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Mrs England
Mrs England | Stacey Halls
West Yorkshire, 1904. When newly graduated nurse Ruby May takes a position looking after the children of Charles and Lilian England, a wealthy couple from a powerful dynasty of mill owners, she hopes it will be the fresh start she needs. But as she adapts to life at the isolated Hardcastle House, it becomes clear there's something not quite right about the beautiful, mysterious Mrs England. Ostracised by the servants and feeling increasingly uneasy, Ruby is forced to confront her own demons in order to prevent history from repeating itself. After all, there's no such thing as the perfect family - and she should know. Simmering with slow-burning menace, Mrs England is a portrait of an Edwardian marriage, weaving an enthralling story of men and women, power and control, courage, truth and the very darkest deception. Set against the atmospheric landscape of West Yorkshire, Stacey Halls' third novel proves her one of the most exciting and compelling new storytellers of our times. 'The new Hilary Mantel' Cosmopolitan
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mackelie
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I would say this is between a ‘pick‘ and ‘so-so‘ for me. Firstly, I quite liked the storytelling and the slow pace of the book. It was interesting learning about how nurses were taking care of the children during 1900s. Also, there seemed to be quite few mysteries such as the strange behaviour of Mrs England and unsettling memories of Nurse May.

So, there were quite few things to reveal but all came down very quickly and it wasn‘t as shocking.

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Hannah_11
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Really enjoying reading Stacey Halls books at the moment. Her storytelling is so immersive and I love that her books always centre around stong female protagonists! #pick

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TheEllieMo
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I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join in if you want!

#ABookADay2023

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melissajayne
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4⭐️ I really enjoyed this read. I liked how the author slowly drew me into the book and how the mysteries were revealed, even though I felt it kinda dragged a bit in the beginning. I wonder if the author chose Norland because the Prince and Princess of Wales use a Norland nanny. I was pleasantly surprised by this book & would recommend it to other fans of #historicalfiction. #2023 #fiction #bookclub ⬇️

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i.z.booknook
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I didn‘t enjoy this one as much as The Foundling but I still thought it was very good. Very slow burn but the characters and setting are so enticing that I didn‘t mind. Lots of tension and suspense that was very well maintained throughout. I think Stacey Halls is one of my favourite authors at the moment and I will be eagerly awaiting her next book.

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Laughterhp
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I really like Stacey Halls‘ books. This is the 2nd one I‘ve read of hers and really enjoyed it. (I also own The Foundling but haven‘t read it yet).

I also buy all her books on Book Depository because I like the UK versions better.

This one is based on Ruby in the 1900s. She is a nurse for well off families. She has a lot of baggage and the family she cares for has a lot of secrets.

This was one of my #Roll100 picks!

PuddleJumper Doing great! 2y
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thecaffinatedreader
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Did anyone else find this book slow at first? Does it get better?

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thecaffinatedreader
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Starting this one tonight! Who read it?

And who searched eBay for the hardback pretty cover when you could have just gotten it at Barnes and Noble faster 🙋🏻‍♀️

jlhammar Love that cover! I enjoyed one of her previous novels, The Familiars. Haven‘t tried this one yet. 2y
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Laughterhp
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Here are my #Roll100 August books! I‘m really excited for these books, so 🤞🏻🤞🏻 I can read them!

PuddleJumper Whoop! 2y
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thecaffinatedreader
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This is the way I feel about my new book. Ordered on eBay so I could get the pretty cover 🤣

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Tamra
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Jane Eyre vibes here! This was a pleasant listen, with atmospheric creepy tension and just enough psychological thrill to keep up plot momentum without being cheap.

I won‘t remember this one, but it was entertaining.

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Reecaspieces
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SilversReviews
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An eerie, dangerous landscape, a wealthy family, a children‘s nurse, a controlling husband, and characters with secrets greet us in this delicious, Gothic novel.

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/2p8fymd8

@staceyhallsauthor
@harpercollins

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SilversReviews
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LOVED IT!!

FULL REVIEW 4/16

An eerie, dangerous landscape, a wealthy family, a children‘s nurse, a controlling husband, and characters with secrets greet us in this delicious, Gothic novel.

Ms. Halls does not disappoint and will have you staying up late so you can find out what's going on in this household and with each character. 5/5

@staceyhallsauthor

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Ninja2020
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Started today 3rd book from Stacey Halls. Enjoying it so far reminds me of Jane Eyre at the moment #staceyhalls #mrsengland

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notemehappy
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This book has been in my sights for so long! I never had a favourite author, until I read The Familiars and The Foundling by Stacey Halls.

Historical fiction at its finest. So well written, researched and executed.

I‘m excited to start Mrs England, but already dreading finishing it!

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julesG
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Had picked this for my #AutumnTBR, but it fits very nicely as my(!) #Gladstonerds #BookClub book for October. (am I allowed to talk about it already? Well, I'll give you my reasons at the next meeting.)

@rockpools @jenniferw88 @squirrelbrain @jhod @scripturient @Susanita @CGainor3 @Leniverse @Oryx

Listened to the last part of the #audiobook while I mucked out the stables aka cleaned the flat. 😉

squirrelbrain Good choice! 😁 I‘ve heard good things about this one…. 2y
rockpools Oh nice! Is this her newest one? I enjoyed (edited) 2y
Cathythoughts I have it stacked 👍🏻I never read The Familiars @rockpools 2y
scripturient Oooh, I have this lying around on my TBR. 😊 2y
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emmaturi
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I have really enjoyed Stacey Halls books, but this is for me the best. Full of suspension and atmosphere, it keeps you guessing as to what is actually going on. I like stories set in large manors with servants out in the countryside.

Cathythoughts And stacked … 👍🏻❤️ 3y
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emmaturi
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These will be the next books I want to get through, starting with Mrs England. I will finish Once Upon a Broken Heart this evening and maybe start the new book already.

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emmaturi
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These are my three library books I have to read. I am looking forward to them all. I will read the tagged book next.

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Curvybookgirl
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Very enjoyable and easy to read with an emotional ending.

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JaneyWaneyB
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Two women from different worlds with secrets are thrown together in this story about survival in a man's world. Ruby is a Norland Nurse seeming to run from her past. Mrs England appears to be the fragile wife. Set in early 1900's Yorkshire & written with an atmosphere that brings Wuthering Heights to mind, Halls creates characters who intrigue you whilst reminding you of societal hierarchy & behaviours of the time.

#HistoricalFiction #BookLover

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BookishMarginalia
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Gorgeous #endpapers!

BiblioLitten Wow! 3y
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BookishMarginalia
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#FirstLineFridays — “The woods at night were far from silent.”

ShyBookOwl I love that opening! 3y
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BookishMarginalia
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Alfoster Great pic!👏 3y
Gissy Beautiful covers!😍 3y
LeslieO Those covers! 3y
sharread What a cute kitty. 3y
Clare-Dragonfly Ooh, the tagged book sounds really interesting. 3y
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Birdsong28
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Crazeedi Ooooo, I want to read!!!! 3y
BookishMarginalia Very pretty! 3y
Mrs_B 😍 3y
LeahBergen I‘ll be needing this one! 3y
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