A review by katheastman
The Golden Chain by Margaret James

4.0

I really enjoyed this sequel to The Silver Locket, although it could just as easily be read as a stand-alone novel, if you haven't read the first book. I was happy to find out what happens to Alex and Rose from The Silver Locket while also following the story of their adopted daughter, Daisy, as she makes her way in the world and falls in love for the first time. The change in family circumstances and her life on the road as part of a touring theatre company is fascinating and I really felt for Daisy as she faced each new challenge, especially those where she finally meets her biological parents. The men in Choc Lit books are just as important as their female counterparts and I enjoyed watching Ewan Fraser take the first steps towards realising his dream of becoming an actor every bit as much as that of sympathising with Daisy's itch to act. Margaret James isn't afraid to put her characters through the ringer a bit but, despite the blows, her characters come out as strong and likeable people you wouldn't mind meeting and having as friends. I was sorry to have to leave them when I closed the book.