The City of Tears... About the Book: Following on from the Sunday Times number one bestseller, The Burning Chambers, Kate Mosse's The City of Tears is the second thrilling historical epic in The Burning Chambers series, for fans of Ken Follett and Dan Brown. June 1572: for ten, violent years the Wars of Religion have … Continue reading Book Review: The City of Tears by Kate Mosse
Month: Jan 2021
Book Review: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
Firefly Lane (TV Tie-in Edition) About the Book: Firefly Lane is an unforgettable coming of age story, by the New York Times number one bestseller Kristin Hannah. It is 1974 and the summer of love is drawing to a close. Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the secondary school social food … Continue reading Book Review: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
Behind the Pen – A Few of my Favourites with Laura Bloom
After enjoying The Women and The Girls so much, it gives me great pleasure to welcome the author, Laura Bloom, to Behind the Pen to share with us a few of her favourites. Over to you Laura, what is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? Carol, from The Women and The Girls … Continue reading Behind the Pen – A Few of my Favourites with Laura Bloom
The Week That Was…
I had a lovely birthday celebration that stretched from Sunday through to Tuesday, culminating in 'that delicious cake' which my daughter virtually joined us for. Technology really does have many benefits! ~~~ Joke of the week: My joke of the week is directly related to something that happened last Sunday, in the dead of the … Continue reading The Week That Was…
Book Review: The Women and the Girls by Laura Bloom
The Women and the Girls... About the Book: A kind of Monkey Grip meets 'Nine to Five', The Women and The Girls explores the price - and the rewards - of family and friendship in the Age of Aquarius - and at the dawning of the Age of Divorce. Three friends. Three marriages left behind. … Continue reading Book Review: The Women and the Girls by Laura Bloom
Behind the Pen with Sue Williams
It gives me great pleasure to welcome Sue Williams back to the blog to talk about her latest release and debut novel, Elizabeth & Elizabeth. Sue Williams, Author, Journalist, Writer How many novels have you written and published? One. Elizabeth & Elizabeth, an historical fiction novel, is my first. I’ve written around 25 other books … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Sue Williams
The Week That Was…
My week was spent back at work after three weeks holidays. With the majority of other staff still on holidays it was a quiet week, dragged a bit, to be honest, and had me questioning my own sanity as to why I didn't take the extra week also, but eventually it ended. Onwards and upwards. … Continue reading The Week That Was…
Book Review: Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler
Vinegar Girl... About the Book: No one does family like Anne Tyler - and the Battistas might be her most appealing yet. The new novel from the bestselling author of A Spool of Blue Thread. Kate Battista is stuck. How did she end up running house and home for her eccentric scientist father and infuriating … Continue reading Book Review: Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler
Book Review: A Keeper by Graham Norton
A Keeper... About the Book: *** SHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS *** From the bestselling author of HOLDING comes a masterly tale of secrets and ill-fated loves set on the coast of Ireland. Dear Lonely Leinster Lady, I'm not really sure how to begin . . . The truth drifts out to sea, riding … Continue reading Book Review: A Keeper by Graham Norton
Book Review: Infinite Splendours by Sofie Laguna
Infinite Splendours… About the Book: The incandescent new novel from the acclaimed Miles Franklin winner author of The Eye of the Sheep and The Choke. Lawrence Loman is a bright, caring, curious boy with a gift for painting. He lives at home with his mother and younger brother, and the future is laid out before … Continue reading Book Review: Infinite Splendours by Sofie Laguna
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