Category Archives: Remain in EU

New Goodreads review of Jigsaw Island

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Lynne

Thank you to David Tucker for this lovely review on Goodreads September 22, 2020 A very timely, humane book, full of heart and humour. It is believable and its structure is never contrived. One is drawn in through the alternating … Continue reading →

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Berlin – a city with a conscience

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Lynne

From Winston Churchill’s speech UNITED STATES OF EUROPE September 19, 1946. University of Zurich Our constant aim must be to build and fortify the United Nations Organisation. Under and within that world concept we must re-create the European family in … Continue reading →

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Olympia Karayorga

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Lynne

On Leros one day last September, Martyn and I strolled from Pandeli to Aghia Marina for a midday snack and drink. There, we were accosted by a charming Greek lady in a rakish John Lennon cap, who decided to sit … Continue reading →

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Symi

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Lynne

This is one of the many reasons people fall in love with Symi. I set my first novel, TERRIBLE WITH RAISINS, there. My next, JIGSAW ISLAND, features both Symi and, Leros – 6 ferry hours away. Every island has a … Continue reading →

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How could anyone who’s read a book resist this?

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Lynne

PUT IT TO THE PEOPLE MARCH – LONDON 23 MARCH 2019

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