I was given this book to read by my local book reading group and wasn't too convinced that I would enjoy it. I had heard of Jojo Moyes and have read one of her other books but still wasn't convinced. I am the baby of the group and many of the ladies are over 60 and have had first-hand experience with the war and what happened to the brides of the soldiers.
The Story:
This book is based on a true story set in 1946 and is centred around 4 women, all of different backgrounds, with very different reasons to be on that ship. It highlights the struggles they suffer with homesickness, seasickness and bitchiness from the other brides.

The Author:
Jojo Moyes grew up in London and now lives in Essex with her husband and three children. Her first novel Sheltering Rain was published in 2002 and she had a 10 year career with The Independent.

My Opinion:
I did actually enjoy this book once I'd got past the first few chapters. It gave me some insight into the past and I was taken by the four main characters. I was most definitely intrigued to find out how the story ended and see in which direction their lives had taken. I changed my mind as who was my favourite character and I think that shows how good the book is written. Did make me wonder several times, if that was me, would I have got on the boat and set sail for a new country.
This book would make for an interesting read if you wish to broaden your reading and for anyone who has a fascination about how the war affected many people's lives from all over the world.