I've been reading some early arcs of late, hence the lack of reviews coming through the blog. I don't usually read so far ahead of release but a couple of highly anticipated titles came through and I just couldn't resist. I thought I'd share two here with you as they were both five star reads. … Continue reading Books to look out for
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Book Review: The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer
The Warsaw Orphan… About the Book: Inspired by the real-life heroine who smuggled thousands of Jewish children to safety during WWII, the powerful new novel by the New York Times bestselling author. In the spring of 1942, young Elzbieta Rabinek is aware of the swiftly growing discord just beyond the courtyard of her comfortable Warsaw … Continue reading Book Review: The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer
Book Review: The Dressmaker by Posie Graeme-Evans
The Dressmaker… About the Book: Set in 1850s London, at the height of Victoria's reign, Posie Graeme-Evans' glorious fourth historical novel tells of a woman ahead of her time. Ellen Gowan is a famous dress designer for ladies of high society and one of the very few women in England who owns her own business. … Continue reading Book Review: The Dressmaker by Posie Graeme-Evans
A Month of Reading: April
Total books read in April: 9 Until next month... 😊📚☕
The Week That Was…
This week has been all about the books. All the shelves arrived and all the books are now in their homes throughout the lounge, my bedroom, and my study. It's wonderful to be surrounded by my books. And the crown jewel, my display cabinet for my special edition books and teasets. My youngest son has … Continue reading The Week That Was…
Book Review: Alchemy and Rose by Sarah Maine
Alchemy and Rose… About the Book: A beautiful and sweeping historical novel that takes the reader from the west coast of New Zealand, to Scotland and Melbourne in the 1870s. Will Stewart is one of many who have left their old lives behind to seek their fortunes in New Zealand's last great gold rush. The … Continue reading Book Review: Alchemy and Rose by Sarah Maine
Book Review: The French Gift by Kirsty Manning
The French Gift… About the Book: A forgotten manuscript threatens to unravel the past … Fresnes Prison, 1940: Margot Bisset, a former maid from the Riviera, finds herself in a prison cell with writer and French Resistance fighter, Josephine Murant. Together, they are transferred to a work camp in Germany, where the secrets they share … Continue reading Book Review: The French Gift by Kirsty Manning
Book Review: From Ashes to Song by Hilary Hauck
From Ashes to Song… About the Book: It’s 1911 in Italy, and Pietro’s life on the family vineyard is idyllic. He has at last captured the melody of the grape harvest on his clarinet and can’t wait to share his composition with his grandfather, but before he can play, news arrives of a deadly disease … Continue reading Book Review: From Ashes to Song by Hilary Hauck
Book Review: The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Beautiful Ones... About the Book: They are the Beautiful Ones, Loisail’s most notable socialites, and this spring is Nina’s chance to join their ranks, courtesy of her well-connected cousin and his calculating wife. But the Grand Season has just begun and already Nina’s debut has gone disastrously awry. She has always struggled to control … Continue reading Book Review: The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Week That Was…
Finally being settled in my own home after so many months of in-between has led to the return of my reading mojo. At least, that’s what I'm putting it down to. ~~~ What I've been reading: ~~~ Joke of the week: ~~~ What I've been watching: This was really interesting. Each episode features a new … Continue reading The Week That Was…
