The Passing Bells by Phillip Rock

The book that has been capturing my attention during my sons afternoon naps and evenings while my husband is watching baseball (Do not get me wrong I enjoy watching baseball, but I like to watch it while doing something. It is hard for me to just sit and focus) is The Passing Bells, I first heard about it from Book Club Girl. She posted that if you are a fan of Downton Abby, which I am a HUGE fan of, you would like this book. 

I have to say it is a good book. Will I continue reading the series? I am unsure. 

The Passing Bells is centered around the Greville family and their home called Abingdon Pryory. The book is complied as 4 books, which is nice but to be honest I had a hard time getting into the second book, which mainly covers the characters views and goings on during the beginning of  WWI starting on August 4, 1914 when Great Britain first declared war on Germany. I hate to say this, and it doesn't happen often, but I had to skim chapters to get to the parts of the book that mattered to the actual story line. I love this time period, the age of morals and romance. It makes me wish I was a part of that, even if for a small amount of time. As you go through the chapters and dig deeper into this book you get to know the characters more intimately  It was different than other books that I have read because you did not start out knowing all the characters inner thoughts and what their ambitions are. It was nice to have a moment of realization along with the other characters in the book when you found out someones true colors. 

Overall I feel this was worth my time and worth the read. I may not say go out and buy the book, because it is not one I plan to re-read, but checking it out from the Library is a fantastic idea. 

Happy Reading!