She holds a doctorate in British economic and social history from the University of Oxford.
I don’t have any of her other books, but I fully intend to add them to my TBR.Jennifer Robson is a best-selling author of six novels, all set in and around the World Wars. Robson has quickly become a favourite, and I’m kicking myself for not reading her books sooner. The story is also somewhat inspired by her grandmother. Robson’s research was meticulous at the end of the book she goes into detail about her sources, mainly interviews with people who lived through the era. In no way am I implying that the plot is slow, but rather the story’s subtlety, steady pace and rich detail make it a very engrossing read. If you do, you’re going to miss something important. Something I’ve learned pretty quickly, is that you can’t rush through Robson’s books. Goodnight From London is about Ruby travelling across the world, and finding a home and family in the last place she expected. There’s also a bit of romance, but again it isn’t the main storyline. It’s not the backbone of the plot, but added a nice layer to it. But her secret is eventually revealed, in a quick and dramatic turn of events. Ruby has an air of mystery about her, with a secret hinted at early in the book. But of course, this book is about so much more than that.
Lois Lane was my idol during my adolescent years, so I was a bit giddy to read about another gutsy woman looking for a good story.
First, I’ve got to say it – her being a journalist is awesome. Ruby is an American journalist sent overseas to cover the war. This beautiful period piece is set in London during WWII. And I’m happy to say, it was just as wonderful. After reading the brilliance that is The Gown, I had to jump right into the other Robson title on my shelf: Goodnight From London.
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