John Campbell's historical novel `Walk to Paradise Gardens' is a saga that starts during the early days of WW1, and the reader follows a family through all of their troubles.
The story captivated me from the first few pages as I read his descriptions of the medical areas behind the lines in WW1. The author brought the whole horror of this war to life. Later, his descriptions of London in the 1920's & 30's has your mouth watering as he describes the simple act of taking tea and cakes in an `acceptable' (for the wife of a political minister) café. Campbell has the ability to capture the period, regardless of the decade. The historic detail enhances the story without overwhelming the reader with facts. It was no surprise when I heard that this book had been picked as one of the eight Harper Collins editor's choice from the thousands of books listed on the Authonomy web site. A love story to be read and enjoyed at leisure.
by Geoff Woodland
The story captivated me from the first few pages as I read his descriptions of the medical areas behind the lines in WW1. The author brought the whole horror of this war to life. Later, his descriptions of London in the 1920's & 30's has your mouth watering as he describes the simple act of taking tea and cakes in an `acceptable' (for the wife of a political minister) café. Campbell has the ability to capture the period, regardless of the decade. The historic detail enhances the story without overwhelming the reader with facts. It was no surprise when I heard that this book had been picked as one of the eight Harper Collins editor's choice from the thousands of books listed on the Authonomy web site. A love story to be read and enjoyed at leisure.
by Geoff Woodland