I’ve always like the idea of having tea – the British type of tea. Taking a break from the day and enjoying a biscuit and a spot of tea. The one time I visited England I enjoyed this tradition, complete with cucumber sandwiches. This may be one of the things that drew me to Susan Alison’s book White Lies and Custard Creams. That and the fact that it was free!
The large cast of characters took a while to connect with. The setting was unclear and I struggled to visualize where the action was taking place. However, about a quarter of the way in I became fully engaged and began caring about the characters and what would happen in their crazy lives. By the end of the book I was a bit sad to see them all go. A little bit romance, a little bit personal journey and a lot of intrigue, Alison weaves together the characters and their stories to provide for an exciting journey.