Portrait of Chloe

by Elvi Rhodes

Let multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes sweep you away with this moving and heart-warming saga set by the sea. Perfect for fans of Rosamunde Pilcher and Maeve Binchy.

READERS ARE LOVING PORTRAIT OF CHLOE !
"Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book with its descriptive story and characters involved and I would recommend the reading of this to anyone" - 5 STARS
"What a good writer [Elvi Rhodes] is...!" - 5 STARS
"Magic" - 5 STARS

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IS THE GRASS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE?

She was born plain Dora , in a bleak northern town where her future seemed all too predictable. But from the moment she was born, she went after what she wanted, and got it.

When, at the age of eighteen, she decides she wants freedom, a new life - and a new name, Chloe , she goes to Brighton to work as a help to a MP and his wife, and glimpses for the first time a life of luxury and wealth - a life which, she believes, could be hers.

But her new circumstances bring with them the passionate interest of her boss and the unexpected bond she discovers with the small children she cares for. Torn between the interest of an attractive older man and her feelings of affection and loyalty towards his wife and children, Chloe embarks upon a dangerous course.

Then a near tragedy changes everything for her...

509 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 4, 1997

Reviews

[Jady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dora , who soon changed her name to Chloe, was a single minded young girl with aspirations of bettering herself by moving from her home town to Brighton. The story set in the early 1950s was at a much gentler pace of good manners , respect and appearance. She relies on her stunning natural beauty to work in her favour. Underneath is a selfish nature and naive character which some older characters are well aware of. She didn’t plan on getting involved or attached to anyone in the family then almost tears them in two twice . Then one day everything changed with both children as she had been neglectful. This lead to a chain of events which finally saw her grow up. I love this author as she does not waste time with conversation to fill in , there is always a story unfolding, no skipping pages or getting bored .

[Биляна Николова · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent book to read if we overlook the fact that some people can really get triggered by the main theme which is classic.

[Etiennee Myers Thake · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a page turner for me. So beautifully written.looking forward to read more books by this author.

[Mrs Josie Macdonald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Elvi Rhodes

As always an excellent book. Loved it from start to finish. Well researched, nobody does it better than Elvi Rhodes.

[Cheryl Cochran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intriguing, a wonderful unfolding of a story you never want to end!

I enjoy reading books that grasp my interest right away and this one had me in the front row of the scene. It felt like you were in the room or on the beach and experiencing all your senses, ie sight, sound, smell, and taste. Full of suspense many times and I enjoy happy endings. I wanted the story to never end! I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to be entertained AND having a wonderful feeling of JOYFULLNESS at THE END!

[Nicola Terry]

Dont pay any attention to the other review, I quite enjoyed this, very easy to read