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The Yearning
The Yearning by Kate Belle Post by Brenda. Romance, chick lit, erotic fiction, sexy seem to be the latest trend for many readers. “The yearning”, a first novel by Kate Belle, has just been released and fits well within this genre. Not … Continue reading
The Way We Were
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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Tagged Elizabeth Noble, England, family, London, romance, rural countryside, twentieth century
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Choose a book by its cover? Absolutely!
Three authors I’ve never heard of. Three books I wasn’t particularly looking for. But … three covers that grabbed my attention and three titles promising pure escapism? Yes please! The Perfect Location by Kate Forster This Australian author loves all … Continue reading
Devil’s Cub by Georgette Heyer
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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Tagged Adventure, duelling, fencing, France, Georgette Heyer, humour, manners, Regency, romance, These Old shades
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The Apothecary’s Daughter
The Apothecary’s Daughter by Charlotte Betts Having read and enjoyed “The Painter’s Apprentice” I was keen to read the story which preceded this wonderful book. The Apothecary’s Daughter tells the story of Beth’s mother Susannah, who grew up in Fleet … Continue reading
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Tagged Fleet Street, London, plague, romance, seventeenth century, sunsets, the Great Fire of London, The Painter's Apprentice
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Love Song
Love Song by Nikki Gemmell Reviewed by Jennifer, Southport Branch Library This narrative was an unexpected find for me, and I would say it is the most powerful story I have discovered in a while. It is the story of … Continue reading
The Real Katie Lavender by Erica James
On one ordinary Friday in June, 30-year-old Katie Lavender is made redundant. Feeling that she is quite used to dealing with life’s surprises (both her parents died recently – each unexpectedly), Katie is indifferent. But a request to visit her … Continue reading
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Tagged English countryside, family saga, romance, UK author, women's fiction
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The delightful “Arabella” by Georgette Heyer
Arabella by Georgette Heyer. This book is a delight to read. The story is refreshing, light and wonderful. I enjoyed this book immensely. Arabella is sent to London to make her debut in polite society of the Regency times. Coming … Continue reading
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Tagged Arabella, Georgette Heyer, Regency, romance, These Old shades
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Sea Witch by Helen Hollick
Sea Witch by Helen Hollick. Romance and adventure set during the times of the the swashbuckling seventeenth century and early eighteenth century give splendour to the story of “Sea Witch” which is a ship named after Tiola Oldstagh, whose name … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town, Helen Hollick, humour, magical, Nassau, pirate, Port Royal, romance, Sea Witch
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