Lucky’s by Andrew Pippos is a story about families, scams and impostors. In 1945 ‘Lucky’ Mallios, a Greek-American, is working as a kitchen auxiliary on a U.S. Army base in Sydney. Resembling the band musician, Benny Goodman, Lucky decides to pull off a scam with his mate, Gregor. While not entirely successful, Lucky does meet his future wife, Valia, and returns to Sydney to … [Read more...] about Lucky’s by Andrew Pippos – Book Review
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Before the Storm by Di Morrissey – Book Review
Before the Storm by Di Morrissey, the bestselling author of twenty-seven novels. When Ellie Conlan is double-crossed by a fellow project manager she decides to leave the work that has been consuming her life for far too long. After encouragement from her good friend, Mike, a former colleague, she decides to take a break and quit Melbourne to check up on her elderly … [Read more...] about Before the Storm by Di Morrissey – Book Review
The Sister’s Gift by Barbara Hannay – Book Review
The Sister’s Gift by Barbara Hannay is the heartwarming new family drama by the bestselling author of Meet Me in Venice. Twenty-four years previously a well-meaning young woman, Freya, bestowed upon her sister, Pearl, the gift of motherhood. Unfortunately, rather than bringing them together, it caused a rift in their relationship and ended one with the man Freya was to … [Read more...] about The Sister’s Gift by Barbara Hannay – Book Review
When She Was Good by Michael Robotham – Book Review
When She Was Good by Michael Robotham, the new heart-stopping psychological thriller from the Number One bestselling author of The Secrets She Keeps and The Other Wife. This is the second fast-moving novel in the Cyrus Haven series, following the Edgar-award nominated Good Girl, Bad Girl. Six years ago a terrified young girl was found in the secret hideout of a house where a … [Read more...] about When She Was Good by Michael Robotham – Book Review
The Lost Jewels by Kirsty Manning – Book Review
The Lost Jewels by Kirsty Manning, the bestselling author of The Jade Lily, was inspired by the true story of the Cheapside hoard of valuable jewellery, uncovered in a cellar by a workman’s pick in 1912. It now forms a collection at the Museum of London, The British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Beginning initially in London in 1666 during the great fire of … [Read more...] about The Lost Jewels by Kirsty Manning – Book Review