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Goodbye, Henrietta Street
An island paradise in Cornwall; The eternal nature holiday or just a passing wave on the beach?
Pippa Lambton's life has fallen apart and husband Rob is ready to give up their marriage. Three years before, their son Daniel passed away; he was the glue that held them together. Now, Pippa's left home for the beautiful Isles of Scilly, for a chance to rediscover herself. She meets handsome Norwegian nature warden, Sven Jorgensen, who teaches her about the island wildlife.
Pippa finds herself laughing again. She is aware of Rob's dilemma over his childhood adoption and their turbulent relationship, but after an awkward kiss with Sven, she is torn about how to proceed. There is much to resolve, and leaving Rob could prove a disaster. Is her affair with Sven a holiday fling? How can she walk away from Rob after losing Daniel? Should she leave her home in Yorkshire for Sven and his island paradise? Find out more in Goodbye, Henrietta Street.
Pippa Lambton's life has fallen apart and husband Rob is ready to give up their marriage. Three years before, their son Daniel passed away; he was the glue that held them together. Now, Pippa's left home for the beautiful Isles of Scilly, for a chance to rediscover herself. She meets handsome Norwegian nature warden, Sven Jorgensen, who teaches her about the island wildlife.
Pippa finds herself laughing again. She is aware of Rob's dilemma over his childhood adoption and their turbulent relationship, but after an awkward kiss with Sven, she is torn about how to proceed. There is much to resolve, and leaving Rob could prove a disaster. Is her affair with Sven a holiday fling? How can she walk away from Rob after losing Daniel? Should she leave her home in Yorkshire for Sven and his island paradise? Find out more in Goodbye, Henrietta Street.
300 pages, Paperback
First published June 9, 2013
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February 21, 2014
Brilliant! Totally absorbed in it. A book I didn't want to put down. Felt as though I really was in the Scilly Isles. Makes me so want to visit it.
May 4, 2013
Goodbye, Henrietta Street ‘Goodbye, Henrietta Street’ is a poignant romance novel based in Yorkshire and the Cornish Isles of Scilly. The poem at the beginning of the book sets the scene for this story perfectly. Within the opening chapter, it soon becomes clear that Pippa Lambton is struggling to come to terms with the ‘worst thing that can happen to a parent’, the loss of her child, and the subsequent devastation grief can wreak on a marriage.I have to say that, as someone whose parents suffered a similar loss in very similar circumstances, I drew a breath.For obvious reasons, I immediately wondered whether Pippa’s grief would be believable. How does one cope with such a loss? Can one ever get past that kind of grief? It tore at my heartstrings a little, but I have to say, yes, Pippa was totally believable. I felt her pain.
Pippa and Rob (the lost little boy’s father) married very young, as was often the case in the seventies and eighties. Friends from their schooldays, they came together, had a child together and possibly would have stayed together, but for the fact that the child was the cement in their relationship. With little Daniel gone and Rob internalising his grief – as men sometimes do, Pippa was alone and adrift trying to deal with the loss on her own. Time passes, but it doesn’t heal the gaping wound in her heart and the distance between the couple only grows wider. Choosing to take a holiday away from Rob and her hometown in Yorkshire, Pippa goes back to the beautiful Isles of Scilly, where she has treasured memories of Daniel in happier times. Her hope is to try to come to terms with her loss, examine her life and her marriage and find a way forward.
Through interests in common, wildlife, conservation and bird-watching, she soon meets handsome Norwegian nature warden, Sven Jorgensen. Though initially hiding heartbreak of his own, Sven is kind and caring, happy and carefree. He’s also intuitive. Sensing Pippa’s deep sadness he takes her under his wing, teaching her about the island’s wildlife.
Sven is just the tonic Pippa needs and the outcome might seem inevitable, but the author weaves in backstory in regard to Sven which keeps you turning the pages. She also keeps Rob’s life back in Yorkshire – and the lives and turbulent marriage of a couple close to them – running alongside Pippa’s story, making the book a satisfyingly rounded read.
The scenery on Scilly and attention to detail vis-à-vis wildlife and conservation is beautifully done. Lin Treadgold has obviously done a tremendous amount of research. The questions are all answered, the overriding one being can Pippa let go her guilt and her grief and find happiness, yet still hold her son’s memory intact in her heart.
Goodbye, Henrietta Street is a thoroughly enjoyable read. I have to admit, if I thought I’d find a gorgeous Viking in the shape of Sven waiting, I’d be packing my bags and hopping aboard the Scillonion ferry in a flash.Loved it.
Pippa and Rob (the lost little boy’s father) married very young, as was often the case in the seventies and eighties. Friends from their schooldays, they came together, had a child together and possibly would have stayed together, but for the fact that the child was the cement in their relationship. With little Daniel gone and Rob internalising his grief – as men sometimes do, Pippa was alone and adrift trying to deal with the loss on her own. Time passes, but it doesn’t heal the gaping wound in her heart and the distance between the couple only grows wider. Choosing to take a holiday away from Rob and her hometown in Yorkshire, Pippa goes back to the beautiful Isles of Scilly, where she has treasured memories of Daniel in happier times. Her hope is to try to come to terms with her loss, examine her life and her marriage and find a way forward.
Through interests in common, wildlife, conservation and bird-watching, she soon meets handsome Norwegian nature warden, Sven Jorgensen. Though initially hiding heartbreak of his own, Sven is kind and caring, happy and carefree. He’s also intuitive. Sensing Pippa’s deep sadness he takes her under his wing, teaching her about the island’s wildlife.
Sven is just the tonic Pippa needs and the outcome might seem inevitable, but the author weaves in backstory in regard to Sven which keeps you turning the pages. She also keeps Rob’s life back in Yorkshire – and the lives and turbulent marriage of a couple close to them – running alongside Pippa’s story, making the book a satisfyingly rounded read.
The scenery on Scilly and attention to detail vis-à-vis wildlife and conservation is beautifully done. Lin Treadgold has obviously done a tremendous amount of research. The questions are all answered, the overriding one being can Pippa let go her guilt and her grief and find happiness, yet still hold her son’s memory intact in her heart.
Goodbye, Henrietta Street is a thoroughly enjoyable read. I have to admit, if I thought I’d find a gorgeous Viking in the shape of Sven waiting, I’d be packing my bags and hopping aboard the Scillonion ferry in a flash.Loved it.
May 7, 2013
Set in the 1980's
Pippa and Rob are struggling with their marriage after the death of their son, Daniel.
Their close friends Joan and Terry, who have a young son, Jordan are also struggling but for different reasons.
Pippa knows in her heart that her marriage to Rob is over, and so takes an extended holiday to the Isles of Scilly to think about their future, if they have one.
Sven works on the islands as a tour guide and nature warden. He has seen many women come to the islands but when he meets Pippa he takes more than a passing interest in her. As they get to know each other over the next few weeks, Sven is well aware that Pippa is married and he cannot become too involved.
Back home, Rob has a few surprises sprung on him and he begins to miss not having Pippa around to share his mixed feelings with. His news is bittersweet and he really needs someone close to talk to.
He turns to Joan for advice. Joan, in turn, turns to Rob when secrets about her marriage to Terry are revealed and send her mind spiralling out of control.
The author has set many a beautiful scene taking in the wildlife, especially the birds, and fauna, in this novel set mainly on the Isles of Scilly.
Set in the 1980's pre- mobile phones and wireless laptops, lends to the storyline where the characters have very little contact whilst apart.
The story is sometimes rather sad, but there is happiness there and it makes for a wonderful story about how complex marriage can be, especially behind closed doors.
4.5 out of 5 for me! Wonderful!
Thank you to Safkhet Publishing for a review copy. This did not influence my review in any way.
Pippa and Rob are struggling with their marriage after the death of their son, Daniel.
Their close friends Joan and Terry, who have a young son, Jordan are also struggling but for different reasons.
Pippa knows in her heart that her marriage to Rob is over, and so takes an extended holiday to the Isles of Scilly to think about their future, if they have one.
Sven works on the islands as a tour guide and nature warden. He has seen many women come to the islands but when he meets Pippa he takes more than a passing interest in her. As they get to know each other over the next few weeks, Sven is well aware that Pippa is married and he cannot become too involved.
Back home, Rob has a few surprises sprung on him and he begins to miss not having Pippa around to share his mixed feelings with. His news is bittersweet and he really needs someone close to talk to.
He turns to Joan for advice. Joan, in turn, turns to Rob when secrets about her marriage to Terry are revealed and send her mind spiralling out of control.
The author has set many a beautiful scene taking in the wildlife, especially the birds, and fauna, in this novel set mainly on the Isles of Scilly.
Set in the 1980's pre- mobile phones and wireless laptops, lends to the storyline where the characters have very little contact whilst apart.
The story is sometimes rather sad, but there is happiness there and it makes for a wonderful story about how complex marriage can be, especially behind closed doors.
4.5 out of 5 for me! Wonderful!
Thank you to Safkhet Publishing for a review copy. This did not influence my review in any way.
May 7, 2013
What a beautifully done romance! I don’t read much Contemporary mainly because it brings you so close to what can really happen in life, and in so doing can really put at your emotions. Goodbye, Henrietta Street really did that but in such a way that I wanted to keep turning the pages to see how Pippa was going to cope. The entire book was emotional and so real but very well written and had me wondering how she was going to get through everything.
Lin Treadgold is able to weave so much into this story, keeps everything completely real and very poignant. The writing is phenomenal. The characters are great. Sven was super hot! You pretty much know what is going to happen but it is the HOW everything happens and then the how everything is pulled together that makes this such a good read.
Definitely a plus for any romance lovers out there. Just make sure you’re ready for some tears, have the tissues at the ready!
Lin Treadgold is able to weave so much into this story, keeps everything completely real and very poignant. The writing is phenomenal. The characters are great. Sven was super hot! You pretty much know what is going to happen but it is the HOW everything happens and then the how everything is pulled together that makes this such a good read.
Definitely a plus for any romance lovers out there. Just make sure you’re ready for some tears, have the tissues at the ready!
January 2, 2021
Anyone who loves Whitby, Cornwall, Scilly islands and/or birdwatching will love this relatable story. Both heartbreaking and heartwarming.
August 18, 2021
I am veery like..
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 15, 2013
I enjoy reading books about places in England. but I don’t usually read romance novels. When I saw the title and the synopsis, it caught my eye. Through reading the story I learned more about life on a small island through the well rounded characters, each with a story to tell. I enjoyed reading Goodbye, Henrietta Street, it captured my imagination through descriptions of the wildlife and scenery. The story of Pippa and her quest for happiness and the good natured Sven who gives her the confidence to move on after a tragedy, is an interesting read. I hope to follow this author in the future. The description of the Isles of Scilly made me want to visit there. I would certainly recommend this book, it was a pleasure to read.
September 7, 2013
Honesty - and most of all shock at seeing that of all the books on my to-read list this ranks the highest, which certainly seems to indicate some biased friend/family ratings which I feel it is only fair to balance - leads me to say that despite several attempts - because I have met the author and do understand the work that goes into any book - I found this unreadable. Partly because poor editing failed to remove the multiple repetitions of the situation each character found himself in, partly because I found the dialogue unconvincing and the use of language simplistic and awkward at times.
Clearly the author has a love of both the Scilly Isles and Whitby which I can appreciate, and the story is possibly a strong one, but not for me.
Clearly the author has a love of both the Scilly Isles and Whitby which I can appreciate, and the story is possibly a strong one, but not for me.
November 16, 2013
The most important elements of a captivating story are setting and characters – both have to be equally believable to the reader to make them want to continue reading right to the end. Lin’s characterisation is excellent and she weaves the nuances we find with real people into a story setting which is utterly familiar to almost everyone at some level. On top of these great basics she has placed an intricately woven plot that twists, weaves and turns its way through a very satisfying and poignant array of experiences with love, as it should, triumphing at the very end.
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