Jun 23
Jessie Cahalin: Summer of Secrets by Adrienne Vaughan Take several leading ladies, a mermaid, Cinderella and a fairy godfather. Let the dreams take you to the magical coast of Ireland. Mysteries linked to the characters’ lives and the history of the place are cleverly interwoven. Like a skilled seamstress, Adrienne Vaughan has sewn the narrative …
Mar 13
Nicola Cornick’s The Winter Garden, reviewed by Morton S Gray Ten stars! I loved this book. A perfect mix of past and present. I was in love with the present day hero Finn and wanted things to work out for Lucy. The historical side was told in an intriguing way and I enjoyed the ghostly …
Sep 26
Lynne Francis’ A Maid’s Ruin reviewed by Susanna Bavin This thoroughly engaging and enjoyable story follows the fortunes of young Molly Goodchild, a dairymaid whose life is one of unrelenting hard work. She dreams of better things, but this doesn’t mean she isn’t a practical person, well versed in the demands of everyday life and …
May 30
K T Dady’s Lemon Drop Cottage reviewed by Carol Thomas This is the first book by K T Dady that I have read and, therefore, my first visit to Pepper Bay. As each book in the series is standalone, this didn’t spoil my understanding of the story. I enjoyed meeting Scott and Dolly and spending …
Mar 28
Milly Johnson’s My One True North reviewed by Carol Thomas My One True North is a story about loss and grief on more than one level. There are predictable elements but this didn’t detract from my interest in the characters’ individual journeys. There are many touching moments: The support group emanated a sense of care …
Jan 31
Rosemary Noble’s The Bluebird Brooch, reviewed by Jane Cable Very seldom does a book or a film make me cry, but this beautiful multi-generational love story made me so invested in the characters it did bring me to tears. Laura has been dumped by her boyfriend so her life is in a state of flux …
Dec 27
Caroline James’ Coffee Tea the Gypsy and Me, reviewed by Jane Cable From heartbreak to hilarity Caroline James’ debut novel shows just what a great writer she’d become. The characters, village and hotel are fabulously drawn and I really enjoyed it. When Jo’s husband runs off with the au pair it takes her a while …
Nov 29
Patricia Feinberg Stoner’s At Home in the Pays d’Oc, reviewed by Jessie Cahalin I sniggered, I cackled and my belly ached as I travelled through the adventures in France. What a treat! Feinberg Stone presents her memoirs of life in France as an expat, and the dream of living in France is contrasted with the …
