I have read, and loved, several of the Kew Gardener’s Guides and this one on growing roses is no exception. With gorgeous photos and illustrations, … Read More ›
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Having absolutely adored T E Kinsey’s Lady Hardcastle series, I tucked into The Deadly Mystery of the Missing Diamonds with excitement! Skins, Dunn, Ellie and … Read More ›
The back cover copy of The Fabric of Civilization, by Virginia Postel, does it’s best to summarise the extent of the amazing and diverse journey … Read More ›
“Nora Shipley’s ears buzzed as though a thousand bees were trapped inside her head.” Opening line of “Mosaic of Wings” by Kimberly Duffy This is … Read More ›
“Death prowled the cellblock like a dark animal seeking prey—especially the weakest. But Oliver Ward would be hanged if he’d let the beast devour the … Read More ›
Nina Ansary takes Virginia Woolf’s oft misquoted statement “Anonymous is a Woman” and writes compellingly about the oppression of women in today’s society, the effects … Read More ›
“Today she might meet the man she’d marry. On the ship’s main deck, Arabella Lawrence stood absolutely still as a lady ought to do, even … Read More ›
“Meg’s father was gone. Again. She stood in his empty room for only a moment, summoning her wits.” Opening lines of “Veiled in Smoke” by … Read More ›
“A stranger stalking down the street shouldn’t make her hands tremble in anticipation.” Opening line from On Wings of Devotion by Roseanna White The next … Read More ›
Caleb O’Shea jerked awake to utter stillness. Opening line of The Crossing at. Cypress Creek by Pam Hillman The Crossing at Cypress Creek is the … Read More ›
“The council has denied your appeal, Miss Kemp.” Mayor Longfellow delivered the blow with a finality that threatened to buckle Abigail’s knees.” Opening line from … Read More ›
“Was it wicked to say goodbye with a smile? Wrong to feel happy about leaving one’s family behind?” The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep From … Read More ›
Rarely do I describe a book in food terms but this delicious Christian novel is deserving of being called comforting, rich and satisfying! If Brunch … Read More ›