The Room Of Lost Steps: The Concluding Poignant Chapter of Theo Sterling

The year is 1936 Barcelona as we see Theo return to help the Anarchists defeat the army trying to overthrow the government and Theo is reunited with the woman he loves, Maria. This happiness is short-lived as the anarchist army turns on him led by a rival wanting Maria for himself. Theo is lucky to escape with his life returning to Oxford England to study. Theo end’s up back in Spain after a chance to run for the Olympic team and another chance to fight the fascists come up through Theo’s bad influence of a friend Esmond. Theo is unprepared for the horrors of The Spanish Civil War & experiences loss and see’s violence. Can Theo truly make a difference without being involved in war?

Good Sequel & A Beautiful Bittersweet Ending

Sequels don’t always end up being the best but The Room Of Lost Steps was a good one. I did feel Theo regressed a little because he went back to Spain for Maria again & to fight for what he’d believe to be a better Spain again, but I know this took place not long after the 1^st book. Sir Andrew, Theo’s stepfather warned Theo that he would not be ready for the horrors of war and gave him a rosary for protection despite Theo not believing. As a Catholic I appreciate that part a lot. Theo also deals with loss before and during the fighting. The ending was beautiful as well as bittersweet as Theo did finally do more growth.