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
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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
Finding Eadie by Caroline Beecham – Book Review
Finding Eadie by Caroline Beecham, bestselling author of Maggie's Kitchen and Eleanor's Secret, presents another powerful novel about families torn apart, but finding solace in books during wartime. London, 1943 – Alice Cotton is currently employed by the US company, Partridge Press, at their British branch. Run by Managing Director, George Armstrong-Miller, she shares an … [Read more...] about Finding Eadie by Caroline Beecham – Book Review
Summerwater by Sarah Moss -Book Review
Summerwater by Sarah Moss, the acclaimed author of Ghost Wall, is an intriguing novel that tells the story of twenty-four hours in the lives of six couples and their children on holiday in the Scottish Highlands. It is the height of Summer when the days are long, but the relentless rain keeps the residents of the ageing holiday park ensconced in their cabins for much of the … [Read more...] about Summerwater by Sarah Moss -Book Review