With the intent to highlight this mostly forgotten part of history, Norena Shopland documents the depth of involvement women had in Welsh coal mining. The … Read More ›
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As a voracious learner, it was a delight to tuck into this book full of interesting floral anecdotes and histories. There is no need to … Read More ›
It has taken me a year to read this immense book. It is intense, phenomenally written, inspiring and heartbreaking. As a female reader, I am … Read More ›
Kel’s Review: A new Verity Bright is a delight and in “Death on Deck”, Lady Eleanor is crossing the Atlantic on a opulent ocean liner … Read More ›
“Rediscovering Black Portraiture” is truly unique, it brings in one book deep historical reflection; beautiful rare art; a reflection of life in the global COVID-19 … Read More ›
Kel’s Review: Rosie Hunt has been at it again! In book two of the Lady Felicity Quick Mystery series, “Murder at a Country Home”, all … Read More ›
I have enjoyed several historical books of late, from the Greeks to the Persians and so I looked forward to “The Ottomans” by Marc David … Read More ›
I have always enjoyed books and movies of about the 1920s. The similarities with the 1920s and the 2020s have only increased my curiosity. The … Read More ›
I am not a fan of biographies, however, I loved this one! David Horgan is the son of Helmi of “Helmi’s Shadow” and defines the … Read More ›
The recent war in the Middle East between Palestine and Israel drew me to “Checkmate: The King’s Game in the Middle East” by Gennaro Buonocore. … 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 ›
“A Portrait of Loyalty” is the conclusion to Roseanna M. White’s Codebreaker series. Having thoroughly enjoyed the first two books, I was not surprised to … Read More ›
For the longest time, I have enjoyed a fascination with Egypt. It may have started as a child, hearing Bible songs about asking Pharaoh to … Read More ›