Soliloquy by Janet Fogg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a lovely historical romance which also contained some time travel. It was nice to see how the time travel was incorporated into the storyline adding beauty to the relationship between the characters rather than seeming out of place.

As the book progressed, I became increasingly engrossed in Erin and Alrick’s relationship, and feared for their safety in the dangers they faced in WW2 era occupied France. The historical elements were well-written and reflected the dangers faced by those living at the time.

Whilst I was expecting a twist, I was not prepared for the reveal of the real twist, and I kick myself, now looking back, for overlooking the well-placed clues.

I loved the ending and how there were clear links to previous parts of the story, which is what I had hoped for.
There are elements which may appear to be unanswered questions; however, this adds to how well the piece was written. These ‘gaps’ fit perfectly into the story and make it more realistic not knowing what happened to certain characters given that even now there are people whose fate are not known from the war. On this point I share a similar view to Erin – it allows me to imagine a happily ever after for them.

I thought the description and use of music in this book was a unique element and as Erin’s compositions were described I could imagine bits and pieces of how the music may sound or make me feel. Music is incredibly powerful, and I have not often come across writing, which is able to portray this effectively, but in this, I was able to feel what Erin felt as she played and hear how her pieces may have sounded.

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