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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (June 7, 2016)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0062403478
  • ISBN-13: 978-0062403476
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 1 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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2.0 out of 5 starsIt Wasn't For Me
By Barbarino VINE VOICE on February 7, 2016
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Once again my review is the first one posted on the product page and I'm forced to leave a less than rave review. I wish someone else had been here before me and left a five star review but again I have to honest about my reading experience.

'The Girl From the Savoy' is narrated from three different points of view; Dorothy Lane's, Teddy Cooper's and Loretta May's. The beginning of the novel pulled me into the story and initially I found the protagonist, Dorothy Lane likeable and sympathetic. The Prologue shows us Dorothy, "Dolly" saying a difficult goodbye to her beau, Teddy, as he heads off to war. Subsequent chapters follow with us getting to know Dolly after the war is over, she tells us about her ambitions for a better life. She's taken a new job as a maid at the fancy Savoy Hotel, where movie stars from Hollywood often stay. Dorothy would like to see her name in lights and keeps her eyes open for a way to achieve her dreams. Loretta May, has already achieved Dolly's dream of becoming a famous actress and gives a glimpse into what it's like to live life as a star. Teddy's story is narrated from the year 1919.

I made it just about half way through 'The Girl From the Savoy' before calling Uncle. I read a lot of fiction and I finish somewhere between seventy-five and a hundred books a year. I don't finish every book I pick up anymore, I believe life's too short to read books for pleasure that you don't find pleasurable. I always have high hopes for every book I pick up and start reading and I usually give books one hundred pages to win me over and if they don't, I feel I've at least given them a fair chance. There are far too many books out there waiting to be read, for me to spend my time reading ones I don't like.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent book
By knittingmom VINE VOICE on March 15, 2016
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Hazel Gaynor’s newest novel, The Girl from the Savory, is an exceptional work of historical literary fiction. Set during the Big War, Gaynor’s latest novel is told by three narrator’s; Dolly Lane a maid whose life is changed by the war, Teddy Cooper who must bid farewell to his girlfriend, Dolly as he heads off to war, and finally Loretta May, an actress who appears to have the life Dolly is dreaming about. While Teddy is off fighting in the Great War, Dolly suddenly finds herself caught up in-between classes, and has numerous difficult choices a head of her. Each narrator is reliable, relatable, and gives the reader three vary different perspectives of this time period. Gaynor’s writing is fluid, atmospheric, and easily keeps the reader engaged. I would strongly recommend The Girl from the Savoy to anyone who enjoys well-written novels, historical fiction, and to book discussion groups.
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4.0 out of 5 starsA Must-Read Book
By Lynnda Ell VINE VOICE on March 2, 2016
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The Girl from the Savoy is a book you won't want to miss. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because Hazel Gaynor wrote it in alternating first-person voice, using several characters. For the first several chapters, I had to look back to see who was speaking and when. Both pieces of information are critical to understanding the plot. After I got into the story and understood Ms. Gaynor's voice and style, I found both to be quite lyrical. Her writing style enhanced the theme of the story. I highly recommend this book. It's one I want to keep and read again.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis is just such a good story...the author doesn't disappoint!
By Richard B. Green VINE VOICE on March 31, 2016
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This is the third book I've read by Hazel Gaynor, this, "The Girl from the Savoy" her latest. I've never been disappointed by this writer. Her stories have a romance about them, yes, but it's the history she brings into each that makes them so fascinating. The reader gets to travel back in time to, say, the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic in "The Girl Who Came Home," to the poverty of London in "A Memory of Violets, and, in this, to London as WW I comes to an end and a young girl's finding work at London's premier hotel, the Savoy, as she also dreams of one day finding herself on the London stage. This latest book is about dreams, the power of dreams, the courage of holding onto those dreams when it seems they could so easily be crushed. Dorothy (Dolly) Lane is the book's heroine, if you will, and through her eyes we see life for the haves and have nots as she laments the loss of her childhood love Teddy to the damages of WW I, as she struggles to hold onto this desire to one day spread her wings and fly, all the while just needing a special someone to give her that opportunity. Author Gaynor has created a cast of really memorable characters. She brings London, the Savoy, the London stage and its stars of the day so vividly to life. I'll tell you no more than this...you won't be disappointed in the time you spend making your way through the book's four hundred pages. This reader hated for the story to end. And then what I'd suggest is that you take a look at Hazel's previous books, each of her stories told deftly, poignantly, and with a real understanding and respect for the time and place that accompanies each. I understand there's a new book coming in 2017; if you're like this reader, you'll be anxiously awaiting its arrival.
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4.0 out of 5 stars1920's Housemaiden with Dreams of Dancing on Stage
By Catherine Taylor VINE VOICE on March 17, 2016
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I personally had a difficult time "getting into" this book. Moves rather slow which loses my interest sometimes. I always like to read what everyone has to say about this book too. There's some who loved this book and others who didn't. I wasn't much interested "until" Penegrine "Perry" steps into Dolly's world during a rainstorm. I love, love romance and so my interest finally kicked into overdrive once Perry, and his sister, Loretta met for afternoon tea. Whereas, he mentions to Loretta that he met a chambermaid named Dolly that just started working for The Savoy hotel that same day. Loretta wants to know 'who' this girl is that her brother just met. He describes Dolly this way, "She's a maid. Not the daughter of an earl, or a beautiful American heiress. I know what you're thinking and she was most definitely not marriage material. Pretty young thing, though. Eyes to make you wonder. She made me laugh, that's all". Hmmmm....... Loretta suggests that Perry invite her to dinner. They are fairly wealthy in 1920's terms. Loretta is a lead female actress and musical comedy performer. Perry is a songwriter but is experiencing a mental block. He had some sheet music with him that he was composing when he met Dolly and the papers flew away into the rain when he was initially meeting Dolly. He threw them away, but Dolly retrieved them once he was out of her sight. Dolly looks over the sheet music once she has a few minutes to herself. She's in a room with three other maids.
The story begins in 1916 post-war London with Dolly saying goodbye at the train to her boyfriend, Teddy, as he's going off to war. Dorothy "Dolly' Lane is a housemaid with dreams of dancing on a London stage, and she's labeled appropriately as "Dolly Daydream".Read more ›
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