Hi everyone
Maureen Fry and the Angel of the North is the third book in the Harold Fry series by Rachel Joyce. It's not a series where you need to read the books in order but I would recommend doing so just to know the backstory.knowing the backstory adds so much depth to Maureen’s journey
I got my book from Bol.
"Ten years ago, Harold Fry set off on his epic journey on foot to save a friend. But the story doesn't end there.
Now his wife, Maureen, has her own pilgrimage to make.
Maureen
Fry has settled into the quiet life she now shares with her husband
Harold after his iconic walk across England. Now, ten years later, an
unexpected message from the North disturbs her equilibrium again, and
this time it is Maureen's turn to make her own journey.
But
Maureen is not like Harold. She struggles to bond with strangers, and
the landscape she crosses has changed radically. She has little sense of
what she'll find at the end of the road. All she knows is that she must
get there."
I really enjoyed this book.
Maureen is not my favorite character in the series; she’s angry, spiteful, impolite, and disrespectful. But because you know her story, because you understand what she’s been through, you excuse her behavior a little more. You sympathize with her, even when she’s at her worst. And I’m glad she changes over the course of the book. She lightens up, starts to see other perspectives, and becomes more open to people and experiences. It’s a quiet but powerful transformation, and it made me care for her in a way I didn’t expect.
Rachel Joyce’s writing is as warm and accessible as ever. The story flows beautifully, never feeling overly dramatic or forced. Instead, it’s gentle, reflective, and deeply human; just like Harold’s journey, but with Maureen’s sharp edges and quiet resilience.
Have you read Maureen Fry and the Angel of the North? Did you connect with Maureen’s journey, or did you find her as challenging as I initially did? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Happy reading!
Helena
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