The Forgotten Promise by Corin Burnside I’m normally a fan of dual timelines, but with this book I enjoyed the Second World War timeline so much I would have preferred for it to have filled every page. Maggie and Agnes’ story was so moving, and it was refreshing to read about a same sex romance …
Tag: Victoria Hislop
Apr 24
JANE CABLE REVIEWS…
Two research books, and two book club reads this time. My book of the month is Tracy Chevalier’s stunning story, The Last Runaway. The Girl Who Left by Debra Gavranich I read this book in the name of research, because I was fascinated by the opportunity to read a first hand account of the …
Jul 26
One August Night By Victoria Hislop Book Review.
I read One August Night By Victoria Hislop over two balmy days. I was drawn in immediately even though I have not read The Island. I was whisked away to the gorgeous island of Crete. The book is set in 1957. One August Night is a dramatic and ultimately beautiful story of love, betrayal and …