The Missing Man... About the Book: From the outback to Tarakan, the powerful story of Len Waters, the RAAF's only WWII Aboriginal fighter pilot. He was our first Aboriginal fighter pilot, he flew multiple sorties during Australia's World War II Pacific campaign, and he should have had a world of opportunity ahead of him … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Missing Man by Peter Rees
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New Release Book Review: Eleanor’s Secret by Caroline Beecham
Eleanor's Secret... About the Book: London, 1942 When art school graduate, Eleanor Roy, is recruited by the War Artists Advisory Committee, she comes one step closer to realising her dream of becoming one of the few female war artists. But breaking into the art establishment proves difficult until Eleanor meets painter, Jack Valante, only to … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Eleanor’s Secret by Caroline Beecham
New Release Book Review: Burning Fields by Alli Sinclair
Burning Fields... About the Book: 1948. The world is struggling to regain a sense of balance after the devastation of World War II, and the sugar cane–growing community of Piri River in northern Queensland is no exception. As returned servicemen endeavour to adjust to their pre–war lives, women who had worked for the war effort … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Burning Fields by Alli Sinclair
New Release Book Review: The Juliet Code by Christine Wells
The Juliet Code... About the Book: It’s 1947 and the war is over, but Juliet Barnard is still tormented by secrets. She was a British agent and wireless operator in occupied Paris until her mission went critically wrong. Juliet was caught by the Germans, imprisoned and tortured in a mansion in Paris’s Avenue Foch. Now … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Juliet Code by Christine Wells
Behind the Pen with Kirsty Manning
I'm delighted to welcome Kirsty Manning to Behind the Pen today. Kirsty is the author of a recent favourite of mine, The Jade Lily. Kirsty was kind enough to divulge a few of her favourites to me. Over to you Kirsty... What is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? I love all … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Kirsty Manning
Sunday Spotlight with Christine Wells — Australian Women Writers Challenge Blog
As a follow up to my Behind the Pen chat on Wednesday with Christine Wells, I thought I'd share with you this more indepth interview we did for the Australian Women Writers Challenge. A signed copy of The Juliet Code is still up for grabs so enter on either blog for your chance to win! … Continue reading Sunday Spotlight with Christine Wells — Australian Women Writers Challenge Blog
Behind the Pen with Christine Wells
Today it gives me great pleasure to welcome Christine Wells to Behind the Pen with a few of her favourites and a chance to win a signed copy of her latest release, The Juliet Code. Over to you Christine... What is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? That is … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Christine Wells
New Release Book Review: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Film Tie-In by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society... About the Book: A celebration of literature, love, and the power of the human spirit, this warm, funny, tender, and thoroughly entertaining novel is the story of an English author living in the shadow of World War II and the writing project that will dramatically change her … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Film Tie-In by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
Book Review: Miss Boston and Miss Hargreaves by Rachel Malik
Miss Boston and Miss Hargreaves... About the Book: A novel with a crime at its heart, based on the extraordinary life of the author's own grandmother. During the Second World War, Rene Hargreaves leaves her children with her aunt and boards a train without buying a return ticket, so sure is she that she never … Continue reading Book Review: Miss Boston and Miss Hargreaves by Rachel Malik
New Release Book Review: The Lace Weaver by Lauren Chater
The Lace Weaver… About the Book: A breathtaking debut about love and war, and the battle to save a precious legacy Each lace shawl begins and ends the same way – with a circle. Everything is connected with a thread as fine as gossamer, each life affected by what has come before it and what … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Lace Weaver by Lauren Chater
