The second WWII novel by Noelle Salazar, bestselling author of the THE FLIGHT GIRLS, follows two teenage sisters in the Netherlands who are recruited as part of the Dutch Resistance effort against the Nazis. Inspired by true events, this moving story about ordinary young women who become extraordinary heroes will appeal to fans of Pam … Continue reading Read an Excerpt from Historical Fiction ANGELS OF THE RESISTANCE by Noelle Salazar.
Poetry MELANCHOLIA by Wanda Deglane Vegetarian Alcoholic Press Release Date May 11th 2021 I am very excited to read this, as Wanda Deglane is one of my favourite writers. Poetry Odd as Fuck by Anne Walsh Donnelly Fly on the Wall Press Release Date May 14th 2021 Anne Walsh Donnelly’s previous collection The Woman With … Continue reading May Book Releases I’m looking forward to this month.
Waterstones ★★★★ A romp, I think is fair, to describe the Lady Hardcastle mysteries. Aside from liking the setting, the era it is in, the characters, and the plots of the books, it is the dialogue which delights me. When I used to write my own stories, I was often praised by the people who … Continue reading My Thoughts on this fun & witty mystery – Death Around the Bend by T. E. Kinsey
The Doll Factory By Elizabeth MacNeal Pan MacMillan Amazon // Waterstones // Silas is a loner, somebody who is a taxidermist. He is on the fringes of society of London in 1850. Iris is a dissatisfied young woman who works for the horrible Mrs Salter, long hours painting the faces of china dolls at the … Continue reading Grim, Gripping and Excellent Story Telling. The Doll Factory by Elizabeth MacNeal.
I loved reading Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard's book The Beauty Doctor, and her new book Temptation Rag is now out. An author to check out if you like historical fiction. Amazon
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