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Letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole & Giveaway (US/Canada)

July 22, 2013 by Darlene

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Letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole is a beautifully written novel that captivated me from the very first page. This story is told in letters and takes us from one world war to another years later and weaves together the past and present of a family and a couple in a way that speaks to the bonds of love.  I was very lucky to get the audio of this novel from my library and the audio production is amazing.  It is narrated by Elle Newlands, Katy Townsend, and Lincoln Hoppe and they do such a great job in bringing this story alive.  I would have loved this book whether it was in print or in audio but the audio truly brought time and place to the forefront in a much more riveting way.

In 1912 we meet Eslpeth Dunn who lives on the remote Isle of Skye in Scotland. Although being a poet who has had her works published she’s not hugely popular and is stunned when she actually receives a fan letter. This letter comes from David Graham, a college student from America, and it will ultimately change both of their lives. As David and Elspeth continue to communicate with letters back and forth they begin to learn much about each other and learn that they are very like minded. They take it further though and share their hopes and dreams and it isn’t long before they realize they also share a deep bond of love. However there are obstacles to their love with a big one being the war and Elspeth finds herself waiting and hoping that David will come back to her.

Fast forward to 1940 where we meet Elspeth’s daughter Margaret who is also in love with a man fighting in the war. When a bomb hits her mother’s house a box of letters that had been hidden are discovered and for some reason that Margaret can’t imagine her mother simply up and takes off. However one letter remains and it is this letter that gives Margaret enough of a clue to set her off on a journey to discover more about her mother and their past. What Margaret learns has the power to change her life forever.

Letters from Skye is a book I won’t soon forget. I’ve always been drawn to books that are told through letters or diaries and this one is such a beautiful love story that shows the bonds that that can be built between people through words alone. This is the debut novel of Jessica Brockmole and if this book is any sign of what we can expect from her in the future then she is definitely an author to watch! I loved this novel!

Letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole is on tour with TLC Book Tours so be sure to pop in to the other tour stops to see what they are saying about the book.  You can find Jessica on her website, Facebook, and Twitter.  You can purchase your own copy of Letters from Skye at Amazon or Amazon Canada.

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS (US/Canada)

I have one copy of Letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole to share with my readers.  To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment entering the giveaway.
  • Tweet, share on Facebook or blog for 2 extra entries.

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winner on August 3/13.  Good luck!

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Source:  Audio from my library.

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  1. blodeuedd says

    July 22, 2013 at 1:46 am

    This so sounds like the book for me! 😀

    • admin says

      July 23, 2013 at 4:05 pm

      I think you’d like this one Linda. I wish I had a copy to send to you.

  2. Melissa says

    July 22, 2013 at 3:19 am

    This is on my TBR list!!

  3. Mary says

    July 22, 2013 at 5:17 am

    I love epistolary novels and this one sounds so good. Thanks for the giveaway, Dar.

    • admin says

      July 23, 2013 at 4:05 pm

      I’m pretty sure you’d like this one Mary!

  4. Charlotte Wills says

    July 22, 2013 at 7:10 am

    Like the cover of this book.

  5. ellie says

    July 22, 2013 at 8:21 am

    This book sounds captivating. Thanks.

  6. Britney Adams says

    July 22, 2013 at 9:05 am

    I LOVE letters and diaries and can’t wait to read this book!!

  7. Sandra K321 says

    July 22, 2013 at 9:07 am

    Sounds like a great book, just the type I like.

  8. Anne says

    July 22, 2013 at 9:08 am

    Thanks for featuring this novel which is fascinating.

  9. Rita Wray says

    July 22, 2013 at 9:37 am

    Sounds like a compelling read.

  10. Sandra Furlotte says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Letters make for a really intimate reading experience.

  11. Connie Fischer says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:20 am

    What a lovely novel. I’m betting that writing a book via letters must be very difficult as an author would have to be able to write a good letter (many of us cannot) and be able to express themselves totally as a character instead of just writing about a character. (First person instead of second person.)

    Great review as usual and I’m looking forward to reading this book. Will tweet and share on Facebook.

    Connie Fischer
    conniecape@aol.com

  12. Amy says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:21 am

    I really like the premise of this book and think it will be interesting to read in letter format.

  13. Serena says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:55 am

    I loved this book. No need to enter me.

    • admin says

      July 23, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      Me too Serena. I’m going to pop over and check out your review. I must have missed it somehow.

  14. Terry Martini says

    July 22, 2013 at 11:15 am

    What a wonderful book! It made me laugh, cry and thoroughly enjoy it. No need to enter me, I already own a copy and it is on my keeper shelf. I highly recommend Letters from Skye.

    • admin says

      July 23, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      Me too Terry! This was one of those books that captured my heart. I was sorry to see it end.

  15. Christine says

    July 22, 2013 at 11:15 am

    Sounds fascinating!

  16. Judie McDonald says

    July 22, 2013 at 11:15 am

    I, too, like books of letters and diaries. Would love to read.

  17. Marjorie says

    July 22, 2013 at 11:55 am

    Super storyline, love to read the book.

    cenya2 at Hotmail dot com

  18. Diane Castiglione says

    July 22, 2013 at 11:55 am

    This sounds interesting. Would love to read
    Cover is really nice.
    I have liked on Facebook and tweeted it.
    Thank you

  19. pearl says

    July 22, 2013 at 11:56 am

    Wonderful giveaway. Thanks for this chance.

  20. Carl says

    July 22, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    I’ve been hearing very good reviews of this book. I think both of us would enjoy it very much. Thanks so much for the giveaway.

    I also tweeted a link to this giveaway: https://twitter.com/carlrscott/status/359391190472327168

    Thanks again.

  21. Lara frame Newell says

    July 22, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    Sounds so great! Thanks for the chance to win!

    lafra86@gmail.com

  22. Elizabeth MacGregor says

    July 22, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    Wonderful review! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Letters From Skye ~ It sounds like a lovely read~ It’s on my TBR List and I can’t wait to read it! Happy Reading and Writing~ Cheers~ Elizabeth MacGregor

  23. Staci says

    July 22, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    This one is calling my name!!!

  24. Margie says

    July 22, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    The timeframe and location of this novel interest me. Thanks for the giveaway.

  25. KATHLEEN BIANCHI says

    July 22, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    Did they ever get together in person?
    I letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole & Giveaway (US/Canada)I tweeted.
    .

  26. Lisa Garrett says

    July 22, 2013 at 8:07 pm

    I love novels which take place during this era v

  27. Lisa Garrett says

    July 22, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    Tweeted: https://mobile.twitter.com/lag32583/status/359495001044029440

  28. Laura Fabiani says

    July 24, 2013 at 10:14 am

    I think I would really enjoy this one! Thanks for the giveaway.

  29. Kim@Time2ead says

    July 24, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    This is such a pretty cover! I’ve seen this around the blog world and the cover catches my eye every time! It’s good to know the story is as good as the cover!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  30. Gina Deckman says

    July 24, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    I saw the first few pages of this book and I think it would be entertaining. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

    • Gina Deckman says

      July 24, 2013 at 7:23 pm

      Also tweeted:
      https://twitter.com/GinaD12/status/360208565199319041

  31. Beth says

    July 25, 2013 at 9:00 am

    I would love to read this one! Love books that are told through letters 🙂

    Thanks for the chance to win.

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/bbulow12/status/360413912480485377

    Beth

  32. Anita Yancey says

    July 25, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    This book sounds very interesting. But it is so sad that Eslpeth and David’s romance has to be through letters. Thanks for having this giveaway.

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  33. Anita Yancey says

    July 25, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    Shared on Facebook as Anita Yancey.

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  34. Heather J. @ TLC Book Tours says

    July 26, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    I’m a huge fan of epistolary novels and WWI- and WII-era stories, so this book is hitting all the high points for me! I know I’ll really enjoy reading it.

    Thanks for being on the tour. I’m featuring your review on TLC’s Facebook page today.

  35. Amanda says

    July 27, 2013 at 9:56 am

    I love WWII era books too and enjoy books told in letter form too. Thanks for the giveaway! I shared on Twitter @vegasbookgirl and Facebook.

    Cheers!
    Amanda
    libraryofmyown at gmail dot com

  36. Kim@Time2Read says

    July 27, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    Shared link to this giveaway on my blog!

  37. Diane Castiglione says

    July 28, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    This sounds like a wonderful book. Would love to read it. I find books like this fun to read to see what a person will find from old letters and diaries.

  38. Margaret @ Just One More Chapter says

    July 29, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    I have heard nothing but good things about this book, would love to read it.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

  39. bermudaonion (Kathy) says

    July 30, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    I just started this on audio and am loving it so far. No need to enter me.

  40. pamela james says

    July 31, 2013 at 10:57 am

    I can’t wait to read this.

  41. pamela james says

    July 31, 2013 at 11:00 am

    https://twitter.com/pj436/status/362618228717010946

  42. karen says

    July 31, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    sounds like a great summer read.

  43. Laura @Booksnob says

    August 1, 2013 at 9:33 am

    This book is on my TBR list and I can’t wait to read it. I hope I win. Thanks for the giveaway.

  44. Tammy H says

    August 3, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    I love stories like these

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