No. 23 Burlington Square: A beautifully heart-warming, charming historical book club read from Jenni Keer

On the morning of Friday 5th August, 1927, Miss Agnes Humphries the landlady of the attractive, if-slightly-shabby, white-fronted townhouse at Number 23 Burlington Square has a decision to make.

The rooms of the second floor lie empty, since poor Mr Blandfords unfortunate demise, God rest his soul. And Agnes must make up her mind as to who will be her new lodger Will it be her spirited, young niece Clara, who drifts through the glamorous world of Londons Bright Young Things? Or Stephen, the sensible, church-going, respectable banker who seems just be too good to be true? Or the timid war widow named Mercy, who is clearly running from something or someone?

Agnes must choose between them. But what will her decision lead to? One of the choices could result in scandal, one in devastation, and one could even lead to happiness. If only she gets it right

As all three lodgers enter Number 23, in alternate timelines, relationships are formed and destroyed, feathers are ruffled, and secrets are exposed. Three different choices. Three very different paths. And Agnes is to discover that nobody including herself is quite who they seem

Wow! I loved this! Its such a clever book, beautifully written with such wonderful detail and amazing characters. I give this a very rare 10 out of 10 and will be adding Jenni Keer to my list of authors I must read everything they ever write. Superb! Goodreads reviewer

Oh my, Jenni Keer, where on earth did you magic up the plot of this utterly wonderful novel? I am awe-struck by your ingenuity Stunning One of my favourite books of the year Having been a lifelong reader and a book blogger now for almost 7 years, being taken by surprise by a book happens less and less frequently, but the author has managed to do it with this one. It is honestly a work of beauty Wonderful. Goodreads reviewer

I loved this book!!!... I didn't see what was coming I was enthralled. Goodreads reviewer

Wow! Such a clever idea for a historical novel! Its like no other book that I have read, its unique and clever and I enjoyed every single page! Goodreads reviewer

I cannot tell you have much I loved this book. I was totally captivated I devoured it in a day This has to be my favourite book of the year. If I could give it more stars, I would. It would make a great film or even a tv series. Literally as soon as I finished, I rang and told my daughter she had to read it. Goodreads reviewer

I couldnt let this one go These characters are all so superbly drawn. They feel real, like they might jump out of the pages of the book and wrap their arms around you Quite simply, had me enthralled.. Goodreads reviewer

I loved this tale from page one! Theres a beautiful romance weaved throughout the story for which I held my breath, hoping beyond hope that love would find a way! Goodreads reviewer

This book was something very special indeed Such an original concept I really couldnt have loved it more. Goodreads reviewer

Full of twists and turns, heartbreak, warmth and hope. A book that I wont forget. Goodreads reviewer

An absolute JOY to read! Goodreads reviewer