THE BOOK LONDON, 1930 Sooty, sulphurous, and malign: no woman should be out on a night like this. A spate of violent deaths – the details too foul to print – has horrified the capital and the smog-bound streets are deserted. But Rachel Savernake – the enigmatic daughter of a notorious hanging judge –… Continue reading Book Review – ‘Gallows Court’ by Martin Edwards
THE BOOK It is the summer of 1938 and Phyllis Forrester has returned to England after years abroad. Moving into her sister’s grand country house, she soon finds herself entangled in a new world of idealistic beliefs and seemingly innocent friendships. Fevered talk of another war infiltrates their small, privileged circle, giving way to a… Continue reading Book Review – ‘After the Party’ by Cressida Connolly
Hello bookish friends. Here we are again, another month has ended and it’s time to look back at my August reads. August has seen me dip my toe back into the blogging world after stepping back for a little while, I’ve missed you guys! I’m still struggling to write all the reviews I want… Continue reading My Bookish Month – August 2018
Hi everyone. I don’t usually set a particular monthly TBR stack but I thought I would try it for September. I am very much a mood reader though, so the best laid plans could all go awry but the intention is there! So here’s a look at what I plan to read, I will also… Continue reading TBR – September
The Pool House by Tasmina Perry Jem has left England behind and followed her husband, Nat, to New York where his career is flourishing. Struggling to find a place for herself in Nat’s new world, she finds herself thrust into the luxurious and rich location of the… Continue reading Bite Size Reviews! Featuring ‘The Pool House’ by Tasmina Perry, ‘Transcription’ by Kate Atkinson, ‘Dark Pines’ by Will Dean and ‘Eve Of Man’ by Giovanna and Tom Fletcher
THE BOOK When the body of a young mother is found washed up on the banks of the Mataura River, a small rural community is rocked by her tragic suicide. But all is not what it seems. Sam Shephard, sole-charge police constable in Mataura, soon discovers the death was no suicide and has to face… Continue reading Blog Tour – ‘Overkill’ by Vanda Symon – Book Review
THE BOOK Jean lives in downtown Toronto with her husband and two kids. The proud owner of a thriving bookstore, she doesn’t rattle easily – not like she used to. But after two of her customers insist they’ve seen her double, Jean decides to investigate. Curiosity grows into obsession and soon Jean’s concerns shift from… Continue reading Blog Tour – ‘Bellevue Square’ by Michael Redhill – Book Review
