I had never read an Amanda Prowse book before and will admit I only downloaded this book because it was on offer at a knockdown bargain price on kindle books. Am I glad that I did!! I would say this is one of "the best books" that I have read - ever....and have I read a few!! The story is set during the 60's and being a 60's child myself I could relate to the setting and the attitudes of the time. The book tells the story of Dot and her family who are so against her being with the love of her life, I don't want to say to much for fear of giving away the story, but I laughed and I cried. Dot's story is at times so very funny and at others it is heartbreakingand. To be honest, I could not put this book down and when I did I couldn't wait to pick it up again! I was genuinely sorry when the story was finished which made me then go on to dowload the other Amanda books....I then discovered although written afterwards - Clovers Child was indeed a pre-quel to her second book!! So I would recommend everyone to read Clovers Child before Amanda's other books. (Although not a trilogy, trese books are intertwined by characters). I have recommended Clovers Child to family and friends - a fantastic book - a great story!!