Middlemere

by Judith Lennox

When a family is pushed from its home, the sense of injustice never dies... a spellbinding novel of love, loyalty and of the ties that bind. In 1942, after half a century of farming Middlemere, their isolated tenant farm, the Cole family are to be evicted from their home. While Martha Cole and her young son Jem have fled the house, her husband, Tom, and their daughter, Romy are hiding inside barricading themselves against intruders. When Tom brandishes a shotgun, the police are called in, and nine-year-old Romy sees her father shot dead. Years later, Martha Cole has remarried and lives with her family in a small council house. Romy, now nineteen, is quick and clever, passionate and single-minded. She schemes to restore the family fortunes, to rescue her mother from drudgery and to care for her younger brother, Jem, a charming scoundrel who is always in trouble. She remembers Middlemere with longing, comparing its peace and beauty to her present surroundings. She has never forgotten-or forgiven-the violence and injustice of her family's eviction.

Genres: Fiction, Novels

512 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Aka Judith Lennox-Smith

Judith Lennox lives in Cambridgeshire, England with her husband and three sons.

Reviews

[Alayne Emmett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. It had all the elements that I love in a good book. Mystery surrounding a death, romance and although it was a long book I found it compelling. I always enjoy a Judith Lennox book and this one didn't disappoint.

[Emma Stockwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this slow burner. All the characters were well-rounded and very believable. I was also pleasantly surprised to see that Romsey was mentioned which was my childhood home for many years.

What I loved most though was that the story takes you through the decades beginning from the second world war, right through to the end of the sixties; and the author has done an amazing job with the characters as they all reflect the changing world at that time.

[Lesley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this up from the Book Swap at my local mall; Mostly because it wasn’t old and yellowed, as a lot of books are at these swaps. I love to check Goodreads before reading a book, and all your reviews prompted me to take it home with me. I’m so glad I did. It is the kind of book you can read over a couple of days, with all interest in Netflix series forgotten. In fact, a good read like this, makes you feel as though you are bingeing your favourite series. Highly enjoyable.

[HediBähren · Rating 2 out of 5]

Puh, der Roman zieht sich. 200 Seiten weniger wäre besser gewesen. Und wie eine knapp über 20 Jahre-Junge Frau, ein Hotel leiten kann, klingt etwas unwahrscheinlich. Die ganzen Probleme und Schwierigkeiten, die die Führung eines Hotels mit sich bringt, alleine zu meistern? Fraglich! Ganz abgesehen von der Autorität!

[Rooserd · Rating 2 out of 5]

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De zelfmoord van haar vader, waarvan ze als negenjarige getuige was, bepaalt voor een groot gedeelte het leven van een Engelse vrouw.

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[Michelle Hartman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good writing and suspenseful in a mild way.

[Kate_439 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good solid storytelling, ideal holiday read

[Amanda Patterson · Rating 3 out of 5]

British novelist Judith Lennox has written eight novels including “The Dark-Eyed Girls” and “Written on Glass.” Set in 1942, Middlemere is a story of love, loyalty and the ties that bind.
The Cole family are tenant farmers. Facing eviction, Martha Cole and her son Jem flee. Sam barricades himself inside the house. Romy, his nine year old daughter, hides in the landing. She witnesses her father’s suicide. Ten years later Romy's stepfather almost rapes her. She travels to London in search of her brother, only to find that he owes rent. Romy turns to Mrs Plummer, a virtual stranger, for help.
Lennox gives her character's real lives and emotions that hook the reader. If you’re already a Judith Lennox fan, you won’t be disappointed.

[Brenda Hawley · Rating 3 out of 5]

An English Barbara Taylor Bradford, Judith Lennox captures character well in her detailed novels of love, hate and despair. A woman rises above her birth and then has to fight to keep her possessions. Detailed plot, rounded characters- a good read.

[Whitney · Rating 5 out of 5]

On a whim I picked this up from my favorite used bookstore and absolutely loved it. Beautiful characters, plot. It is on par with one of my all-time favorites “Shell Seekers” by Rosamunde Pilcher. “Middlemere” is a really beautiful story that I may have to re-read sometime.

[Inger Paulsen]

Kunne ikke rigtig fange mig.........

[Oletha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book.

[Serap · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent reading!

[Caroline · Rating 3 out of 5]

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