The Art of hiding- Amanda Prowse 5*

When a husband dies and his wife and family know nothing about the running of the house and business, things can become rather more difficult than they anticipated when the day after the funeral Nina is told they are bankrupt. Life changes dramatically and suddenly. Money doesn’t always bring happiness or self worth.. This is one of those books that grabs you from the start and makes you want to find out more. A lead character that you feel and root for in the turmoil of her life and the innocent and naive one she has led to this point, sheltered by a devoted husband. She has her boys to think of and realises things that wouldn’t have crossed her mind in her past life with Finn. She has talents of her own and enjoys company rather than hiding behind her insecurities. She is beholden to no-one and isn;t the waitress she realises that she was, standing on the periphery. This is beautifully written and  poignant , filling me with tears at one point with memories of my own as I am sure it will others.. Stunning, uplifting, wonderful. Love it.I voluntarily chose to read this ARC and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased