The Broken Horizon from the author of 'Follow the Dove' Raumsey series Book 2 edition by Catherine M Byrne Literature Fiction eBooks
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The year is 1906. There is no help out there and Chrissie Reid can’t take any more of her husband Jack's violence. She finally takes control of her life. Fearing for her life, she poisons his whisky.
But that was fourteen years ago. Today she got a letter and it’s signed, with Love, Jack.
The sins of her past have finally caught up with her…with tragic consequences.
How will she ever survive the unfolding events?
p.s. All books in this series are stand alone.
The Broken Horizon from the author of 'Follow the Dove' Raumsey series Book 2 edition by Catherine M Byrne Literature Fiction eBooks
Wow! What a book! Another beautifully-written novel that proves that if you avoid indie books you are missing out on real gems.Ms Byrne has produced a fine work of historical fiction, a kind of literary romance, underscored with mystery and a touch of terror. Its themes are domestic violence, the ravages of war and the role of society and its view of women in abusive marriages. These themes are treated with compassion and insight, and are never overdone.
The Broken Horizon is a moving portrayal of woman's life on a small island off the coast of Scotland early last century. It chronicles her marriage to a man who beats her and his disappearance on the night that Charlie, who cares deeply for her, finds her unconscious in the garden of her cottage. Christie thinks her husband Jack is dead, and she thinks she killed him. There is, after all, a body in the byre, in the shallow grave Jack meant for Charlie. Bit the book begins with her receiving a letter from Jack, saying that he is coming home. This sets the pall of mystery over the first two parts of the book. If Jack is alive, then where is he and who is the body in the barn?
We find some of the answers at the end of part two, but the tension doesn't break with the mystery, because Jack is indeed back, and now we wonder whether he will kill Chrissie and the children. The tension mounts with Jack's anger and the book races to a dramatic conclusion with a brief an unexpected metaphysical twist. Given the circumstances the book left our characters in, the epilogue was everything I hoped it would be. Healing can come from the most unexpected quarters.
Technically, I could not fault this book. The characters are very real, suited to their time period, well-fleshed and developed over time. I felt for Chrissie from the beginning, and even for her poor tormented husband. The plot is excellent, as is the pacing and dialogue, and the prose is excellent.
This is a brilliant book, but not the kind I actually enjoy, owing to my tendency to over identify with the characters and suffer their pain too acutely for comfort. There is a lot of fear and emotional pain in this story, including that of a serviceman returned from the First World War, and reading about it, especially when it is as sensitively written as this, tends to break my heart. It's because real people suffer these very same things and I feel for them. If you wonder why I give it 5 stars then, it's because it is quite simply an excellent book, and if you like books that make you feel deeply, then this is for you.
I received this book free from the author in return for an honest review. I made no guarantee of a positive review. Check out my review policy if you want proof. [...]
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The Broken Horizon from the author of 'Follow the Dove' Raumsey series Book 2 edition by Catherine M Byrne Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
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Title The Broken Horizon
Author Catherine M. Byrne
* ISBN-13 978-1-78088-496-7
Publisher Matador
Published December 2013
Copyright © 2013
Incredible!
I need not say more, but to give Catherin M. Byrne credit I will complete this review in the normal style.
General Subject Matter The life of a young woman in Scotland, her hardships, and her guilt.
Theme Lifestyle of the early 20th century in Scotland.
Thesis This book tells the story of Chrissie, a young woman who had a brief affair with Davie, the lead character of `Follow the Dove'. After Davie leaves the small island, Chrissie marries Jack Ried, a local fisherman who works hard, and can make a good life for her, and give her the family she hopes to have. Soon after the wedding, Chrissie finds the true nature of Jack Ried, who beats her regularly when he is angry. After a particularly brutal beating, Chrissie realizes that Jack will kill her the next time he beats her. Driven to the farthest extreme, and fearing for her life, Chrissie decides that she must kill him first. A she is the local midwife, and healer for the island she knows which herbs can help an ailing person, and which will kill. She puts poison in his whiskey, and shortly afterwards he comes home and starts again. As she loses consciousness during her beating, she sees him stop for a drink, which is what he usually does, and then fall to the floor, dead from the poison. When she finally regains consciousness, she drags his body to the barn, and buries him.
This begins 20 years of guilt for Chrissie, and culminates in total fear, as she receives a letter in his handwriting, stating that he is coming back to the island to be with her.
The letter opens the book, and the reader is lead through the entire story by following her memories. Then, the most awful thing happens. Jack Ried returns to the Island, and brings tragedy to everyone as he invokes his plan to kill her.
In this story Catherin M. Byrne uses small descriptions in her narrative to bring a very personal touch to this Scottish island. Typically, she will not write anything like `night fell', but something much more descriptive, `when night had squeezed out the last of the daylight,' and this makes the story even more intense.
When I read `Follow the Dove' I thought that it would be a long time before I read a story as good as Catherine M. Byrne had written, but I was wrong. `The Broken Horizon' shows that Catherine M.Byrne can write great books, again, and again.
RB
Loved this story. How such a strong character finds herself backed into a corner she cannot get out from. Her loyalty to her husband keeps her trapped as his prisoner. Until the story twists and she meets the man of her dreams but unable to be with him she fights her need for love and her vow to love and cherish until death. A love story of denial, and truth in the end prevails and sets her free... Marvellous work...
But, how can you have nostalgia for a place you've never been?
I found this book on the UK "meet our authors forum."
I finished the first in the series, Follow the Dove last week, and immediately ordered The Broken Horizon. I was a bit afraid that this one wouldn't be as good, but it was better. The story of the families on Raumsey Island continues, with Chrissie and Jack Reid. It's not necessary to read the first one first, but I'm glad I did.
Life is hard on the island, with shortages of food in the winter, and a constant fight against the elements. But Chrissie loves life there, except for her abusive husband. However, after beating her, he disappears from the island under mysterious circumstances and Chrissie has a chance at happiness. However, her joy is short lived.
Charlie, who has always had a crush on Chrissie finally gets a good job... on the Titanic.
This was a page turner for me. I felt like I lived on Raumsey Island and didn't want it to end. It's the story of hopes and dreams, true love, and deceit. The characters came alive and I cared deeply about them.
Highly recommended as a book you won't want to put down. I hope there will be more sequels.
Wow! What a book! Another beautifully-written novel that proves that if you avoid indie books you are missing out on real gems.
Ms Byrne has produced a fine work of historical fiction, a kind of literary romance, underscored with mystery and a touch of terror. Its themes are domestic violence, the ravages of war and the role of society and its view of women in abusive marriages. These themes are treated with compassion and insight, and are never overdone.
The Broken Horizon is a moving portrayal of woman's life on a small island off the coast of Scotland early last century. It chronicles her marriage to a man who beats her and his disappearance on the night that Charlie, who cares deeply for her, finds her unconscious in the garden of her cottage. Christie thinks her husband Jack is dead, and she thinks she killed him. There is, after all, a body in the byre, in the shallow grave Jack meant for Charlie. Bit the book begins with her receiving a letter from Jack, saying that he is coming home. This sets the pall of mystery over the first two parts of the book. If Jack is alive, then where is he and who is the body in the barn?
We find some of the answers at the end of part two, but the tension doesn't break with the mystery, because Jack is indeed back, and now we wonder whether he will kill Chrissie and the children. The tension mounts with Jack's anger and the book races to a dramatic conclusion with a brief an unexpected metaphysical twist. Given the circumstances the book left our characters in, the epilogue was everything I hoped it would be. Healing can come from the most unexpected quarters.
Technically, I could not fault this book. The characters are very real, suited to their time period, well-fleshed and developed over time. I felt for Chrissie from the beginning, and even for her poor tormented husband. The plot is excellent, as is the pacing and dialogue, and the prose is excellent.
This is a brilliant book, but not the kind I actually enjoy, owing to my tendency to over identify with the characters and suffer their pain too acutely for comfort. There is a lot of fear and emotional pain in this story, including that of a serviceman returned from the First World War, and reading about it, especially when it is as sensitively written as this, tends to break my heart. It's because real people suffer these very same things and I feel for them. If you wonder why I give it 5 stars then, it's because it is quite simply an excellent book, and if you like books that make you feel deeply, then this is for you.
I received this book free from the author in return for an honest review. I made no guarantee of a positive review. Check out my review policy if you want proof. [...]
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