My introduction to Jane Austen was the 1995 mini-series of Pride and Prejudice which my mum played for me, when I was sick with flu, from start to … Read More ›
Category: Book Review
With an alluring cover and the title Lady of a Thousand Treasures, this novel by Sandra Byrd was one I had to try! As a … Read More ›
I so wish I had had this fantastic book five years ago when I searched the internet looking for ways to have more connection with … Read More ›
Rarely do I review a book prior to finishing it, in the case of The Portable Seminary by David Horton I am making an exception. The … Read More ›
I love Colleen Coble’s novels and have read several, usually fast-paced, modern-day, psychological thrillers, so I was intrigued by the change of pace with Freedom’s … Read More ›
Highlighting several of the well-known English country house gardens along with many lesser known ones, George Plumptre weaves a fastastic story. In The English Country … Read More ›
Having not read the first of this series, I was surprised by the swift start! No sooner had I been introduced to our lead characters … Read More ›
From the opening page, I loved Kate! Her spunkiness, perseverance and appreciation for her family plays out in the way she tackles the challenges of … Read More ›
The daughters of Mayflower series is not for the faint-hearted! It is full of adventure and history, and, the casualties of both. The Patriot Bride by … Read More ›
At the outset, I anticipated relating to Kit, her journey to being an empowered woman, but I found myself more in sync with the gentle … Read More ›
Opening Gardenlust by Christopher Woods, I was uncertain the purpose of the book but I love looking at pretty gardens (inspiration!) so I was game! … Read More ›
Urban Arboreal by Michael Jordon highlights trees used in town planning, new and old, to contribute to clean air and balance the landscape. Each tree has … Read More ›
Having been exposed to the French and Indians war twice in a month, I have realised my knowledge of American history has been lacking! The … Read More ›