All My Tomorrows

By: Ellie Dean

Narrated by: Julie Maisey

The compelling new Second World War novel from the author of Always in My Heart.

In defending herself against her brutal husband, eighteen-year-old Ruby Clark is forced to flee London. She has no idea where Cliffehaven is, or what she will find there, but she knows that she will never be able to return home again.

At first it seems she’s fallen on her feet. She gets a job at the local armaments factory, and the couple she is billeted with are kind and supportive. But when her host makes advances, Ruby is left homeless once more. Until Peggy Reilly welcomes her into the warmth of Beach View boarding house and Ruby dares to hope for a brighter future…

©2014 Ellie Dean (P)2014 Isis Publishing Ltd, Random House Audiobooks

Another fine entry in the a great series.

The "Beach View Boardinghouse/Cliffhaven Chronicles" series is one of my favorites. It's a WWII British homefront saga that follows a family running a seaside rooming house, as well as their friends and relatives. Although not London set, it has an "EastEnders" vibe to it, especially since this episode features Ruby, a Londoner who has fled to Cliffhaven to escape an abusive marriage.

Julie Maisie's excellent narration just enhances the story. Well done.