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 …
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Mar 13
CARIADS’ CHOICE BOOK REVIEWS, MARCH 2023
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 …
May 30
CARIADS’ CHOICE: MAY 2022 BOOK REVIEWS
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
CARIADS’ CHOICE: MARCH 2022 BOOK REVIEWS
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 …
Dec 27
CARIADS’ CHOICE: DECEMBER BOOK REVIEWS
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
CARIADS’ CHOICE: NOVEMBER BOOK REVIEWS
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 …