Mum's Monday: The Brighton Guest House Girls by Lesley Eames

This book has a good start, setting up the three girls' stories strongly so far for them to ultimately arrive at their Brighton Guest House destination.

It is sad to read of Thea’s situation, proving a wrong doing sounds as though it is going to be tough, and yes, I do agree the Will was forged. 

Who’d have thought a ‘Ring’ could be so important although sadly, I still don’t think even that would have convinced anyone either.

It can be sadly, typical that when trying to avoid someone, you then make the most noise and disruption to draw attention to yourself; however, I am glad that Daisy has got off her chest what she wanted to say to Daniel. Although this is good I feel sorry for Daisy as yes, in a small place you one, cannot hope to avoid someone and two, yes, feel awkward and uncomfortable seeing them around. This is not a nice thought.

I did wonder how the girls were to meet. First I am glad Anna is now safe after her ordeal and two, now her part of the story in Brighton can begin. Although this part is a bit quick, I am hoping more information will come to light in the next chapter. I don’t want to put this book down now, not that it is action packed or even intriguing, I just want to see the girls safe.

It is clever of Anna to realise that a fish and chip shop would have old copies of newspaper issues. I am glad that the long shot paid off. Now the delivery of the mirror has also bought the arrival, introduced Daisy to the household, sadly, she is very observant. Again I don’t want to put this book down. Daisy’s big mouth. The girls have met but it hasn’t gone as I thought it would, I am glad that almost all the secrets are out now. There is however, still a story to be told as to how Daisy comes back. That was quick Now let's just say Daisy is not very good with domestic duties, so her working in a guest house sounds amusing to me.

I hope Thea doesn’t sadly regret her decision. Thea is although in a tight spot is a very kind character. I hope the 3 months she has are kind to her in return.

I love Thea’s idea to save  Anna’s respectability. It is heart-warming to read this part and would be yes, true if tragedy hadn’t struck.

Daisy’s domestic lack of secrets are out but I feel that each of the girls can equally contribute their own capabilities to the guest house and Daisy may well learn from the lessons Anna is willing to give. This is a nice book to read overall if you look past all the tragedy, circumstances and shortcomings. The mis-match of characters makes for exciting and entertaining reading. The three girls work well together and are very resourceful as a group and patient which pays off with flowers as well. It is nice to read that things are looking up.

I like how Daisy saved the horse Night Warrior (Warry), she has a heart of gold. I certainly didn’t see that coming in the story, as you wouldn’t normally associate a horse with a guest house. Now if acquiring a horse wasn’t exciting enough Anna and Thea are off to London.

I do see that the lives of the three girls have taken over so much so that any information about the workings of the guest house has, I feel, has taken a back seat/been neglected. The fact that they do have paying guests is mentioned I just thought, as by the title of this book, more mention of the guest house would be more interwoven into this book.

I like how Mr Acaster took pity on Anna. The girls were very lucky it is nice to read that the trip to London has gone reasonably well. I like now back in Brighton Daisy is being so thoughtful towards Anna. However, I am now glad that Daisy can now go to see Max and Warry the horse, although those are not all she sees and the Brighton Races sound good.

It is interesting to read that horses have to be trained to gallop in races. The question asked as ‘I thought all horses could gallop?’ was my first thought. This book has so much more depth than just the guest house, although this, I feel, still takes a back seat and that there should be more written about it.

I love the kind gesture of Mr Acaster, but I certainly don’t like what the Doctor is suggesting. I just want to read quickly and move on to a nicer part. I am not disappointed as it is amusing to read further on that Rory has ridden horses that are so slow that he had wanted to dismount and carry them over the finish line himself . After a nice afternoon with Rory, I love the thoughtful gesture Daisy showed Anna. Daisy really got an understanding of the loss Anna is feeling/felt.

I still don’t like all the talk about what the Doctor suggested to Anna. It is now nice to read that Thea went to see Warry the horse and had a lovely day. It is also nice that Anna has so much support around her. Let’s now hope the letter brings good news.

It is all happening at once. This book has got very busy very quickly. I just hope things all work out ok. It seems babies will come when they want and no amount of planned plans will change that. The telegram news is good news so far.  knew it, well it is early days, to be sure but I had my suspicions. If I am right, poor Anna.  

It is sad that Daisy had to rush off under the circumstances. Again it is all happening/very busy for the three girls. There doesn’t seem to be enough time.

I am glad that Max has a plan to help Anna. This book is lovely to read with everyone helping everyone else and getting on. Although, true to form not everyone is so agreeable, hence Thea’s predicament and the help Anna needs, yet all that doesn’t take away the warm-hearted feeling you get reading this story.

Well that was a twist on what I thought and yes, I suppose Pier’s could have got together with someone else if he had really wanted to. The plan was very risky but well worked out and was incredible as to the outcome of it. I don’t like Pier’s mean parents.

I didn’t want to read about the fawn in case it was too badly hurt, luckily it was ok after some minor treatment.

As I am reading on I realise that time is running out for the three girls plus the new small addition to the household, nothing has been proven yet, I just hope it does all work out in some way, but it seems first there may be another addition to the house. Although this is nice to read I do wonder how it will all work out. It is a shock as ‘May be’ could be less of a maybe as there may not be the time. This is a crushing blow. I know it reads that Thea should ask for more help, but it is/can be hard to.

I really don’t like Rory’s attitude, Daisy is better off without him. Who does he think he is? I would have expected a little more understanding and respect but sadly, I was wrong.

I am not sure about Ralph, I didn’t like what he did to Max. I also didn’t see, but feel I should have done, Rory in the mix and now what has been done to Thea if she hasn’t got enough to think about. I do hope the nice letter brings results. I almost forgot about that. 

Wow! What a rescue, reunion and a first meeting it all is lovely to read. It doesn’t last long as it is now not nice to read about Daisy’s predicament. I agree, Rory is long gone and I am glad about that, but this does go to show that age old issue of ‘You don’t know what you have until it’s gone’.

It is amusing to read that Thea would give Daisy a reference, but sadly, not for her ‘Cooking’. The wording in this part of the part is much better/funnier than what I have written here. But I hope you get the funny idea.

It is partly amusingly more expensive for Thea when she arrives in London. I don’t know much about Pip from this book but I know enough that I like the young lad and he is a wonderful help/actor as are his friends.

Finally the truth is out. Well some of it that’s two couples sorted it just needs the third to be worked out. If a couple don’t seem right together they shouldn’t be but I know who I would like to see rightfully get together. I know Thea has been keeping secrets from Ralph but I don’t like his behaviour.

Oh wow. What an amazing ending, with now three right for each other couples and being back in business.