Books from the Backlog

BOOKS FROM THE BACKLOG

Books from the Backlog hosted at Carole’s Random Life is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.

This week’s neglected book:

Pub Date 04 Mar 2021

ABOUT THE BOOK

Description

Sometimes the past won’t stay hidden, it demands to be uncovered…

Arthur Pettinger’s memory isn’t what it used to be. He can’t always remember the names of his grandchildren, where he lives or which way round his slippers go. He does remember Maryse though, a woman he hasn’t seen for decades, but whose face he will never forget.

When Arthur’s granddaughter, Maddy moves in along with her daughter Esther, it’s her first step towards pulling her life back together. But when Esther makes a video with Arthur, the hunt for the mysterious Maryse goes viral.

There’s only one person who can help Maddy track down this woman – the one that got away, Joe. Their quest takes them to France, and into the heart of the French Resistance.

When the only way to move forwards is to look back, will this family finally be able to?

Why did I add The Forgotten life of Arthur Pettinger to my shelf?

Historical fiction has always fascinated me, and I very much enjoy learning about past history. Besides this one I have many historical fiction books to read. This is another book from my 2021 NetGalley shelf which I am making a big effort to get ALL of them read this year.

Does this book sound like one you would read?