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Time Will Tell
Eva Jordan’s much-anticipated follow up to the bestselling ‘All The Colours In-Between’. Writer, Lizzie Lemalf, and her loving but somewhat dysfunctional family are still grieving over the loss of a much-loved family member. Lizzie is doing her best to keep her family together but why does the recent death of a well-known celebrity have them all in a spin? The police suspect foul play; Lizzie and other family members suspect one another. Lizzie begins searching for answers only to find herself being dragged back to the past, to 1960’s London to be exact, and to the former life of her father, that up until now she has never been privy to. Every family has its secrets but how can the past hold the key to a present day celebrity death? They say the past comes back to haunt you. Surely the truth will out? Maybe, but only time will tell…
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360 pages, Paperback
Published April 25, 2019
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About the author
Eva Jordan
7 books102 followersEva Jordan was born in Kent but has lived most of her life in a small Cambridgeshire town. She describes herself as a lover of words, books, travel and chocolate, and is also partial to the odd glass of wine.
Her career has been varied and has included working for the library service and in a women's refuge. She is currently working on her 4th novel, writes a monthly column for a local magazine, and writes book reviews which she posts on her blog, where you'll also find some fascinating author interviews. Storytelling through the art of writing is her passion and as a busy mum and step mum, and grandmother, Eva says she is never short of inspiration for her family based dramas!
It was the women in Eva's life, including her mother, daughters, and good friends, that inspired her to write her debut novel, 183 TIMES A YEAR, which was then followed by ALL THE COLOURS IN BETWEEN, and finally TIME WILL TELL, all of which can be read as stand alone novels but are all part of THE TREE OF FAMILY LIFE TRILOGY. Modern stories exploring domestic love, hate, strength and friendship, set amongst the thorny realities of today’s divided and extended families.
Her career has been varied and has included working for the library service and in a women's refuge. She is currently working on her 4th novel, writes a monthly column for a local magazine, and writes book reviews which she posts on her blog, where you'll also find some fascinating author interviews. Storytelling through the art of writing is her passion and as a busy mum and step mum, and grandmother, Eva says she is never short of inspiration for her family based dramas!
It was the women in Eva's life, including her mother, daughters, and good friends, that inspired her to write her debut novel, 183 TIMES A YEAR, which was then followed by ALL THE COLOURS IN BETWEEN, and finally TIME WILL TELL, all of which can be read as stand alone novels but are all part of THE TREE OF FAMILY LIFE TRILOGY. Modern stories exploring domestic love, hate, strength and friendship, set amongst the thorny realities of today’s divided and extended families.
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July 15, 2019
You will need to have read the series
But this is not a problem because it is ace
We are thrown back into the loving world of 183 days with its sadness and happiness
But when a friend of the family is accused of murder what actually happened?
Great
But this is not a problem because it is ace
We are thrown back into the loving world of 183 days with its sadness and happiness
But when a friend of the family is accused of murder what actually happened?
Great
March 13, 2019
Having previously read the author's debut novel 183 Times a Year and then her second book All the Colours in Between, it was a pleasure to be reacquainted with all of the characters and getting engrossed and absorbed within their yet lives again, in this latest book Time Will Tell.
The story and its well written characters, draws you in and gets you engrossed right from the very first pages and keeps you ensnared within its grip right to the very last words of the very last page.
The story is mainly based around family life and all that goes with it, the ups and the downs, and it deals with some real life issues that really make you think about certain aspects of life.
There were certainly a fair few laugh out loud moments, certain things that the characters do or some of the words that they come out with, sure did make me giggle in places.
There was so much going on, it was like oh my gods, what's going to happen next or how is that situation/event going to resolve itself or play out. It was definitely a book that was impossible to put down.
Seriously, if you haven't read this book yet then I highly recommend that you do, although little tip, make sure you read books 1 and 2 first.
The story and its well written characters, draws you in and gets you engrossed right from the very first pages and keeps you ensnared within its grip right to the very last words of the very last page.
The story is mainly based around family life and all that goes with it, the ups and the downs, and it deals with some real life issues that really make you think about certain aspects of life.
There were certainly a fair few laugh out loud moments, certain things that the characters do or some of the words that they come out with, sure did make me giggle in places.
There was so much going on, it was like oh my gods, what's going to happen next or how is that situation/event going to resolve itself or play out. It was definitely a book that was impossible to put down.
Seriously, if you haven't read this book yet then I highly recommend that you do, although little tip, make sure you read books 1 and 2 first.
November 11, 2019
Oh wow! What a tremendous story this was, my favourite of the three books that follow the life of Lizzie Lemalf and her family. If you get chance do read the first two books, which enrich this story although not essential. Recent events have pulled the family in many directions making them all suspicious of each other. There has been a murder and it would be easy to believe that a family member has a hand in it and not everyone has a rock-solid alibi for their whereabouts. It is hard to write a review and not give much of the story away but I will just say that the story drops back to 1960's London and how Lizzie's mum and dad met.
Eva Jordan writes so very confident and brought to life these characters superbly. I loved getting to know how Lizzie's parents got together, Salocin and Ellie and her Uncle Teddy and his wife Marie. I remember this era myself and the London gangs, the Kray twins, which are mentioned how and they dealt with their own. Absolutely gripping pages that built a riveting story that linked to present day. I was blown away with it.
The detail which the story is written just brought every page alive, every character as bold as brass and twice as scary. I cringed and at times could see what was coming while the characters had no idea and at others they knew more than me, leaving me stunned and having to rethink what I knew. I would have said, before I began reading this, that it was a family saga, but now that doesn't do it justice. This is a masterpiece, a huge pleasure to read, a heart-racing shocking story with a totally wow of an ending.
Highly recommended read.
Eva Jordan writes so very confident and brought to life these characters superbly. I loved getting to know how Lizzie's parents got together, Salocin and Ellie and her Uncle Teddy and his wife Marie. I remember this era myself and the London gangs, the Kray twins, which are mentioned how and they dealt with their own. Absolutely gripping pages that built a riveting story that linked to present day. I was blown away with it.
The detail which the story is written just brought every page alive, every character as bold as brass and twice as scary. I cringed and at times could see what was coming while the characters had no idea and at others they knew more than me, leaving me stunned and having to rethink what I knew. I would have said, before I began reading this, that it was a family saga, but now that doesn't do it justice. This is a masterpiece, a huge pleasure to read, a heart-racing shocking story with a totally wow of an ending.
Highly recommended read.
March 22, 2019
Time Will Tell is the third book in a series about the Lemalf family. If you haven’t read the previous two, I would recommend that you do as it will help you keep up with all the characters. However, if you do dive into this as the first it won’t be long before you find yourself immersed in their lives, piecing together their stories and intrigued by their secrets. Eva Jordan’s characters are believable, sympathetic and multi-faceted. I loved the whodunnit element in this instalment and the 1960s East End gangster sections shine a light on Salocin’s past.
January 29, 2019
This is the authors third book to feature Lizzie and her family. I would recommend reading All the Colour’s In-Between before reading this one though as think readers would benefit from having read it. It’s also a fabulous book.
I have been on so many highs and lows with this family and this novel was no different. What is slightly different though is that the story itself flicks between present day as well as the past where we get to know a lot more about Lizzie’s dad which I loved. I so adored his character in the previous novel and really enjoyed seeing what life was like when he first meets his wife to be and what life was like for them all when Lizzie was just a child herself. It really made for an enthralling read!
Eva Jordan’s writing is just mesmerising. Her books are not be rushed but rather savoured. There is so much depth and meaning in her novels and it’s hard not to get emotionally attached to what is happening to the characters. She has a knack of getting the readers emotions to build up, so much so I thought I was going to burst by the end and have to admit to shedding a few tears. You will have to read the novel yourself though to find out whether they are tears of happiness, sadness, or maybe even both.
Time Will Tell is such a beautifully written novel that totally captivated me. Whilst there is a bit of a ‘who dunnit’ gong on, this was very much a story about family and bonds. Eva Jordan is an author, who for me, just gets it so right. I really can’t praise her writing highly enough. Would certainly give this book more than five stars if I could.
My thanks to Urbane Publications and Love Books Group for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway,
I have been on so many highs and lows with this family and this novel was no different. What is slightly different though is that the story itself flicks between present day as well as the past where we get to know a lot more about Lizzie’s dad which I loved. I so adored his character in the previous novel and really enjoyed seeing what life was like when he first meets his wife to be and what life was like for them all when Lizzie was just a child herself. It really made for an enthralling read!
Eva Jordan’s writing is just mesmerising. Her books are not be rushed but rather savoured. There is so much depth and meaning in her novels and it’s hard not to get emotionally attached to what is happening to the characters. She has a knack of getting the readers emotions to build up, so much so I thought I was going to burst by the end and have to admit to shedding a few tears. You will have to read the novel yourself though to find out whether they are tears of happiness, sadness, or maybe even both.
Time Will Tell is such a beautifully written novel that totally captivated me. Whilst there is a bit of a ‘who dunnit’ gong on, this was very much a story about family and bonds. Eva Jordan is an author, who for me, just gets it so right. I really can’t praise her writing highly enough. Would certainly give this book more than five stars if I could.
My thanks to Urbane Publications and Love Books Group for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway,
May 2, 2019
This is the story of family and the different generations and told mainly in the present over the festive period, and at times I was taken back to the era of the grandparents when they lived in london. There are elements of mystery and suspense that have made their way into this dynamic family. For Lizzie she finally starts to understand and learn what and who her family are.
In the present there is Lizzie, for me she is the link to the whole story. She is a daughter, a mother, a good friend, a partner and a tough lady. This toughness is something that I think is in her DNA, especially when you about her family roots…
I am really struggling with this review because at it’s very basic level this story is about a family, what the different generations have experienced depending on when they lived and worked. But there is so much more to this wonderful story than that. What makes it hard is that there are so many things I want to say but at the same time I don’t want to give any part of the story away and potentially ruin it for readers who have not yet read this book!
Every family member is involved, from the main characters right down to the children who have their tuppence worth to add. It is this attention to detail that adds to the fabulou-ness of the story and the writing.
There are several storylines that are told and what I found about them was the realism that they gave. At times they are shocking , at others there is sadness and other times there is pain and hurt. But throughout all of this there is a sense of togetherness and love, This is a family that is loyal to it’s core and this is extended to those that they take under their wings.
By the end of this story I felt a huge swell of emotion, and those last few chapters…well there is a saying by a wonderful character “life is an adventure” … and boy he wasn’t wrong!
This is a captivating read that has it’s fair share of shocks, but shows that the bond of loyalty, love and trust is unbreakable. It is a captivating , beautiful and wonderful read that I would Highly Recommend.
In the present there is Lizzie, for me she is the link to the whole story. She is a daughter, a mother, a good friend, a partner and a tough lady. This toughness is something that I think is in her DNA, especially when you about her family roots…
I am really struggling with this review because at it’s very basic level this story is about a family, what the different generations have experienced depending on when they lived and worked. But there is so much more to this wonderful story than that. What makes it hard is that there are so many things I want to say but at the same time I don’t want to give any part of the story away and potentially ruin it for readers who have not yet read this book!
Every family member is involved, from the main characters right down to the children who have their tuppence worth to add. It is this attention to detail that adds to the fabulou-ness of the story and the writing.
There are several storylines that are told and what I found about them was the realism that they gave. At times they are shocking , at others there is sadness and other times there is pain and hurt. But throughout all of this there is a sense of togetherness and love, This is a family that is loyal to it’s core and this is extended to those that they take under their wings.
By the end of this story I felt a huge swell of emotion, and those last few chapters…well there is a saying by a wonderful character “life is an adventure” … and boy he wasn’t wrong!
This is a captivating read that has it’s fair share of shocks, but shows that the bond of loyalty, love and trust is unbreakable. It is a captivating , beautiful and wonderful read that I would Highly Recommend.
March 1, 2019
When Hunter Black is found dead in his home the police are far from short of suspects. I really enjoyed the constant 'who done it?'. The story is written from different perspectives which I really thought would help figure it out but I was completely wrong. I love a book that keeps me guessing!
The story switches between past and present. We have the Hunter Black story with a police investigation. And the life of Salocin who finds love and gets more than he bargained for when he starts a new job.
The suspense throughout the book is continuous in both the past and present. With added laughs and love, this book is perfect. It was my first Eva Jordan book and definitely won't be my last!
The story switches between past and present. We have the Hunter Black story with a police investigation. And the life of Salocin who finds love and gets more than he bargained for when he starts a new job.
The suspense throughout the book is continuous in both the past and present. With added laughs and love, this book is perfect. It was my first Eva Jordan book and definitely won't be my last!
March 27, 2019
Having read the first two books I was delighted to be given the opportunity to read book number three of Lizzie and her family and it didn’t disappoint. I loved getting to know Lizzies dad Salicon from his younger days along with her mum and aunt . A little bit of a whodunnit novel but more than that is a great story of family, love and trust . I hope this isn’t the end of lizzies tales as I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know this family . My thanks to tbc reviewers and the author for my copy
April 10, 2019
It took me a little while to get into this book as it was ages ago that I read the first book - had to get reaquainted with all the characters and get up to speed again. Loved the Salocin storyline the most I think and how it fitted in with the current family dilemmas. Well written with some really great characters which brought the story to life. Thank you to the author and to TBC for the chance to read this title in exchange for an honest review.
August 25, 2021
This is the last book in the trilogy, a fab read, can highly recommend to all my favourite bookworms, loved every one of them 😍
February 18, 2019
This is the third in the series of books by Eva Jordan about Lizzie Lemalf and her family. It’s a series that’s grown stronger with each book, as the characters grow and everyone has a real place, a story behind the story.
It was captivating in it’s telling of the story of Lizzies parents and aunt who had a very different story to tell than Lizzie’s own.
I really couldn’t put this down and greedily soaked up every detail of Salocin and his early/young life. I found myself always rooting for the man who seemed to be a grumpy old man, but had so many stories of his own to tell. I love the characters in Eva’s books as the characters are very real and could so easily be someone we all know, while never becomingi boring or humdrum. A truly talented storyteller and I hope there’s more tales of this family at some point.
If you’ve not read the other books they do all stand alone, but it’s helpful to know the back story though definitely not essential or confusing.
With thanks to the author for sending me an ARC without any expectation of a good review.
It was captivating in it’s telling of the story of Lizzies parents and aunt who had a very different story to tell than Lizzie’s own.
I really couldn’t put this down and greedily soaked up every detail of Salocin and his early/young life. I found myself always rooting for the man who seemed to be a grumpy old man, but had so many stories of his own to tell. I love the characters in Eva’s books as the characters are very real and could so easily be someone we all know, while never becomingi boring or humdrum. A truly talented storyteller and I hope there’s more tales of this family at some point.
If you’ve not read the other books they do all stand alone, but it’s helpful to know the back story though definitely not essential or confusing.
With thanks to the author for sending me an ARC without any expectation of a good review.
February 20, 2019
Time Will Tell is another wonderful novel by Eva Jordan. This is a multi-layered suspense story with relatable characters bound together by the haunting grip of the past. I loved the atmospheric writing of the 1960’s beautifully balanced with the present day. A highly recommended read and a very worthy 5*
June 24, 2019
My Rating - 4.5*
'You’ll be fine,
in time,
and I’ll be right behind you…’
Time Will Tell is the third and final book in this wonderful family saga by Eva Jordan. Published by Urbane Publications, Time Will Tell is like reuniting with an old friend, except in this case it is the fictional, but truly inspirational, Lizzie Lemalf. Having previously read book two, All The Colours In Between, I was really excited to find out what happened next to Lizzie and her delightfully dysfunctional and charming family.
It’s Christmas afternoon in the Lemalf home when breaking news arrives on their doorstep. Hunter Black, music impresario, is dead. Cassie, Lizzie’s daughter, is unable to put into words her thoughts about this shocking news. Her feelings toward this man are extremely dark as he was responsible for putting Cassie through some terrible times, with the aftershock of those years still very prevalent today. As the family try to come together to understand this news better, the reader is taken on the most incredible journey, one that started in 1945, the day that Salocin Lemalf, Lizzie’s Dad, was born in London’s East End.
Eva Jordan paints the most amazing description of those years, grabbing the reader with the most captivating narrative of a cinematic quality. The naming of Salocin Lemalf is an example of the natural wit of the writing…picture the scene…
‘Martha, an avid reader with ideas above her station wanted to call him Nicolas. Wilf was having none of it. As long as there was a breath in his body, no son of his would be burdened with such a “pansy, poofter, shirt lifter” of a name. As a joke, Martha simply turned the letters around and convinced her ignorant husband that the name Salocin was synonymous with that of a great ancient warrior.
‘He’s in all of the ‘istory books’, she said. Surely you’ve heard of him?’
Wilf accepted this story and much to Martha’s eternal amusement. their second son was christened Salocin Lemalf or, when spelled backwards, Nicolas Flamel, the name of the famous alchemist supposed to have discovered both how to turn base metals into gold and the secret to immortality.’
Salocin and his older brother, Teddy, survived their youth relatively unscathed but in no part due to their parents, Martha and Wilf. The relationship between the two siblings was cemented in those early years as they looked out for each other and grew into young men. With money very tight, both did whatever was necessary to get by. In time Salocin married Ellie and Teddy married Marie, the two girls being best friends, and together they all faced some very difficult challenges over the years.
Time Will Tell seamlessly moves between the past and present, with Eva Jordan expertly weaving the back story into the tale. All the different characters of Lizzie’s family have a story to tell and at no point does this feel confusing or overwhelming, which is an absolute credit to the writing style of Eva Jordan.
Lizzie Lemalf and her family continue to face challenges as their lives pull them all in, what to appears to be, very different directions but there is a strong theme of strength and loyalty throughout, as they constantly have each other’s backs. The Lemalf family are quite delightfully flawed in many ways with a mix of different generations, in-laws, friends and neighbours all adding to the sense of chaos that abides. There is a sense of belonging with all of them, a sense that though they have many mountains to climb, they will always face it head on and together.
Time Will Tell is a gloriously captivating tale of the darker side of London’s East End in the 60s and 70s, with very vivid portrayals of some of the more unsavoury characters that crossed the paths of Salocin and his family. We journey with Lizzie, in the present day, as the truth of her past is slowly revealed over the many chapters. Her emotions are remarkably captured as, at times, her life seems to crumble at her feet. Eva Jordan has taken the lives of these ordinary people and created a fascinating, and extraordinary tale.
Time Will Tell is a wonderfully depicted story, capturing every emotion, every little detail of the lives of this remarkable family. There is an honesty to this book, an authenticity, reading like a memoir, as opposed to fiction. Full of Eva Jordan’s trademark wit and warmth Time Will Tell is a very touching finale to the lives and loves of the fascinating and lovable Lemalf family.
I will leave you with the words of Salocin Lemalf,
“It’s not a life, it’s an adventure”
'You’ll be fine,
in time,
and I’ll be right behind you…’
Time Will Tell is the third and final book in this wonderful family saga by Eva Jordan. Published by Urbane Publications, Time Will Tell is like reuniting with an old friend, except in this case it is the fictional, but truly inspirational, Lizzie Lemalf. Having previously read book two, All The Colours In Between, I was really excited to find out what happened next to Lizzie and her delightfully dysfunctional and charming family.
It’s Christmas afternoon in the Lemalf home when breaking news arrives on their doorstep. Hunter Black, music impresario, is dead. Cassie, Lizzie’s daughter, is unable to put into words her thoughts about this shocking news. Her feelings toward this man are extremely dark as he was responsible for putting Cassie through some terrible times, with the aftershock of those years still very prevalent today. As the family try to come together to understand this news better, the reader is taken on the most incredible journey, one that started in 1945, the day that Salocin Lemalf, Lizzie’s Dad, was born in London’s East End.
Eva Jordan paints the most amazing description of those years, grabbing the reader with the most captivating narrative of a cinematic quality. The naming of Salocin Lemalf is an example of the natural wit of the writing…picture the scene…
‘Martha, an avid reader with ideas above her station wanted to call him Nicolas. Wilf was having none of it. As long as there was a breath in his body, no son of his would be burdened with such a “pansy, poofter, shirt lifter” of a name. As a joke, Martha simply turned the letters around and convinced her ignorant husband that the name Salocin was synonymous with that of a great ancient warrior.
‘He’s in all of the ‘istory books’, she said. Surely you’ve heard of him?’
Wilf accepted this story and much to Martha’s eternal amusement. their second son was christened Salocin Lemalf or, when spelled backwards, Nicolas Flamel, the name of the famous alchemist supposed to have discovered both how to turn base metals into gold and the secret to immortality.’
Salocin and his older brother, Teddy, survived their youth relatively unscathed but in no part due to their parents, Martha and Wilf. The relationship between the two siblings was cemented in those early years as they looked out for each other and grew into young men. With money very tight, both did whatever was necessary to get by. In time Salocin married Ellie and Teddy married Marie, the two girls being best friends, and together they all faced some very difficult challenges over the years.
Time Will Tell seamlessly moves between the past and present, with Eva Jordan expertly weaving the back story into the tale. All the different characters of Lizzie’s family have a story to tell and at no point does this feel confusing or overwhelming, which is an absolute credit to the writing style of Eva Jordan.
Lizzie Lemalf and her family continue to face challenges as their lives pull them all in, what to appears to be, very different directions but there is a strong theme of strength and loyalty throughout, as they constantly have each other’s backs. The Lemalf family are quite delightfully flawed in many ways with a mix of different generations, in-laws, friends and neighbours all adding to the sense of chaos that abides. There is a sense of belonging with all of them, a sense that though they have many mountains to climb, they will always face it head on and together.
Time Will Tell is a gloriously captivating tale of the darker side of London’s East End in the 60s and 70s, with very vivid portrayals of some of the more unsavoury characters that crossed the paths of Salocin and his family. We journey with Lizzie, in the present day, as the truth of her past is slowly revealed over the many chapters. Her emotions are remarkably captured as, at times, her life seems to crumble at her feet. Eva Jordan has taken the lives of these ordinary people and created a fascinating, and extraordinary tale.
Time Will Tell is a wonderfully depicted story, capturing every emotion, every little detail of the lives of this remarkable family. There is an honesty to this book, an authenticity, reading like a memoir, as opposed to fiction. Full of Eva Jordan’s trademark wit and warmth Time Will Tell is a very touching finale to the lives and loves of the fascinating and lovable Lemalf family.
I will leave you with the words of Salocin Lemalf,
“It’s not a life, it’s an adventure”
February 23, 2019
When I saw the final part of this trilogy was going to do the rounds on a blog tour, I just had to be a part of it. Those of you who have followed my book reviews will know that I absolutely loved Eva Jordan’s first two books in the series, reading them back to back. You simply must read the first books before embarking on Time Will Tell as the novel continues directly from the second and there is a large back story to be aware of. Normally I write my own book summary, but in this case I am so wary of giving away spoilers, that I have to direct you the to publishers’ “blurb” above to wet your appetite!!
Ms Jordan continues to tell the Lemalf family saga through the eyes of the family members, with different segments penned by different individuals. This book gives a voice to more people though, alongside Lizzie, Cassie, Connor and Maisy, as Lizzie takes a trip back in time to her early childhood and before in her quest to unravel family history.
I loved hearing from her father, Salocin (Nicolas spelt backwards!) as he found his way into employment in 1960s London, found love and the value of friendship and loyalty. Lizzie’s mother, Ellie, her Aunt Marie and Uncle Teddy also provide a narrative that both intrigues and fascinates Lizzie and the reader. Their stories take us back to Clerkenwell, the City and the EastEnd as they fall in love and marry, then struggle to set up home and make ends meet. Expect drama as the 60s tale unfolds across the narrative of the current day story – from early marriage and post natal depression to glamour, new homes and the murky world of organised crime and old style gangsters. Warning – there are some descriptions of violence.
The characters continue to grow, both in age and personality – I still love the strong, yet poignant Lizzie and the now more mature Cassie (although her tendency toward saying the wrong expression is still there!). The family dynamics remain dysfunctional yet loving, at times broken yet always fiercely loyal, both in the past and the current day. This instalment of the Lemalf family saga involves an investigation, death and bereavement, some surprises from past and more recent relationships, all presided over by the wonderful head of the family Salocin. I know that this is supposed to be the end….but I am sure there are some more stories left for Cassie, Maisy, Connor and the younger family members. Please, Eva Jordan!
I cried and I laughed – I couldn’t put the book down and sat up late into the night to finish it. The emotions that the characters put me through felt like a fairground ride – a true rollercoaster showing the myriad of family dynamics in technicolour! The last line has to go to Salocin though…..always remember “it’s not a life, it’s an adventure”.
Once again 5 stars!
Ms Jordan continues to tell the Lemalf family saga through the eyes of the family members, with different segments penned by different individuals. This book gives a voice to more people though, alongside Lizzie, Cassie, Connor and Maisy, as Lizzie takes a trip back in time to her early childhood and before in her quest to unravel family history.
I loved hearing from her father, Salocin (Nicolas spelt backwards!) as he found his way into employment in 1960s London, found love and the value of friendship and loyalty. Lizzie’s mother, Ellie, her Aunt Marie and Uncle Teddy also provide a narrative that both intrigues and fascinates Lizzie and the reader. Their stories take us back to Clerkenwell, the City and the EastEnd as they fall in love and marry, then struggle to set up home and make ends meet. Expect drama as the 60s tale unfolds across the narrative of the current day story – from early marriage and post natal depression to glamour, new homes and the murky world of organised crime and old style gangsters. Warning – there are some descriptions of violence.
The characters continue to grow, both in age and personality – I still love the strong, yet poignant Lizzie and the now more mature Cassie (although her tendency toward saying the wrong expression is still there!). The family dynamics remain dysfunctional yet loving, at times broken yet always fiercely loyal, both in the past and the current day. This instalment of the Lemalf family saga involves an investigation, death and bereavement, some surprises from past and more recent relationships, all presided over by the wonderful head of the family Salocin. I know that this is supposed to be the end….but I am sure there are some more stories left for Cassie, Maisy, Connor and the younger family members. Please, Eva Jordan!
I cried and I laughed – I couldn’t put the book down and sat up late into the night to finish it. The emotions that the characters put me through felt like a fairground ride – a true rollercoaster showing the myriad of family dynamics in technicolour! The last line has to go to Salocin though…..always remember “it’s not a life, it’s an adventure”.
Once again 5 stars!
February 23, 2019
Time Will Tell is the third instalment of Eva Jordan's trilogy following the many ups and downs of Lizzie Lemalf and her family. It can be read as a standalone but I'd recommend reading the first two books, partly because they are very good but more so because you'll have a much better understanding of the family and all it has been through. I've read and enjoyed both the previous books but even then it took me a while to remember who was who. Lizzie's father always used to say "It's not life, it's an adventure" and it's fair to say the Lemalfs have had more than their fair share of adventures!
There was a historic aspect in this book making it different from the previous two and that was something I enjoyed. I saw a quotation recently about respecting older people as you don't know who they were before you knew them. Well we certainly get a good insight into Lizzie's father Salocin and his life in 1960s East End London. He's a decent guy who adores his wife and children and wants only the best for them. As a result, he turns a bit of a blind eye to what's really going on in his workplace and with his boss. There is more than a suggestion of gangster or mob activity. Salocin may not often be directly involved but the story takes a much darker turn which made for uncomfortable reading at times.
The death of celebrity Hunter Black is considered suspicious but was anyone from family connected? They all seem to be slightly suspicious of each other and certainly many wold have motive. This situation makes it difficult for poor Cassie to put the past behind her and move on.
The family has been through a lot in the year since the end of the last book and the effects of grief are clear to see, that way it hits you at the most unexpected times. In fact, over the course of the books I feel I've been through a lot with the Lemalf family. As we leave them on quite an emotional occasion, I am confident that whatever adventures life throws at them, the love and support they will have from each other will see them through.
There was a historic aspect in this book making it different from the previous two and that was something I enjoyed. I saw a quotation recently about respecting older people as you don't know who they were before you knew them. Well we certainly get a good insight into Lizzie's father Salocin and his life in 1960s East End London. He's a decent guy who adores his wife and children and wants only the best for them. As a result, he turns a bit of a blind eye to what's really going on in his workplace and with his boss. There is more than a suggestion of gangster or mob activity. Salocin may not often be directly involved but the story takes a much darker turn which made for uncomfortable reading at times.
The death of celebrity Hunter Black is considered suspicious but was anyone from family connected? They all seem to be slightly suspicious of each other and certainly many wold have motive. This situation makes it difficult for poor Cassie to put the past behind her and move on.
The family has been through a lot in the year since the end of the last book and the effects of grief are clear to see, that way it hits you at the most unexpected times. In fact, over the course of the books I feel I've been through a lot with the Lemalf family. As we leave them on quite an emotional occasion, I am confident that whatever adventures life throws at them, the love and support they will have from each other will see them through.
February 21, 2019
Eva Jordan’s books are so full of warmth and colour that you feel as if you’re catching up with an old friend who envelops you in a big hug on arrival. I have absolutely adored, and frequently recommend, Eva’s books so I was delighted to be offered an early review copy of Time Will Tell that picks right up after the jaw dropping cliff-hanger ending of All The Colours In Between.
Our favourite blended family is back! Time Will Tell is like two books in one as Lizzie’s story continues but we also get to read about her father, Salocin’s story and his extremely colourful past. The story effortlessly switches between eras and I was as eager to learn of Salocin’s past as I was to find out what happened following the bombshell in the previous book.
I felt as if Eva Jordan’s very heart and soul is woven within the pages of this book as she tackles some emotional and difficult storylines with delicacy and poise. As they overcame the hurdles of life, my heart went out to the Lamalf family and I laughed and cried along with them. Nobody has ever extracted the essence of family as well as Eva Jordan and written the ups and downs of family life for us all to enjoy. This book is an emotional triumph that went from my heart breaking with anguish one minute to smiling through my tears as the enviable strength of all of these characters overcame their own personal adversity.
I really can’t rate them highly enough; you MUST pick up Eva Jordan’s books and invite the Lemalf family into your heart. Eva Jordan’s sublime and honest writing has affected me so much that the Lemalf family have a permanent place in my heart and I love that I will just be able to turn the pages of a book when I inevitably find that I miss them.
Warm, witty, poignant and heartfelt Time Will Tell is the perfect finale to the Lemalf family story.
Our favourite blended family is back! Time Will Tell is like two books in one as Lizzie’s story continues but we also get to read about her father, Salocin’s story and his extremely colourful past. The story effortlessly switches between eras and I was as eager to learn of Salocin’s past as I was to find out what happened following the bombshell in the previous book.
I felt as if Eva Jordan’s very heart and soul is woven within the pages of this book as she tackles some emotional and difficult storylines with delicacy and poise. As they overcame the hurdles of life, my heart went out to the Lamalf family and I laughed and cried along with them. Nobody has ever extracted the essence of family as well as Eva Jordan and written the ups and downs of family life for us all to enjoy. This book is an emotional triumph that went from my heart breaking with anguish one minute to smiling through my tears as the enviable strength of all of these characters overcame their own personal adversity.
I really can’t rate them highly enough; you MUST pick up Eva Jordan’s books and invite the Lemalf family into your heart. Eva Jordan’s sublime and honest writing has affected me so much that the Lemalf family have a permanent place in my heart and I love that I will just be able to turn the pages of a book when I inevitably find that I miss them.
Warm, witty, poignant and heartfelt Time Will Tell is the perfect finale to the Lemalf family story.
January 22, 2020
This is the third in the series and I couldn't wait to read it. I absolutely loved the first two books in this series and I highly recommend you read them first.
Book 1= 183 Times a year.
Book 2= All the colours in between.
Book 3= Time will tell
This story continues straight on from the second book. Lizzie and her family are still grieving the loss family member. Lizzie as usual because of the person she is is trying to do what is best for everyone to keep her family together. But the death of one certain celebrity has everyone up in arms. The police have said they suspect something funny is going on. However all the family are looking at each other, why?
Lizzie wants answers so does everyone else too. She decides to go in search of some and Lizzie stumbles of things from her past and her parents past the things that were meant to stay hush hush. Can she find the answers she's looking for, As the title suggests only Time Will Tell.
The characters in this book are awesome and were very well written and they were believable and relatable.
Every one is trying to deal with it in there own way. The family, life, relationships, betrayal, secrets and lies, and life itself. There is alot of twist and turns and some real shocking and gobsmacked gasps moments throughout this book and this book keeps you guessing until the end.
The writing is brilliantly written as is the other two and this book flicks back to the past and present.
This book is a real page turner and at first I wasn't sure about the book flicking inbetween the here and now. However the way this author writes fantastically helps you to understand what is happening.
I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
Thank You to the author and publishers for allowing me to read a copy of this book.
This book is out now.
Book 1= 183 Times a year.
Book 2= All the colours in between.
Book 3= Time will tell
This story continues straight on from the second book. Lizzie and her family are still grieving the loss family member. Lizzie as usual because of the person she is is trying to do what is best for everyone to keep her family together. But the death of one certain celebrity has everyone up in arms. The police have said they suspect something funny is going on. However all the family are looking at each other, why?
Lizzie wants answers so does everyone else too. She decides to go in search of some and Lizzie stumbles of things from her past and her parents past the things that were meant to stay hush hush. Can she find the answers she's looking for, As the title suggests only Time Will Tell.
The characters in this book are awesome and were very well written and they were believable and relatable.
Every one is trying to deal with it in there own way. The family, life, relationships, betrayal, secrets and lies, and life itself. There is alot of twist and turns and some real shocking and gobsmacked gasps moments throughout this book and this book keeps you guessing until the end.
The writing is brilliantly written as is the other two and this book flicks back to the past and present.
This book is a real page turner and at first I wasn't sure about the book flicking inbetween the here and now. However the way this author writes fantastically helps you to understand what is happening.
I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
Thank You to the author and publishers for allowing me to read a copy of this book.
This book is out now.
March 11, 2019
What a delicate and beautifully written book! You have to take your time to savour the depth and wisdom in it. The connection between everything and everyone in time is magical written .
Unfortunately this was my first book by Eva Jordan, but I promise you I will certainly read the first two in this series. What a beautiful journey of a family trough generation and time. We sometimes forget what is really important but these well-written story is telling us with a tender voice what we always have to remember.
Time will tell is a poignant, touching story about families struggling in modern times and in the past. Lizzie Lemalf and her fantastic impaired family, their life is far from perfect. The pressure in modern time was high and living now and in the past had highs and downs. Lizzie is trying to keep their family together after they lost a beloved one. Time will heal, but when a famous person is found dead, the family has to cope again with hard times. The police is making inquiries and from that moment it isn’t easy to figure out who is telling the truth.
The realistic characters have immediately stolen my heart. I truly loved this emotional, heartbreaking and endearing story. In a sensitive and touchy style she immediately gets me hooked to this family.
Time will tell is not a mystery novel. No, it is an incredible story that left me behind with mixed feelings. What you’re going through and how you cope with what happened can change everything. Could it be true that the past of the family Lemalf is influencing the present? Will the secrets be revealed? Time will tell.
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Unfortunately this was my first book by Eva Jordan, but I promise you I will certainly read the first two in this series. What a beautiful journey of a family trough generation and time. We sometimes forget what is really important but these well-written story is telling us with a tender voice what we always have to remember.
Time will tell is a poignant, touching story about families struggling in modern times and in the past. Lizzie Lemalf and her fantastic impaired family, their life is far from perfect. The pressure in modern time was high and living now and in the past had highs and downs. Lizzie is trying to keep their family together after they lost a beloved one. Time will heal, but when a famous person is found dead, the family has to cope again with hard times. The police is making inquiries and from that moment it isn’t easy to figure out who is telling the truth.
The realistic characters have immediately stolen my heart. I truly loved this emotional, heartbreaking and endearing story. In a sensitive and touchy style she immediately gets me hooked to this family.
Time will tell is not a mystery novel. No, it is an incredible story that left me behind with mixed feelings. What you’re going through and how you cope with what happened can change everything. Could it be true that the past of the family Lemalf is influencing the present? Will the secrets be revealed? Time will tell.
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February 4, 2019
Hunter Black is being reported as dead and one family are glad to hear the news as he attacked their daughter Cassie. Lizzie, Cassie’s mother lost her father a year ago and still misses him terribly. The family are questioned by the police and no one is quite sure where anyone else was on the day that he died. We learn a more about Salocin Lemalf (father and grandfather to the family) named after Nicolas Flamel who was attributed to be able to turn scrap into gold and knew the secret of immortality. I loved Salocin in the previous books( 183 times a Year and All The Colours In Between) and it was lovely to learn more about him. When he met his wife and when Lizzie was small, what life was like for them and what he got up to. One of his famous phrases was “It’s not a life, it’s an adventure”. How right he was. Each person in the book (and the previous ones) is a real character which shines through the pages. This is a whodunnit, but it’s more a tale of family and relationships both past and present and how these affect our daily lives. The ties that bind us are not always blood and there is that deep down feeling of togetherness amongst the characters. This is the third book in the series and whilst it would stand alone it makes more sense having read at least the one before (All The Colours In Between). Of love and life, of laughter and tragedy and how the past can affect the future. A truly wonderful read, a real gem of a book.
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or follow me on Twitter @nickijmurphy1
Amazon Top 1000 reviewer.
February 22, 2019
Time Will Tell is the final instalment in Eva Jordan's trilogy about the warm, slightly chaotic, and a bit eccentric Lemalf family. The characters are all, well, real characters - complex, funny, charming, real - and the plot that runs through the three books, but culminates in Time Will Tell, is intriguing and very well-thought out.
I hadn't read the first two novels when I heard about this one, but being a stickler for order, I bought those first - and ended up flying through all three. That said, Time Will Tell has more than enough 'background' for it to be sufficiently stand-alone; you'll just triple your reading experience if you read them all.
Time Will Tell has two time periods - the beuatifully evoked 1960s - and the present day, and thanks to the multiple points of view (we hear from all of the main characters in different sections) it's a really multi-layered story. There's no over-hyped 'big twist', rather it's a satisfying unravelling of a mystery spanning more than fifty years. It leads to a very satisfying, but not necessarily obviously 'aah, I see!' finale.
Evan Jordan writes well. The story is engaging equally in terms of character and plot, and it's not too light nor too dark. This might be the most unoriginal review comment ever - but it's simply a really good read!
I hadn't read the first two novels when I heard about this one, but being a stickler for order, I bought those first - and ended up flying through all three. That said, Time Will Tell has more than enough 'background' for it to be sufficiently stand-alone; you'll just triple your reading experience if you read them all.
Time Will Tell has two time periods - the beuatifully evoked 1960s - and the present day, and thanks to the multiple points of view (we hear from all of the main characters in different sections) it's a really multi-layered story. There's no over-hyped 'big twist', rather it's a satisfying unravelling of a mystery spanning more than fifty years. It leads to a very satisfying, but not necessarily obviously 'aah, I see!' finale.
Evan Jordan writes well. The story is engaging equally in terms of character and plot, and it's not too light nor too dark. This might be the most unoriginal review comment ever - but it's simply a really good read!
March 18, 2019
I found this to be an overall enjoyable and well-written book. However, it took a while to get into. This might have been because there were a lot of characters to place within the story (I since realised it was a follow-up book so, presumably, most characters would already have been known to the reader - I was reading it as a stand alone book). Then there were the devices of time and character flipping, which was rather confusing, especially at first, and added to the difficulty I was having sorting everything and everyone out in my head. Perhaps I just wasn't giving it enough time and concentration, but I did persist. The old-fashioned cockney dialogue and portrayal of life in post-war London's East End was sharp and often amusing and I was grateful for the lack of overly graphic descriptions of violence. Eventually, I found myself getting involved with the family and their history and relationships and enjoyed the development of the plot and the unexpected denouement. But it was a very long time coming (all that flipping effectively slowing the pace) and, if I'm honest, I did find myself sometimes impatiently skipping through bits and, finally, happy to get to the end which, to be fair, was not disappointing - an unpredictable and strong finish. 4* for great characters, good story, just should probably not be read as a stand-alone.
April 2, 2019
This is the third book in the series and it picks up straight away where the last one finished. The second book finished rather dramatically so I was glad I had inhaled book one and two and could move swiftly to book 3.
I would totally recommend you read the other two as this book really is the crescendo but I know others have read it as a stand alone..I think though because the characters are so well written that I wouldn't want you to miss out by not having the back story.
The story is all about family life, the ups and downs, the love, the annoyance..Lizzie the mum, is like a lion with her Cubs, she is fiercely protective of her family and the story takes you on a journey of how she feels..As with the other books the story jumps to other family members so you get a real sense of being able to understand the events from all perspectives. A main part of the story is about the death of a famous producer....Another is about Lizzies mum and dad, their love, their story and how their past links to the present day
Overall I hope you can tell I really enjoyed it.. It must have taken some story boarding to work out all the twists and turns.
I am looking forward to seeing what the writer does next as this families tale has now been told.
I would totally recommend you read the other two as this book really is the crescendo but I know others have read it as a stand alone..I think though because the characters are so well written that I wouldn't want you to miss out by not having the back story.
The story is all about family life, the ups and downs, the love, the annoyance..Lizzie the mum, is like a lion with her Cubs, she is fiercely protective of her family and the story takes you on a journey of how she feels..As with the other books the story jumps to other family members so you get a real sense of being able to understand the events from all perspectives. A main part of the story is about the death of a famous producer....Another is about Lizzies mum and dad, their love, their story and how their past links to the present day
Overall I hope you can tell I really enjoyed it.. It must have taken some story boarding to work out all the twists and turns.
I am looking forward to seeing what the writer does next as this families tale has now been told.
August 21, 2019
This is the third book in the Lizzie Lemalf series, which I've managed to read instead of the second one! My mistake, but once I'd started to read it I couldn't put it down. I shall read the second one next.
Lizzie is now an established author and her children are past the teenage stage, although they still need their mother's advice and support. Cassie, her daughter, was raped by a celebrity who is now dead. The whole family wonder which of them is the killer, with Lizzie right at the top of the suspects list.
So many parents will be able to see themselves in Lizzie as Eva Jordan's story rings so true to life. It is fascinating to learn more of her family history and I love the idea that her father's name is Nicolas Flamel backwards! His life in the 1960's was traumatic and, in this book, Lizzie learns so much about her parents that she didn't know before. But no more about the story as I don't want to spoil it for anyone!
It is impossible to read this book without laughing, interspersed with periods of tears as the reader feels the depth of the characters' emotions. I can't recommend this book highly enough, especially if you are a parent!
Lizzie is now an established author and her children are past the teenage stage, although they still need their mother's advice and support. Cassie, her daughter, was raped by a celebrity who is now dead. The whole family wonder which of them is the killer, with Lizzie right at the top of the suspects list.
So many parents will be able to see themselves in Lizzie as Eva Jordan's story rings so true to life. It is fascinating to learn more of her family history and I love the idea that her father's name is Nicolas Flamel backwards! His life in the 1960's was traumatic and, in this book, Lizzie learns so much about her parents that she didn't know before. But no more about the story as I don't want to spoil it for anyone!
It is impossible to read this book without laughing, interspersed with periods of tears as the reader feels the depth of the characters' emotions. I can't recommend this book highly enough, especially if you are a parent!
March 31, 2019
I absolutely loved both of Eva’s first two books from this series featuring Lizzy and her family. I was excited to read this, to find out the conclusion to the story from All the colours in between that was left somewhat on a cliffhanger. I was not at all disappointed, I really loved the flash backs to the 60s, to find out the back story to Lizzy’s parents, and how that shaped the family that we see now.
I had always loved the character of Lizzy’s dad and so I found it extremely interesting to go back and read his story.
I think it worked brilliantly mixing the old and the new stories together, it gave it even more suspense by doing this.
And as always you are completely sucked into the story as you feel like you know all the family so well and you care about what they are going through.
I actually read this within a day, I was so absorbed in the story that it was difficult to stop reading for any length of time!
It is most definitely worth every one of the five stars that I have awarded it, a truly fabulous book from one of my favourite writers.
I had always loved the character of Lizzy’s dad and so I found it extremely interesting to go back and read his story.
I think it worked brilliantly mixing the old and the new stories together, it gave it even more suspense by doing this.
And as always you are completely sucked into the story as you feel like you know all the family so well and you care about what they are going through.
I actually read this within a day, I was so absorbed in the story that it was difficult to stop reading for any length of time!
It is most definitely worth every one of the five stars that I have awarded it, a truly fabulous book from one of my favourite writers.
March 4, 2019
”It’s not a life, it’s an adventure”
This is one of the phrases used by the father of Lizzie Lemalk, Salocin (Nicolas, backwards, as in Nicolas Flamel, scientist and presumed alchemist).
In this , the third in the series by Eva Jordan, explores Salacin’s past in London of the 1960’s whilst in the present, Lizzie and her family are interviewed by the police in connection with the death of celebrity, Hunter Black.
Beyond family ties, what links these two time periods? Eva Jordan skillfully weaves a narrative that pulls the threads of belonging, of family connections together across a multi layered novel that deserves to be savoured, rather than devoured whole.
I had not read the previous novels, but now intend to-‘Time Will tell’ can be read as a stand alone, however, I think it will mean more to read them in order. I took my time and enjoyed the complex, layered narrative as I got to grips with this sprawling family and their travels in time.
Many thanks to Eva Jordan and Love Books Tours for having me on board the blog tour!
This is one of the phrases used by the father of Lizzie Lemalk, Salocin (Nicolas, backwards, as in Nicolas Flamel, scientist and presumed alchemist).
In this , the third in the series by Eva Jordan, explores Salacin’s past in London of the 1960’s whilst in the present, Lizzie and her family are interviewed by the police in connection with the death of celebrity, Hunter Black.
Beyond family ties, what links these two time periods? Eva Jordan skillfully weaves a narrative that pulls the threads of belonging, of family connections together across a multi layered novel that deserves to be savoured, rather than devoured whole.
I had not read the previous novels, but now intend to-‘Time Will tell’ can be read as a stand alone, however, I think it will mean more to read them in order. I took my time and enjoyed the complex, layered narrative as I got to grips with this sprawling family and their travels in time.
Many thanks to Eva Jordan and Love Books Tours for having me on board the blog tour!
March 18, 2019
I jumped at the chance to read Time Will Tell by Eva Jordan the third and final instalment for the TBC reviewer group when I had the opportunity as I have loved the previous books in this series.
In this story the family are still reeling from the loss of a pivotal family member the previous Christmas and the events that had taken place in the lead up. I found this a cleverly crafted book that reminded me of key moments from the previous books whilst telling a new and different story by looping back to the 1960's and Lizzie's early childhood. As the book picks up pace events that have taken place in the 1960's start to bear relevance in present day and buried secrets start to come to light.
I loved this book and couldn't put it down for the final 40%, I was absolutely hooked by the way it built the story up and pulled the past and present together.
A truly superb book with some emotional and poignant moments throughout. It was lovely to learn more about Lizzie's beloved Dad and her childhood and felt this book pulled the trilogy to a close perfectly.
In this story the family are still reeling from the loss of a pivotal family member the previous Christmas and the events that had taken place in the lead up. I found this a cleverly crafted book that reminded me of key moments from the previous books whilst telling a new and different story by looping back to the 1960's and Lizzie's early childhood. As the book picks up pace events that have taken place in the 1960's start to bear relevance in present day and buried secrets start to come to light.
I loved this book and couldn't put it down for the final 40%, I was absolutely hooked by the way it built the story up and pulled the past and present together.
A truly superb book with some emotional and poignant moments throughout. It was lovely to learn more about Lizzie's beloved Dad and her childhood and felt this book pulled the trilogy to a close perfectly.
July 18, 2019
I loved the previous two books in this series, telling the story of Lizzie Lemalf and her 'dysfunctional' family. Both books were filled with love, laughter, and heartbreak.
The ending of the second book - All The Colours In Between - was a shocking cliff hanger, and I couldn't wait to read this concluding part of the trilogy.
It was wonderful catching up with Lizzie and her family. We learned about the early lives of Salocin and Ellie, Lizzie's parents, in this book - which gave a whole new layer to the back story of the family.
Eva Jordan's writing is superb. Poetic, flowing prose that draws the reader in and refuses to let them go until the story is concluded. The current day and 60's story lines weave seamlessly throughout this book, and the author has the ability to beautifully narrate both eras authentically.
A truly fabulous book by one of my favourite authors. Highly recommended.
The ending of the second book - All The Colours In Between - was a shocking cliff hanger, and I couldn't wait to read this concluding part of the trilogy.
It was wonderful catching up with Lizzie and her family. We learned about the early lives of Salocin and Ellie, Lizzie's parents, in this book - which gave a whole new layer to the back story of the family.
Eva Jordan's writing is superb. Poetic, flowing prose that draws the reader in and refuses to let them go until the story is concluded. The current day and 60's story lines weave seamlessly throughout this book, and the author has the ability to beautifully narrate both eras authentically.
A truly fabulous book by one of my favourite authors. Highly recommended.
April 26, 2019
I'm a big fan of Eva Jordan - her books are so readable and always bursting with the bustle of family life that feels so authentic. Jordan has created a great protagonist in Lizzie and, having followed Lizzie's journey through Jordan's two previous novels, it is great to be reunited with her and read this further story. I especially enjoyed the dual timeline and historical element as we are taken back to discover more about Lizzie's family history. As always, Jordan writes fluently, with a plot that is full of all the critical elements for an engaging and enjoyable story. Her dialogue is always particularly authentic and it's clear Jordan herself is not only fascinated by, but also passionate about, families and the relationships between each member of that family. A perfect read for a weekend or holiday.
May 6, 2019
I've just finished 'Time will tell' by the lovely Eva Jordan, almost read it in one sitting!! My reviews normally end up giving away the plot, so I need to be careful, as I get so excited when I have read a wonderful book. And 'Time will tell', is a wonderful book. Written with intelligence and wit, drawing the reader in little by little, making them care for the characters' involved. Eva subtly and adeptly takes the reader from the present to the past and back again throughout the book, so we are transported from the the present to the 60's where she cleverly changes her language to suit the timeframe. I loved the characters' in this rather madcap family and one could tell easily that Eva has been and is very much a hands on Mum in her own life..too many nuances and witty dialogue not to be true!! Congratulations Eva. Look forward to the next one.
March 24, 2019
Having read 183 times a year, which I enjoyed and All the Colours in Between, which I loved, I was looking forward to reading more about the Lemalf family. The first and second especially were emotional rollercoasters and this was not far behind.
It was lovely to read a little more of the back story. I especially enjoyed getting to know Grandad and his struggle to provide for the family we got to know first, in 183 Times a Year and now more about in this one.
I think it would be beneficial to read the first two before this one, as there is so much that goes on in those that shapes this one in my opinion. A lovely read.
It was lovely to read a little more of the back story. I especially enjoyed getting to know Grandad and his struggle to provide for the family we got to know first, in 183 Times a Year and now more about in this one.
I think it would be beneficial to read the first two before this one, as there is so much that goes on in those that shapes this one in my opinion. A lovely read.
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