When Frankie's mother dies, she is sent to live with her Aunt Bet in Worthing, Sussex. Life on their farm is happy - for a while. But when World War Two breaks out, Frankie must help her country by signing up to the women's branch of the British Army.
Soon, she meets Romare, an American doctor who has come to the UK after facing terrible racism at home. But trouble is stirring in Britain too, and it falls to Frankie to try to protect him. Can love triumph over a history of hate? Or will Frankie and Romare's love pay the ultimate sacrifice?
A moving, thought-provoking story, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Maureen Lee.***
[Ten-year-old Frankie Sherwood pulled her skirts over her bare legs and tucked her feet under her body]***
(@AvonBooksUK, 14 May 2020, 400 pages, ebook, #ARC from the publisher via # NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed, #BlogTour 27 May via @AvonBooksUK)
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I'd never heard of the author before but wanted to read something a little outside my usual forte. This is very different than the books I usually read so I was feeling a bit nervous. I needn't have worried. I really enjoyed this. Weaver creates a fantastic, strong female character in Frankie. I loved her a lot. I liked being lost in her life and her world. The book also explores the idea of loving fiercely without fear which tugged at my heart. There is so much tragedy and loss in Frankie's life but hope as well. Goodnight Sweetheart ticks all the boxes of a great read. I cried a few times while reading this. Completely surpassed my expectations.
