Son in a writing group. Having not read anything by this author before I was pleasantly surprised and immediately wanted to read more. George a nine-year old boy telling the story as first person viewpoint was so captivating. The author set the scene of a family trauma through his eyes, in a small mining village, which gave me Goosebumps. My heart was pleading for him almost instantly and even more so when sent to Granville Hall to live with his titled grandparents. I can’t imagine how it would feel for George, to grow up thinking his mother had sold him. It was clear to see that this book was beautifully portrayed and wasn’t going to disappoint. As I hadn’t read the previous book in this series, I hadn’t met any of the characters, but I soon became familiar with the wonderfully crafted characters without a problem.
I enjoyed how George and Elizabeth each took their roll as narrator. It worked well and kept me intrigued to follow them both. It was a delight experiencing a great sense of time throughout the story and the descriptive detail is Phenomenal, bringing everything to life. Patricia M Osborne will be in my thoughts again when looking for future reads. If you are in search of a light-hearted read full of poignancy and a story that will linger in your thoughts, don’t miss out on this one. Well worth a five star.
I enjoyed how George and Elizabeth each took their roll as narrator. It worked well and kept me intrigued to follow them both. It was a delight experiencing a great sense of time throughout the story and the descriptive detail is Phenomenal, bringing everything to life. Patricia M Osborne will be in my thoughts again when looking for future reads. If you are in search of a light-hearted read full of poignancy and a story that will linger in your thoughts, don’t miss out on this one. Well worth a five star.
July 11, 2021
The Coal Miner's Son
I found The Coal Miner's Son to be an incredible read and I completely immersed myself I to several characters. I don’t like giving away too many events in my reviews, but this books is all about family, the good and the bad. Betrayal happens to George, more than once, and by many people as a child. George suffered a lot,, many loses, cruelty, kidnapping, thrust into situations as no child should be, and age age 18, his birthday actually, he told his loved ones that he would make decisions with one of them being therapy due to all the traumas in his life. George was smart and knew what he needed. Reading about him being successful in therapy was the fulfillment of seeing his bright future ahead of him. Five huge stars!!!!!
I found The Coal Miner's Son to be an incredible read and I completely immersed myself I to several characters. I don’t like giving away too many events in my reviews, but this books is all about family, the good and the bad. Betrayal happens to George, more than once, and by many people as a child. George suffered a lot,, many loses, cruelty, kidnapping, thrust into situations as no child should be, and age age 18, his birthday actually, he told his loved ones that he would make decisions with one of them being therapy due to all the traumas in his life. George was smart and knew what he needed. Reading about him being successful in therapy was the fulfillment of seeing his bright future ahead of him. Five huge stars!!!!!
November 5, 2021
I really enjoyed this book. It is the second book in The House of Grace trilogy by Patricia M Osborne, and continues the story from George’s point of view. After losing his Dad Jack in a tragic coal mining accident, George is sent away from his Mam and sisters to live at Granville Hall with Lord and Lady Granville, his maternal grandparents. George believes that his mother, Grace, has abandoned him to the care of his grandparents, and turns his face away from her, full of resentment at being sent away. His new life, whilst privileged, is very hard for a 9 year old boy who is grieving. He has many battles to fight, and much to deal with. This is a story that I found to be compelling, full of emotion, and beautifully told.
April 18, 2024
In this second book of the trilogy, Patricia M. Osborne delves into the thoughts of George Gilmore and his Aunt Elizabeth in The Coal Miner’s Son. After George is taken from his mother to become George Granville and heir to his grandfather’s estate, his life is forever changed. He is filled with resentment towards his mother and is confused about what is true and what is not true.
Grace’s sister, Elizabeth becomes his guardian and though she puts on the stiff upper lip facade, she is harboring some really dark experiences from her arranged marriage. Though both George and Elizabeth wear cold exteriors in the first book, House of Grace, this book gives the readers a chance to get to know them personally and see what makes each one tick.
Grace’s sister, Elizabeth becomes his guardian and though she puts on the stiff upper lip facade, she is harboring some really dark experiences from her arranged marriage. Though both George and Elizabeth wear cold exteriors in the first book, House of Grace, this book gives the readers a chance to get to know them personally and see what makes each one tick.
October 30, 2021
George: Struggles of Growing Up
I enjoyed this, the second book in this series. In this book, George is taken from his home and forced into the life of wealth by his grandparents. This opens him to being the victim of a kidnapping. Read this book to learn of his years in the family home and his education: all leading to family plans for him to take over leadership of his grandfather's family business.
I am enjoying this Saga and cannot wait to reach the conclusion in Book 3. I hope you join me.
I enjoyed this, the second book in this series. In this book, George is taken from his home and forced into the life of wealth by his grandparents. This opens him to being the victim of a kidnapping. Read this book to learn of his years in the family home and his education: all leading to family plans for him to take over leadership of his grandfather's family business.
I am enjoying this Saga and cannot wait to reach the conclusion in Book 3. I hope you join me.
March 13, 2020
This is a heart warming return to the characters of The House of Grace but this time events are seen through the eyes of Elizabeth and George which makes it extra special and helps you understand them and love them even more. I look forward all the more to the next book. A lovely read and I can highly recommend it.
September 20, 2021
This is the second book in a trilogy and I can't wait to read the last one.
I loved reading this story from George and and Elizabeth's viewpoints .
I recommend this book for those who love family sagas through the years
This book starts when George is 9 until he turns 18
I loved reading this story from George and and Elizabeth's viewpoints .
I recommend this book for those who love family sagas through the years
This book starts when George is 9 until he turns 18
April 14, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed this second book in the Granville/Gilmore series. Some interesting characters. And the dual voice narrative worked very well. Looking forward to reading the third book.
May 26, 2020
I really loved the writing and story. The author designed real-life characters, which is the best part of it. Pace and flow were perfect. I am certainly recommending it.
August 19, 2020
The Coal Miner's Son by Patricia M Osborne has received a Chill with a Book Readers' Award.
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April 21, 2023
Not as good as the first one.
March 3, 2024
Really enjoyed reading more about George's life from his prospective and Elizabeth onto part 3.
January 21, 2026
Great read
I enjoyed this second book in the series however I am not much of a fan of the back and forth perspectives every chapter.
I enjoyed this second book in the series however I am not much of a fan of the back and forth perspectives every chapter.
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