The Weeping Tree

by Audrey Reimann

When Flora MacDonald jumps from the balcony of an Edinburgh reform school she falls, literally into the arms of Andrew Stewart, a sailor on leave at the outbreak of WW2.They fall in love but the tides of war separate them and Flora, in desperate trouble, travels to Andrew's home on the Ingersley estate. There she meets the autocratic mistress of the estate who offers help and shelter.In a world that surrounds them with danger Flora and Andrew have only their faith in one another to help them but someone is intent on keeping them apart. They have a long, hard path to follow before the vows they made under a weeping tree can be fulfilled.

336 pages, Paperback

First published March 25, 1999

Reviews

[Ginny Hodges · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this, it was recommended as a good book in Sarah Millicans' book and I respect her choice of book so thought I'd give it a go. Took a while to track down a copy but I absolutely loved it :)

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audrey Reimann (1999) THE WEEPING TREE - A HEART-WARMING SCOTTISH SAGA
London. Judy Piatkus (Publishers)

🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 4 out of 5 stars

The sleeve reads, "When Flora MacDonald leaps from the balcony of an Edinburgh reform school she falls, literally, into the safe arms of Andrew Stewart. A sailor on leave in the days before WWII, he might be expected to have the worst of intentions, but he is touched by her bid for freedom and helps her escape. With such a beginning how could they not fall in love? But the tides of war conspire to part them. Surrounded by danger on all sides, the one thing Flora and Andrew can cling to is their love for one another. But someone is conspiring to keep them apart, for their own secret, selfish, even murderous reasons... It may be a long time before the lovers' vows made under a willow tree can be fulfilled..."

Have you heard of the British comedienne, Sarah Millican? Well, in reading her autobiography, "How To Be Champion" last year, she wrote about llllllloving this book. So, when I finished her book I thought, "Sod it", I am gonna check "The Weeping Tree" out for myself... Bookwise I'll give anything a go.

This book (I don't think) wouldn't be out of place being on an English Literature GCSE reading list. To me, that's how this one reads. I was geared up for this being a bit bland with near impossible posh and poncy English lingo. It wasn't. It was thoroughly readable and a damn good story which tempts then lures then socks you right in 'til the end! Really like this one. Liked it a lot. A very lot!

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[Kari · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's not often that a book makes me cry, but this one did. What a beautiful story. There were times when I was angry, times I was sad, but I enjoyed this book so much. A wonderful read.

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Despite the fact I read a very poorly edited version of this book on my kindle which at times annoyed me so much it distracted from my enjoyment, I loved the story. It was an easy read with a gripping and original plot that kept me guessing to the end. Some great characters including a really, really wicked 'second wife'. I did get the slight impression the end was a bit rushed but great fun all the same.

[Felicity Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars! This book is my all time favourite book. It is a simple story that includes all the right combination of plots and characters to maintain interest and I find myself devouring it every time I read it even though I know what's going to happen. Perfect for a summer/winter read, the story is just immersive and well written. Very glad I discovered this gem at the thrift shop.