Review: Blackberry and Wild Rose

Blackberry and Wild Rose by Sonia Velton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blackberry and Wild Rose is Sonia Velton's historical fiction debut and is based around the silk workers in 1860s Spitalfields in London.

It is told from the points of view of Sara and Esther and illustrates the hardship and poverty at the time.

It also covers the conflict between journeyman weavers and master weavers and the fact that women were unable to work in certain professions, including art. This is so beautifully written, an ethereal yet grounded tale of just what it must have been like to live and fight against the every day adversities of this age.

In my opinion, Sonia Velton has written a stunning and elegant tale which show the strengths of women who even when so downtrodden show such hope and determination to improve their lives, those of others and to follow a dream. Remarkable writing.
I would like to thank the Author/the Publishers/NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book for free in exchange for a fair and honest review


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