"Full of compassion and hope, this beautifully atmospheric novel sits within a utopian community between the two world wars. "
Emotionally intelligent and compassionate, this warm and welcoming historical novel highlights the importance of creativity, kindness, and relationships. When I reviewed LoveReading Star Book The Visitors I declared that it wouldn’t be the last novel I read by Caroline Scott, and I was right. The Best of Intentions is just as lovely, just as rewarding, and it also sits as a Star Book and a Liz Pick of the Month. In 1932, Anderby Hall is a community of idealists, yet money is desperately needed for the upkeep of the house and gardens, and the community begins to fracture. I love how Caroline Scott writes, her descriptions are always so beautiful, and she has the ability to not only set the scene, but take you by the hand and make you feel right at home. The hall and the gardens become known, and I cared about them, and their future. The characters feel wonderfully authentic and relatable as they make mistakes and have their ups and downs. There is a lovely balance to this tale, as while several strands of the story create a feeling of tension, others bring hope and joy. Life, with all its complications makes itself right at home within this utopian community. The Best of Intentions is an engaging and atmospheric novel full of heart and optimism.
