Shadow on the Land: 6 (The Hamiltons Series)

This is the first of the Hamilton novels that I’ve read. Despite first meeting the Hamilton clan in the middle of the series, I had no trouble picking up the threads of the story and the characters’ lives. The story is told through Emily Hamilton’s eyes as she experiences the changes and upheavals that war brings to her home and community and she must find the strength to deal with them. Set in County Down, outside Belfast, Northern Ireland it is a gently paced journey through the Second World War years. Nevertheless, events in the story still pack a punch and Emily isn’t spared worry or heartache. It’s a captivating glimpse into Ulster life in the era and a heartwarming story of family and community. The novel’s greatest strength is the cast of true to life characters that lingered in my mind after I read the last page. Now that I’ve met the Hamilton clan I want to know where life will lead them.

This is yet another beautifully written, nostalgic novel about life in Northern Ireland. It was lovely to get Alex's story as he is such a likeable character. The backdrop of the 2nd world war is interesting and exciting to read about. I have never gone out of my way to find out what Irish life was like during those years. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to starting the next in the Hamiltons series

Quite a lot of characters in this book found it a little difficult remembering them all especially as I got towards the end.

A lovely series, relating to family life in Ireland, through the ages. A very easy and enjoyable read, with interesting characters

another great book from anne doughty as I am NORTHEN IRISH its great to read about my own country and places that I will now visit ........... keep them coming please....... many thanks

Loved all the Hamilton series. Every book led into the next.

Excellent reading

Wartime in Northern Ireland, where at this point apparently a quarter of the population was American. The GIs landed here and did training before moving on to the south coast of Britain or elsewhere.A local woman and mother, and the manager of the textile mill, learn to cope with being overworked, over stressed, overanxious about serving children, and underfed. They cope with sabotage, traffic accidents, orphaned children, bombed out families, rationing of all sorts, growing food. For entertainment they had not much but letters.I enjoyed the attention to small detail, much of which the author says was recalled for her by people she interviewed. The countryside comes to life well. This is the first of this series I have read and I expect anyone following the story would enjoy it but newcomers will find this one very readable.This is an unbiased review.

Loved this book by Ann Doughty Shadow on the Land. Such an enjoyable read with characters that you come to love and hate to say goodbye to at the end of the book. Highly recommend this book.

Enjoyed following the highs and lows of the Hamiltons. These books are not easy to put down. Read and enjoy!