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A Winter Baby for Gin Barrel Lane
Dolly Perkins and Jack Larkin have grown up in the notorious gin palaces of Birmingham.
It’s a world of happiness and friendship, but also violence and poverty. Now that Dolly runs the Daydream Gin Palace on Gin Barrel Lane she can finally control her own destiny, but sometimes fate still plays its hand.
Keen to expand her empire, Dolly and Jack take on a new pub, but they are in for a shock when a foul smell in one of the bedrooms turns out to come from a body hidden in the wall.
As the police hunt for their suspect, rumours abound, spread by the local urchins – happy to be used as runners for a little bit of food and a coin or two.
But rumours can be dangerous, and as one of the worst winters on record covers everything in snow, Dolly and Jack have to fight for the lives they have made for themselves, and for the urchins that they have come to think of as family. Will the arrival of a new baby on Gin Barrel Lane bring the promise of new hope, or will the long-awaited thaw uncover new secrets and new tragedies…
It’s a world of happiness and friendship, but also violence and poverty. Now that Dolly runs the Daydream Gin Palace on Gin Barrel Lane she can finally control her own destiny, but sometimes fate still plays its hand.
Keen to expand her empire, Dolly and Jack take on a new pub, but they are in for a shock when a foul smell in one of the bedrooms turns out to come from a body hidden in the wall.
As the police hunt for their suspect, rumours abound, spread by the local urchins – happy to be used as runners for a little bit of food and a coin or two.
But rumours can be dangerous, and as one of the worst winters on record covers everything in snow, Dolly and Jack have to fight for the lives they have made for themselves, and for the urchins that they have come to think of as family. Will the arrival of a new baby on Gin Barrel Lane bring the promise of new hope, or will the long-awaited thaw uncover new secrets and new tragedies…
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August 7, 2021
Now that Dolly runs the Daydream Gin Palace on Gin Barrel Lane she can finally control her own destiny, but sometimes fate still plays it's hand. Keen to expand her empire, Dolly and Jack take on their own pub, but they get more than they bargained for with the purchase.
Birmingham, 1864: We are back again on Gin Barrel Lane and all the characters are back along with some new ones. Jack and Dolly have known each other since they were kids and Jack's mother, Nellie took Dolly in.
Dolly is liked and respected by everyone who knows her. This book follows on from The Children Of Gin Barrel Lane as we learn how Jack and Dolly's lives have progressed. Dolly is just a young woman but she has a good head for business. But Ezra Moreton is always lurking around the corner trying to outsmart Dolly.
Lindsey Hutchinson knows how to write a good story with a canny knack of pulling you in and not letting you go until the book is finished.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #LindseyHutchinson for my ARC of #AWinterBabyFotGinBarrelLane in exchange for an honest review.
Birmingham, 1864: We are back again on Gin Barrel Lane and all the characters are back along with some new ones. Jack and Dolly have known each other since they were kids and Jack's mother, Nellie took Dolly in.
Dolly is liked and respected by everyone who knows her. This book follows on from The Children Of Gin Barrel Lane as we learn how Jack and Dolly's lives have progressed. Dolly is just a young woman but she has a good head for business. But Ezra Moreton is always lurking around the corner trying to outsmart Dolly.
Lindsey Hutchinson knows how to write a good story with a canny knack of pulling you in and not letting you go until the book is finished.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #LindseyHutchinson for my ARC of #AWinterBabyFotGinBarrelLane in exchange for an honest review.
August 18, 2021
Where has Lindsey Hutchinson been all my life? Ever since a friend recommended her books to me a couple of years ago, I have enjoyed every single one them! They are such a delight to read and incredibly easy to devour. Her novels seamlessly weave tales of poverty along with love and friendship throughout the lower working classes in industrial Birmingham in the similar vein of Catherine Cookson did in the North East.
A WINTER BABY FOR GIN BARREL LANE is the sequel to the endearing "The Children of Gin Barrel Lane" in which we met the characters who return in this delightful installment along with many more who are sure to warm your heart.
Birmingham 1864: Returning to Gin Barrel Lane and Dolly Perkins is now 21 years old. She has come a long way since ten year old Jack Larkin found her huddled in the yard of his mother's gin house almost a decade ago. By 14 Dolly had gone into business with Nellie Larkin and together they purchased and opened the Daydream Palace across the road from Nellie's own Crown Saloon. As the business grows and becomes busier, Dolly must take on new workers to keep the bar open and the customers happy. But business is booming and the Palace is packed from opening till closing time every day.
Now the mortgage for the Palace is almost paid off and Dolly is looking to open another when word reaches her about several establishments going on the market. She views a couple of them but fears the cost of renovating them to above standard wouldn't be financially viable. Then Wilton Burton, son and co-owner of Burton's Brewery from which she and Nellie acquire their gin, tells her of a pub they deliver to up for sale. So Dolly takes Jack to inspect the premises but the surrounding stench is more than they could ask their employees or their customers to bear.
Until word reaches the delightful Aggie, who passes on information in return for free gin, about a pub that is about to go on the market. Regaling Dolly with news of the vast establishment on the corner of Great Barr Street, Dolly takes Jack to inspect the pub known locally as "The Bricky" and put an offer on it. The premises are indeed vast, clean and perfect for their requirements so Dolly and the pub landlord Lucas Freeman agree on a price and shake on it. She heads straight to the bank where she organises a mortgage for her new establishment and then to her solicitor to draw up the papers. However, upon returning the following morning, Lucas informs her that he has been offered above asking price by Ezra Moreton and he would be a fool to turn it down. After much consideration and planning on her solicitor's part, Dolly agrees to the new price and takes possession almost immediately with Lucas disappearing in the night, his passage booked for the Americas and escaping Ezra's wrath.
Dolly and Jack set to work on renovating the pub into a gin palace which they have called Emporium of Dreams. Dolly has retained the two existing barmen and hiring more staff for the kitchen, bar and the door with Jack to be the new live in manager. But from one of the bedrooms upstairs comes an awful smell which Lucas told them was the sewer, having complained to the council on numerous occasions to no avail. But their builder Eli Hodges informed them of the opposite...that there was no sewer...so what was causing that ghastly smell? As work begins on locating its source, no one is prepared for what they will find behind those walls.
When Ezra arrives one morning, his goons in tow, he is shocked to discover Dolly and Jack on the premises he believes he owns. But he is in for an even greater shock when he learns that Dolly is the new owner when he thought he had yet again outsmarted her. Humiliated once again by the woman, Ezra hightails it back to his Brewery where he takes his ever-growing frustrations out on his staff. And when word reaches him down the track that Dolly is looking to expand her business even further with the acquisition of not one but another two pubs, Ezra means to outsmart her once and for all by swooping in and purchasing them from under her.
But then winter arrives in full force with heavy snowfall that cuts off roads so the carts and cabbies and even draymen delivering brewery supplies cannot get through. And Ezra makes a foolish decision that could see his empire unravel. Is he canny enough to rise above the odds and claw his way back whilst making Dolly pay?
Meanwhile love is on the horizon for Dolly. Enjoying the regular company of Wilton Burton, she suspects she may be falling in love with him. But is he all that he appears? Jack certainly doesn't trust him and glares daggers at him every time he sees him in Dolly's company. And when the two are together, Jack is filled with an anger and jealousy that causes him to make a rash decision leaving Dolly high and dry as well as devastated.
Along with the return of Nellie, Nancy, Fred, Aggie, Dolly and Jack, we also meet new friends in Sadie, Alice, Bess, Gwen, Danny, Frank and Joey. Of course there are the reappearances of Dolly's solicitor Mr Sharpe and their builder Eli Hodges as well as the unwelcome one in Ezra Moreton. Life is tough for the working class but they aren't afraid of hard work. Even Dolly's crippled leg doesn't stop her from achieving her dreams. By the story's end, Dolly has expanded her business even more with the addition of a Brewery and a children's home that I wonder where life will take her next. Though she doesn't suffer fools, she is a kind and gentle soul who cares for her those who have become her family.
As with most stories of this type, there are a few tears as well as laughs to be had, though I did shed many a tear over one particular much-loved character and again at the end. A WINTER BABY FOR GIN BARREL LANE is a wonderfully engaging story that is an addictive read from beginning to end. And even when I turned the last page I was left wanting more. As the original children of Gin Barrel Lane, where will life take Dolly and Jack next?
I hope there is a third installment to this wonderful story as there is so much more to come for those on Gin Barrel Lane.
This heartwarming tale of family, friendship and beating the odds is perfect for fans of historical fiction sagas like Catherine Cookson.
I would like to thank #LindseyHutchinson, #Netgalley, #RachelsRandomResources and #BoldwoodBooks for an ARC of #AWinterBabyForGinBarrelLane in exchange for an honest review.
This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.
A WINTER BABY FOR GIN BARREL LANE is the sequel to the endearing "The Children of Gin Barrel Lane" in which we met the characters who return in this delightful installment along with many more who are sure to warm your heart.
Birmingham 1864: Returning to Gin Barrel Lane and Dolly Perkins is now 21 years old. She has come a long way since ten year old Jack Larkin found her huddled in the yard of his mother's gin house almost a decade ago. By 14 Dolly had gone into business with Nellie Larkin and together they purchased and opened the Daydream Palace across the road from Nellie's own Crown Saloon. As the business grows and becomes busier, Dolly must take on new workers to keep the bar open and the customers happy. But business is booming and the Palace is packed from opening till closing time every day.
Now the mortgage for the Palace is almost paid off and Dolly is looking to open another when word reaches her about several establishments going on the market. She views a couple of them but fears the cost of renovating them to above standard wouldn't be financially viable. Then Wilton Burton, son and co-owner of Burton's Brewery from which she and Nellie acquire their gin, tells her of a pub they deliver to up for sale. So Dolly takes Jack to inspect the premises but the surrounding stench is more than they could ask their employees or their customers to bear.
Until word reaches the delightful Aggie, who passes on information in return for free gin, about a pub that is about to go on the market. Regaling Dolly with news of the vast establishment on the corner of Great Barr Street, Dolly takes Jack to inspect the pub known locally as "The Bricky" and put an offer on it. The premises are indeed vast, clean and perfect for their requirements so Dolly and the pub landlord Lucas Freeman agree on a price and shake on it. She heads straight to the bank where she organises a mortgage for her new establishment and then to her solicitor to draw up the papers. However, upon returning the following morning, Lucas informs her that he has been offered above asking price by Ezra Moreton and he would be a fool to turn it down. After much consideration and planning on her solicitor's part, Dolly agrees to the new price and takes possession almost immediately with Lucas disappearing in the night, his passage booked for the Americas and escaping Ezra's wrath.
Dolly and Jack set to work on renovating the pub into a gin palace which they have called Emporium of Dreams. Dolly has retained the two existing barmen and hiring more staff for the kitchen, bar and the door with Jack to be the new live in manager. But from one of the bedrooms upstairs comes an awful smell which Lucas told them was the sewer, having complained to the council on numerous occasions to no avail. But their builder Eli Hodges informed them of the opposite...that there was no sewer...so what was causing that ghastly smell? As work begins on locating its source, no one is prepared for what they will find behind those walls.
When Ezra arrives one morning, his goons in tow, he is shocked to discover Dolly and Jack on the premises he believes he owns. But he is in for an even greater shock when he learns that Dolly is the new owner when he thought he had yet again outsmarted her. Humiliated once again by the woman, Ezra hightails it back to his Brewery where he takes his ever-growing frustrations out on his staff. And when word reaches him down the track that Dolly is looking to expand her business even further with the acquisition of not one but another two pubs, Ezra means to outsmart her once and for all by swooping in and purchasing them from under her.
But then winter arrives in full force with heavy snowfall that cuts off roads so the carts and cabbies and even draymen delivering brewery supplies cannot get through. And Ezra makes a foolish decision that could see his empire unravel. Is he canny enough to rise above the odds and claw his way back whilst making Dolly pay?
Meanwhile love is on the horizon for Dolly. Enjoying the regular company of Wilton Burton, she suspects she may be falling in love with him. But is he all that he appears? Jack certainly doesn't trust him and glares daggers at him every time he sees him in Dolly's company. And when the two are together, Jack is filled with an anger and jealousy that causes him to make a rash decision leaving Dolly high and dry as well as devastated.
Along with the return of Nellie, Nancy, Fred, Aggie, Dolly and Jack, we also meet new friends in Sadie, Alice, Bess, Gwen, Danny, Frank and Joey. Of course there are the reappearances of Dolly's solicitor Mr Sharpe and their builder Eli Hodges as well as the unwelcome one in Ezra Moreton. Life is tough for the working class but they aren't afraid of hard work. Even Dolly's crippled leg doesn't stop her from achieving her dreams. By the story's end, Dolly has expanded her business even more with the addition of a Brewery and a children's home that I wonder where life will take her next. Though she doesn't suffer fools, she is a kind and gentle soul who cares for her those who have become her family.
As with most stories of this type, there are a few tears as well as laughs to be had, though I did shed many a tear over one particular much-loved character and again at the end. A WINTER BABY FOR GIN BARREL LANE is a wonderfully engaging story that is an addictive read from beginning to end. And even when I turned the last page I was left wanting more. As the original children of Gin Barrel Lane, where will life take Dolly and Jack next?
I hope there is a third installment to this wonderful story as there is so much more to come for those on Gin Barrel Lane.
This heartwarming tale of family, friendship and beating the odds is perfect for fans of historical fiction sagas like Catherine Cookson.
I would like to thank #LindseyHutchinson, #Netgalley, #RachelsRandomResources and #BoldwoodBooks for an ARC of #AWinterBabyForGinBarrelLane in exchange for an honest review.
This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.
December 1, 2024
"A Winter Baby..." is a heartwarming tale of family bonds, friendship, and a strong sense of community. This historical novel takes place in Buringham around the 1860s.
Dolly's story is about her incredible disposition of love and kindness. Being the owner of Gin Palace and having paid off the mortgage, she is ready to have another challenge. An opportunity arises for her to purchase another pub. Acquiring the property, she antagonizes Ezra, her enemy, her competition.
Meanwhile, love is in the air for Dolly and Jack. Their planned wedding day was spoiled by heavy snow, which stalled all transportation. Their friends and family save the special occasion by acquiring means of transportation and food.
I had a problem with the title. The baby arrived in mid-summer, not in the winter.
Dolly's story is about her incredible disposition of love and kindness. Being the owner of Gin Palace and having paid off the mortgage, she is ready to have another challenge. An opportunity arises for her to purchase another pub. Acquiring the property, she antagonizes Ezra, her enemy, her competition.
Meanwhile, love is in the air for Dolly and Jack. Their planned wedding day was spoiled by heavy snow, which stalled all transportation. Their friends and family save the special occasion by acquiring means of transportation and food.
I had a problem with the title. The baby arrived in mid-summer, not in the winter.
August 28, 2021
'A Winter Baby For Gin Barrel Lane' by Lesley Hutchinson is a historical fiction saga, set in Birmingham around the 1860s. It is the second book in a series but can be read as a standalone, as I found out when I realised I hadn't read the first book. A heartwarming and emotional read for sure. It is the second book in a series but can be read as a standalone, as I found out as I hadn't read the first book. I didn't really have any issues keeping up with the story or people even.
Every single character on this book bring their unique voice to the story and I love that in a book. I loved the real strong sense of community that is very present in this book, as is the support people are willing to give within this community. Dolly decides to open another business which brings another set of troubles for them all. A certain business man decides he isn't happy with this state of affairs and this brings a serious note to the story as it unfolds.
A story that takes you right to the Victorian era in a few pages. It is a really immersive "book. The characters large as life and so realistic with the authors vivid story telling. I could have been there myself. The emotions I went through with this book! I felt everything the characters where going through.
I have read Lindsay's work before and loved that too, she has a skill for transporting you to the period the book is set in. Her characterisations are always spot on and she always brings a great saga story. This is another example of her skill as an author and being able to bring us a heartwarming story of love, family and friendship that the reader can feel a part of. If you love an emotional but heartwarming historical saga this may be a book for you.
Thanks to Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books and NetGalley for my gifted copy of the book.
Every single character on this book bring their unique voice to the story and I love that in a book. I loved the real strong sense of community that is very present in this book, as is the support people are willing to give within this community. Dolly decides to open another business which brings another set of troubles for them all. A certain business man decides he isn't happy with this state of affairs and this brings a serious note to the story as it unfolds.
A story that takes you right to the Victorian era in a few pages. It is a really immersive "book. The characters large as life and so realistic with the authors vivid story telling. I could have been there myself. The emotions I went through with this book! I felt everything the characters where going through.
I have read Lindsay's work before and loved that too, she has a skill for transporting you to the period the book is set in. Her characterisations are always spot on and she always brings a great saga story. This is another example of her skill as an author and being able to bring us a heartwarming story of love, family and friendship that the reader can feel a part of. If you love an emotional but heartwarming historical saga this may be a book for you.
Thanks to Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books and NetGalley for my gifted copy of the book.
September 4, 2021
As I've said before, sagas aren't normally my go to book genre but I always pledge to read more after reading one or two. They just have something that bit different about them that makes me want to read more. Maybe it's the fact that you feel like you're learning while you're reading that really attracts me...
I loved that I was able to learn new things about the past from this book without ever feeling that I was doing something other than reading. The book and the story just felt so natural and fluent that it was easy to get pulled across into Gin Barrel Lane and feel like you were in the palaces, listening to the music and the chatter of happy customers. The whole concept of runners was new to me and I felt like this therefore introduced me to a completely different side of Birmingham.
Dolly is such an amazing character and her heart is in the perfect place, you can't help but want the best for her as you know that she'd do the same for others. Even if you do feel like giving her a bit of a friendly push in the beginning... She seems like such an amazing boss and the nicest person to work for, treating her staff with the dignity and respect that they deserve (and more).
Part of me really didn't want this book to end because I enjoyed it that much, it really did transport me away and I'd love to be able to have a night in the Emporium or the Daydream - even if the gin they were serving is a little different to what we may find in the pubs now...
Now to find and read more of Lindsey's work!
I loved that I was able to learn new things about the past from this book without ever feeling that I was doing something other than reading. The book and the story just felt so natural and fluent that it was easy to get pulled across into Gin Barrel Lane and feel like you were in the palaces, listening to the music and the chatter of happy customers. The whole concept of runners was new to me and I felt like this therefore introduced me to a completely different side of Birmingham.
Dolly is such an amazing character and her heart is in the perfect place, you can't help but want the best for her as you know that she'd do the same for others. Even if you do feel like giving her a bit of a friendly push in the beginning... She seems like such an amazing boss and the nicest person to work for, treating her staff with the dignity and respect that they deserve (and more).
Part of me really didn't want this book to end because I enjoyed it that much, it really did transport me away and I'd love to be able to have a night in the Emporium or the Daydream - even if the gin they were serving is a little different to what we may find in the pubs now...
Now to find and read more of Lindsey's work!
September 21, 2021
A Winter Baby for Gin Barrel Lane is a delightful and inspiring novel that will make everyone smile. Lindsey Hutchinson does a fantastic job with the story by giving us characters to root for.
Though, I do have a few problems with this book. Apparently, it is the second book in a series, but I had no idea. It wasn’t until I happened upon an online review by another reader that I found that out. So, that does explain the overwhelming information dump at the beginning. Though, I think it would still be overwhelming even if I had known this was a sequel.
Another problem I had is with the title. I don’t understand it at all. I mean, there is a harsh winter, but the baby comes in the middle of the summer, well after the winter storm. So, the title baffles me a bit. Maybe someone else can explain the thought behind the title.
Yet, even with those issues, I still adored this book. The characters make me happy. The story is so inspirational and full of love from every direction. I am glad that this book came my way. I am happy to award A Winter Baby for Gin Barrel Alley 4 out of 5 stars. Anyone who loves a bit of historical drama with tinges of love everlasting will enjoy this novel. I recommend it to all those readers who love strong women, history, and orphans.
I was given a copy of this book with a request for an honest review.
Though, I do have a few problems with this book. Apparently, it is the second book in a series, but I had no idea. It wasn’t until I happened upon an online review by another reader that I found that out. So, that does explain the overwhelming information dump at the beginning. Though, I think it would still be overwhelming even if I had known this was a sequel.
Another problem I had is with the title. I don’t understand it at all. I mean, there is a harsh winter, but the baby comes in the middle of the summer, well after the winter storm. So, the title baffles me a bit. Maybe someone else can explain the thought behind the title.
Yet, even with those issues, I still adored this book. The characters make me happy. The story is so inspirational and full of love from every direction. I am glad that this book came my way. I am happy to award A Winter Baby for Gin Barrel Alley 4 out of 5 stars. Anyone who loves a bit of historical drama with tinges of love everlasting will enjoy this novel. I recommend it to all those readers who love strong women, history, and orphans.
I was given a copy of this book with a request for an honest review.
August 1, 2021
Set in industrial Birmingham in the 1860s, the author seamlessly works in dire poverty and desperate need for work in this era along with love and friendship. Not only this but we read about helplessness of the time and mysteries along the way.
Dolly is a young adult but has been through several life experiences so is direct and shrewd but also tender hearted. She operates busy Daydream Gin Palace and must hire several workers which she goes about in an interesting yet understandable way. When the opportunity opens, she buys another building to renovate for a second gin palace. The place reeks of what some say is sewer which is worrying. But it is something worse than sewer. Jack is responsible for the second palace and adds his own touches in his own way. He is also young but has the right experience. His mother factors into the story as do several other characters, many of which are acquainted with poverty.
I like the background stories, mysterious twists and hiring criteria as someone with an HR background.
If you're looking for something different, do read this fascinating Historical Fiction book.
My sincere thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the privilege of reading this charming book.
Dolly is a young adult but has been through several life experiences so is direct and shrewd but also tender hearted. She operates busy Daydream Gin Palace and must hire several workers which she goes about in an interesting yet understandable way. When the opportunity opens, she buys another building to renovate for a second gin palace. The place reeks of what some say is sewer which is worrying. But it is something worse than sewer. Jack is responsible for the second palace and adds his own touches in his own way. He is also young but has the right experience. His mother factors into the story as do several other characters, many of which are acquainted with poverty.
I like the background stories, mysterious twists and hiring criteria as someone with an HR background.
If you're looking for something different, do read this fascinating Historical Fiction book.
My sincere thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the privilege of reading this charming book.
July 31, 2021
Birmingham 1864.
Dolly Perkins is the boss lady at Daydream Palace known as the Gin Palace, a cripple with a stick, she had plenty looking out for her and was well respected in the community. She can be a bit soft to the needed around her, but did her job well and hiring staff from the servants registry builds up an empire at the Palace the Emporium the Brewery and a children's home.
Jack Larkin and Dolly go way back to Gin Barrel Lane but his feelings for her grow stronger, and work always seems to get in the way, do they both find each other and happiness much more than friends?
Ezra Moreton is watching Dolly's success with her pubs and wants them all at a good price he is a devious characters and curses her for out smarting him.
Dolly a remarkable woman throughout this book I just loved the story so much that leaves a lump in my throat, was sorry to read the end. A winter Baby for Gin Barrel Lane? read Dolly's story and fine out. Worth my 5 *****
Dolly Perkins is the boss lady at Daydream Palace known as the Gin Palace, a cripple with a stick, she had plenty looking out for her and was well respected in the community. She can be a bit soft to the needed around her, but did her job well and hiring staff from the servants registry builds up an empire at the Palace the Emporium the Brewery and a children's home.
Jack Larkin and Dolly go way back to Gin Barrel Lane but his feelings for her grow stronger, and work always seems to get in the way, do they both find each other and happiness much more than friends?
Ezra Moreton is watching Dolly's success with her pubs and wants them all at a good price he is a devious characters and curses her for out smarting him.
Dolly a remarkable woman throughout this book I just loved the story so much that leaves a lump in my throat, was sorry to read the end. A winter Baby for Gin Barrel Lane? read Dolly's story and fine out. Worth my 5 *****
July 20, 2021
Dolly is the owner of a the Gin Palace, she loves her life and loves the characters that frequent her bar.
Nellie who part own the bar with her but also help bring Dolly up lives across the road in another bar, with Nellie lives Jack her son, Nancy and Fred her best friends and also workers they are all a tight knit family which Dolly loves.
Dolly has a damaged leg and walks with a cane she is only twenty one but would love to settle down, but would anyone be interested in her with her affliction?? Dolly wants to fall in love, but is she looking in the wrong place??
This is Dolly's story of the characters who frequent the bar, of Dolly trying to make the business bigger and also trying to find love.
This is a feel good factor story with a lovely and lively mixture of characters who are a pleasure to read.
Nellie who part own the bar with her but also help bring Dolly up lives across the road in another bar, with Nellie lives Jack her son, Nancy and Fred her best friends and also workers they are all a tight knit family which Dolly loves.
Dolly has a damaged leg and walks with a cane she is only twenty one but would love to settle down, but would anyone be interested in her with her affliction?? Dolly wants to fall in love, but is she looking in the wrong place??
This is Dolly's story of the characters who frequent the bar, of Dolly trying to make the business bigger and also trying to find love.
This is a feel good factor story with a lovely and lively mixture of characters who are a pleasure to read.
August 26, 2021
This was my first time reading anything by Lindsey Hutchinson. I loved the cover and soon discovered I loved the book. I was pleased to discover that she has quite a few more books that I can lose myself in.
I love anything based in England and historical in nature. A Winter Baby For Gin Barrel Lane was perfect. I grew to love the characters. They were brought to life by Ms. Hutchinson's words.
Dolly and Jack were blessed. They shared their blessings with others. They treated everyone with respect and kindness. They were not judgemental by someone's appearance. They went out of their way to help their community.
A great book.
I love anything based in England and historical in nature. A Winter Baby For Gin Barrel Lane was perfect. I grew to love the characters. They were brought to life by Ms. Hutchinson's words.
Dolly and Jack were blessed. They shared their blessings with others. They treated everyone with respect and kindness. They were not judgemental by someone's appearance. They went out of their way to help their community.
A great book.
July 12, 2021
Dolly is landlady of the Sunshine Palace gin House, who likes to help others. This story follows her life where her business grows, a customer dies and she is able to do something big for the community.
I love this kind of book, it educates about the way of 19th century life, while being entertaining. The story is gripping from the very beginning and keeps you guessing throughout.
The characters are mostly likable, except Ezra who gets his just deserts!
Overall if you like historical fiction with a bit of everything, you will love this book
I love this kind of book, it educates about the way of 19th century life, while being entertaining. The story is gripping from the very beginning and keeps you guessing throughout.
The characters are mostly likable, except Ezra who gets his just deserts!
Overall if you like historical fiction with a bit of everything, you will love this book
September 19, 2021
This is the second book in the Gin Barrel Lane series and is set in Birmingham in the late 1800's Another brilliant book by Lindsey Hutchinson If you love Historical family sagas you will love this book. It's full of fabulous characters and the author draws you in to the life and trials of what your reading. I devoured this book in a very short time and couldn't put it down. Thanks to#NetGalley for the advance copy in return for an honest review
September 18, 2021
What an interesting book.
At first, I thought Dolly was too free with the way she was spending money but that is fiction.
I like Dolly beautiful heart and Jack, what a character.
The plot was okay with the right amount of suspense and action.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are mine.
At first, I thought Dolly was too free with the way she was spending money but that is fiction.
I like Dolly beautiful heart and Jack, what a character.
The plot was okay with the right amount of suspense and action.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are mine.
July 10, 2022
A Winter Baby for Gin Barrel Lane.
A really lovely story from years gone by. dolly’s story was a lovely tale of hard work love and happiness. They shared everything that they had and reaped much more because they, did. The descriptions of the poverty of the times were well written and self explanatory. Will be reading more of Lindsay Hutchinson’s books again.
A really lovely story from years gone by. dolly’s story was a lovely tale of hard work love and happiness. They shared everything that they had and reaped much more because they, did. The descriptions of the poverty of the times were well written and self explanatory. Will be reading more of Lindsay Hutchinson’s books again.
December 28, 2024
Fantastic
What an absolutely amazing read right from the start to the end. It had me captivated throughout all the twists and turns the book had to offer. It was emotional too which again had me turning over the pages quickly to see what would happen next. It did not disappoint. Thank you for a fantastic read. Five stars ell awarded for a brilliant read.😊
What an absolutely amazing read right from the start to the end. It had me captivated throughout all the twists and turns the book had to offer. It was emotional too which again had me turning over the pages quickly to see what would happen next. It did not disappoint. Thank you for a fantastic read. Five stars ell awarded for a brilliant read.😊
August 28, 2021
You've done it again
Such a heart warming story, once again filled with wonderful characters from previous book , I just feel like they are my friends and want to visit the gin houses and party along with them.
Such a heart warming story, once again filled with wonderful characters from previous book , I just feel like they are my friends and want to visit the gin houses and party along with them.
October 3, 2021
A feel good story.
I am not sure that such kindness and understanding happens in life but this is the sort of story that we need to cheer everyone up. I am sure reading stories such as this is what is needed on grey miserable days!
I am not sure that such kindness and understanding happens in life but this is the sort of story that we need to cheer everyone up. I am sure reading stories such as this is what is needed on grey miserable days!
December 13, 2021
A winter baby for gin Bar
A brilliant story . I was totally engrossed and lost myself in this amazing tale Lindsey Hutchinson is a very talented writer and I hope to read more of her works.
A brilliant story . I was totally engrossed and lost myself in this amazing tale Lindsey Hutchinson is a very talented writer and I hope to read more of her works.
January 12, 2022
I do so love this series of books, another please Lindsey Hutchinson.
The characters are so endearing, the whit in this book is just what's needed to escape the craziness of the world at the moment.
Love the narrator too, brilliant 5⭐ all round, very sad I came to the end.
The characters are so endearing, the whit in this book is just what's needed to escape the craziness of the world at the moment.
Love the narrator too, brilliant 5⭐ all round, very sad I came to the end.
March 27, 2022
A heart warming story
A really heart warming story that moved me to tears one minute, and had me chuckling the next. A charming take of one woman's success and the gift of friends who become like a second family. Definitely one not to be missed.
A really heart warming story that moved me to tears one minute, and had me chuckling the next. A charming take of one woman's success and the gift of friends who become like a second family. Definitely one not to be missed.
January 23, 2023
Lindsey Hutchinson is my new favorite Author!!!
I just recently stumbled across Lindsey Hutchinson's books and have now added all of her books to my Kindle Library. Having loved each book, I have to say the Gin Barrel Lane 2 book Series is now my favorite.
I just recently stumbled across Lindsey Hutchinson's books and have now added all of her books to my Kindle Library. Having loved each book, I have to say the Gin Barrel Lane 2 book Series is now my favorite.
August 8, 2023
Great follow on
Loved this follow on from the Children of Gin Barrel Lane and would love to see a third one but while I’m waiting I will see what else Lindsey has to offer. If you purchase this book you definitely won’t be disappointed
Loved this follow on from the Children of Gin Barrel Lane and would love to see a third one but while I’m waiting I will see what else Lindsey has to offer. If you purchase this book you definitely won’t be disappointed
January 12, 2025
Loved it, it was a hard to put down book for me.
I had read the first book of the series so a second followup book was great. Could be read as stand alone books but better to read them together.
I had read the first book of the series so a second followup book was great. Could be read as stand alone books but better to read them together.
June 3, 2025
This was a pleasant read, which was a page Turner at times. Everything was well written the plot and the characters too. Can’t wait to read more of her books. Book After finishing her book it left to you feeling cherry and happy.
July 10, 2025
A heartwarming story of love, compassion and kindness.
The author has written a story of hate versus love, evil versus good and greed versus kindness where love, good and kindness prevailed. A very enjoyable and entertaining story.
The author has written a story of hate versus love, evil versus good and greed versus kindness where love, good and kindness prevailed. A very enjoyable and entertaining story.
August 25, 2021
Kindle custumer
Brilliant read once again my only complaint is I couldn't put the book down until the end as so good a story.Thank you Lindsay roll on your next one
Brilliant read once again my only complaint is I couldn't put the book down until the end as so good a story.Thank you Lindsay roll on your next one
September 10, 2021
This was a gripping book that I really enjoyed. There were plenty of interesting characters which made the plot easy to understand and engage. Highly recommended.
September 11, 2021
Heartwarming
Nice story. Enjoyed the whole story. Hopefully it continues into the next book. I would day it was predictable but I kept waiting for the shoe to drop.
Nice story. Enjoyed the whole story. Hopefully it continues into the next book. I would day it was predictable but I kept waiting for the shoe to drop.
September 16, 2021
Dolly and fami!y
Another brilliant book by Lindsey Hutchinson. I read it so quickly a good heart warming story. Runners and gin palaces
Another brilliant book by Lindsey Hutchinson. I read it so quickly a good heart warming story. Runners and gin palaces
September 29, 2021
Vin mothers ruin
From the first page to the last this book has brought me pleasure. Great to read how Amanda helped her
From the first page to the last this book has brought me pleasure. Great to read how Amanda helped her
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