Sophie

Sophie by Laura Thomas begins with the Sophie Metcalfe character being allowed to leave the hospital that she was in, to go to the court to watch her father's court case. Whilst it wasn't quite what she expected, neither were the events after the case had finished.Set in the 1920s and 1930s, Sophie is a story of war and the affects it has on families left behind and those who have been to the field to fight. It's a story of crime, sex and life in general, surrounding Pearl and her husband, John; Sophie's parents.A fascinating story to be read by anyone who enjoys a good tale about people's lives.