Song Of The Skylark – Erica James

Description

Song of the Skylark by Erica James is a heartwarming contemporary novel that weaves together the lives of two women from different generations. Lizzie, unlucky in love and life, faces a major setback when she loses her job after falling for her boss at a local radio station. With no financial cushion, she reluctantly returns to her parents’ home and begins working at a care home for the elderly. There, she meets Mrs. Dallimore, a woman in her nineties, who is coming to terms with old age and the passage of time.

As Lizzie spends time with Mrs. Dallimore, she hears the story of the older woman’s youth, before World War II, when she left America to meet her English grandparents. What was intended as a simple family visit evolves into an unforgettable journey that holds surprises, heartaches, and deep personal revelations. Through Mrs. Dallimore’s story, Lizzie learns that she is not alone in facing challenges and that life, though full of mistakes and bad luck, is also filled with unexpected beauty and second chances.

Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven stories about life’s trials and triumphs, Song of the Skylark is an emotional and uplifting novel about love, loss, and finding strength in unlikely places.