A Bloom in Winter

Summerset Abbey, Book 2

By: T. J. Brown

Narrated by: Sarah Coomes

As the icy chill of winter, 1914, settles on the magnificent country estate of Summerset Abbey, three young women seek comfort and warmth in the smiles of friends, the fire in their hearts, and the promise of spring…

Victoria Buxton

With her delicate constitution but strong, unflappable spirit, Victoria has never followed societal conventions, the rules of fashion, or the pursuit of a husband. Instead, she finds herself drawn into the controversial - and dangerous - fight for women’s suffrage. But her dream is compromised, and her heart divided, when her struggle for equal rights collides with unexpected love.

Rowena Buxton

After yearning to no avail for a certain young pilot to fly back into her life, Rowena fears her chances for happiness have been jeopardized by recklessness and scandal. Burdened with guilt for bringing her sister Prudence to Summerset Abbey as a lady’s maid while she herself led a life of privilege, Rowena hopes to one day make amends. But her desire to set things right is complicated by her passion for flight and a sudden engagement…to the wrong man.

Prudence Tate

Raised like a sister to Victoria and Rowena, then banished to the servants’ quarters when their father passed away, Prudence has seen both sides of life, upstairs and down. But once the truth about her parentage was revealed, Prudence forged a new life for herself, married to a penniless veterinary student. Living in poverty in a shabby London flat, she wonders if she’s made a terrible mistake - and there’s no turning back….

©2013 T. J. Brown (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Lovely listen, but lacked a good ending

Much like the first book (Summerset Abbey) I enjoyed most of the story but hated the ending. Again it left too many things unanswered or unfinished. I also thought some of the decisions made by these characters were just absurd. Perhaps that was the intent of the author or publisher to drag the series out to make it a trilogy. (Which seems to be the popular thing to do these days)

Despite the lack of a good ending, I still really enjoyed the book. And I hate to say it but I will definitely get book 3. I just have to know how things end.

The narration was excellent – 5 stars! I just hope they keep Sarah Coomes for book 3.

Sommerset Abbey

I am enjoying this series so much, can't wait to see how the characters evolve into adulthood.