Book Review - The Shopkeeper's Heartbreak - By Evelyn Hood - Publication Date: 16 March 2026

 Another hard-to-put-down work of historical fiction by Evelyn Hood; it's great.  Her story is very down-to-earth, a very plausible small town living scenario.  Her characters resonated with me:  their emotions and actions and reactions.  In my opinion, Hood keeps her characters true to form throughout, creating a cohesive whole.

The time frame is prior to, and the early days of, WWI.  There is the rich vs poor scene of sugar factory and wool factories owners and employees.  There are surging suffragettes, conscientious objectors; scoundrels; physical abuse; unfaithful husbands and more.  There are those who care and help too, Lessie being a typical example.

The Shopkeeper's Heartbreak breaks your heart when the story ends.  You will want more, I believe; at least, I did.  This is actually Book 1 in a series, so potetntial readers can take heart, I'd say.

                                           ~  Eunice C.,  Reviewer/Blogger  ~

                                                             March 2026

Disclaimer:  This is my honest opinion based on the complimentary review copy sent to me by NetGalley and the publisher.

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