East End Angel Pa

East End Saga #1

by Carol Rivers

East End Angel Pa Carol Rivers

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, British Literature

Paperback

First published August 1, 2010

About the author

I’ve been fortunate enough to have made my living by writing and I’ve enjoyed a long and harmonious relationship with my publisher, Simon&Schuster. But in recent months I can only stand in awe of the growing and robust numbers of Indie authors whom I admire so much and who have revolutionized the publishing industry. There is fire in the belly of this movement, giving a whole new aspect to the accepted norms in the publishing world. I’m mind-blown at the variety of genres born of digital technology and I’ve made many friends in the Indie world. On-line life for me has become rich and diverse with tales of Indie adventures and successes that are simply staggering. This is mouth-watering stuff and I feel privileged to be here on Goodreads. If you want to know more about my East End novels, with their tough, rough, but warm-hearted Cockney characters, then perhaps you’d like to visit my website at www.carolrivers.com where you’ll gain an insight into the Rivers novels and their history.

Reviews

[Tracey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another engaging read by Carol Rivers. This story centres on Pearl, her husband, Jim, her sister, Ruby and an old flame, Ricky. Baby Cynthia brought light into a story that could have been boring in parts without her presence. A book about relationships, and that it's always best to tell the truth, then your past mistakes can't be held against you.

[Shirley Revill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love books set in this era and this one was no exception.
Really good storyline and very well written.
Recommended.

[mois reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pearl,Jim ,

I love reading about the isle of dogs the cockney twang no one can write about this place like Carol the book has everything love in the middle of war with surprises as well and reading this you can see how much research has gone into this book a well deserved 5 STARS .

[Anish Antony · Rating 4 out of 5]

My verdict 4/5
A very nice read. The story is about War, Family and Love.
The story brought a feeling of happiness. Even if the life of Pearl and Ruby could be seen around us, it was really refreshing. Reading flows like a calm river. I finished it in a week.
I heard Carol Rivers, when my friend gave this book. The binding of the book was good and the cover page got my attention. The cover page shows a full scale picture of Pearl in brilliant red attire and holding a travelling bag. The lady wore make up which enhance her beauty. I realize the protagonist is a lady. I realize the story unfolds in Second World War. I keep on thinking, what was this girl doing in War time. Thought leads to curiosity and I began reading East End Angel on a fine Monday morning.
Carol Rivers is proficient in creating strong female characters who can love with passion and can endure through all crisis.
Initially I felt like Pearl and Nesbit married only for love making. Part one of the book is overflowed with their love making. But the story changes when it moves to part two and takes further diversions in part three.
I never expect super suspense or mind blowing thriller climaxes. All I want was a cool and happy climax. Carol Rivers fulfill my expectation and I am much happy for that.
East End Angel is a simple book. It is highly preferable during journeys. It brings nostalgia and happy feelings for our family.

Regards
Anish Antony

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book! Carol seems to immerse herself in history when researching and writing her books, the picture of the era is painted so vivid you could imagine EVERY detail of the scenes in the book.

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book about war and family abit disappointed with the ending.

[Joanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story opens with a dilemma for the main character that draws you straight into the book. This is a page-turner that is full of secrets, suspense and family drama. Carol Rivers at her best.

[julie hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

War years

This book takes to the Island and the people’s lives and the war years living there. Good read all around

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a fine change to read this book as l luke murder and mystery

[Angela Knight]

I read this book but I don’t remember what I thought about it to give a star rating

[Cherrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this saga from Carol Rivers and I loved that it was set in Westferry Road and the Docklands which I know very well. It also mentioned a lot of other places that were very familiar. I loved the romance between Jim and Pearl in this book - it was beautiful. This book packs so much drama in and it was a really good read but at time just a bit slow.

[Athina England · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had read one of Carol Rivers books before but I have to say I much preferred this one. The story of how people were affected by the war was clearly well researched. There was a lot of information about what happened which added to the story and made it all the more believable. Pearl was clearly a strong cookie and knew how to cope. I felt sorry for Ruby especially with what she was going through towards the end of the book. Not only was Hitler and enemy but so was Ricky who bought a number of twist and turns to the story and added to the drama of it. IMG_0466 After the last book I read I wasn't sure about reading another one of Carol Rivers but this one has made me see them in a different light so I may give another one ago

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good story. Carol Rivers has done a lot of research that really took me back to time during the second World War. There did come to one point close to the end where I thought things ended a bit suddenly with everything tied up neatly, though I do enjoy a happy ending :)

[Kirstin Mccallum · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you like Call the Midwife then you will probably enjoy this as well.
Perhaps lacks the substance of the Jennifer Worth books though.
Still easy to read and highlights the poverty and hardships in the 1930's in
England

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story. Good light read.

[Sahrish · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it!

[laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

a gripping ww11 saga about the trials and sadness face both on the home feomt and front line also about bringing up a young child during the war years