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The Pindar Diamond by Katie Hickman

Posted on 10 May 2013

The Pindar Diamond. This wonderful novel is set in early seventeenth century Venice. The story is inspirational and a joy to read. This book follows on from the exotic novel set in Old Constantinople, The Aviary Gate, in which an … Continue reading →

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The Kings’ Mistresses

Posted on 9 May 2013

The Kings’ Mistresses: the Liberated Lives of Marie Mancini, Princess Colonna, and her Sister Hortense, Duchess Mazarin by Elizabeth C. Goldsmith. The Kings’ Mistresses, by Elizabeth C Goldsmith, is a fascinating story of the lives of Marie Mancini and her … Continue reading →

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The Way We Were

Posted on 8 May 2013

The Way We Were by Elizabeth Noble The Way We Were is a story told with panache and verve by the author. She tells the story as it is and what a roller coaster of emotional drama it is! This … Continue reading →

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The Women of the Cousins’ War, The Duchess, The Queen and The King’s Mother

Posted on 7 May 2013

The Women of the Cousins’ War by Philippa Gregory Three stories by three different authors comprise this book which is quite fascinating to read for the medieval times of English history and the early reign of the Tudors. The first … Continue reading →

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The Grass Harp

Posted on 6 May 2013

The Grass Harp by Truman Capote A wonderful mesmorising story by Truman Capote which is so beautiful, poignant and evocative. I loved reading this story by Truman Capote.   This novella tells the story of an orphan boy who lives … Continue reading →

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Devil’s Cub by Georgette Heyer

Posted on 11 February 2013

Devil’s Cub by Georgette Heyer This romance set in Regency times inspires with its beauty, settings and endearing characters who follow on from the favourite book of “These Old Shades” which was set about twenty years previously. The charm of … Continue reading →

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The Fall of the Stone City by Ismail Kadare

Posted on 11 February 2013

The Fall of the Stone City by Ismail Kadare This wonderfully written book is a fascinating tale of legends, beliefs, politics and a lost way of culture. It is a story set in Albania when the German tanks advanced over … Continue reading →

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The Beloved of Isis by Christian Jacq

Posted on 23 January 2013

The Beloved of Isis by Christian Jacq. Once again Christian Jacq writes a masterpiece. Wonderful story-telling! This story revolves around the last days of Mozart’s life, the French revolution and its impact, the freemasonry of the times and the beauty … Continue reading →

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These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer

Posted on 23 January 2013

These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer A wonderful way to start the New Year! A perennial favourite, These Old Shades, by Georgette Heyer is a wonderful romance story which would appeal to people who enjoy reading of the elegance and … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Garland

Posted on 8 December 2012

A Christmas Garlandby Anne Perry. This is a novel set in Cawnpore, Northern India, during the nineteenth century. Descriptive writing, almost haunting, the dry wind, the tamarind trees and seed pods which fall on the ground bring clarity and beauty … Continue reading →

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