These include all guest authors who have previously featured on my blog, and new book reviews.
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Here comes the sun…
Remembering George Harrison – a beloved friend-who-I-never-met – who used to be my ten-miles-away neighbour (similarly of no contact) in Berkshire. At last, a few days to revel in. It is 11C here in South Devon, jonquils are showing off, daffodils are braving it, and magnolia trees are waking and…
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Review: The Unravelling of Maria by F J Curlew
It’s always a bonus when a book takes you travelling and The Unravelling of Maria offers much to learn about place and recent history. Two lovers separated by war and mischance provide the emotional theme, and an unlikely friendship adds depth and credibility. The author deals with some tough topics…
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Review: The Girl from the Hermitage by Molly Gartland
Published by Lightning Books 2020 Fascinated by this period of Russian history since a teenager – after watching Dr Zhivago – I wanted to review Molly Gartland’s The Girl from the Hermitage, and I’m glad I did. Inspired by a portrait discovered by the writer in Moscow, a tragic sweep…
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Review: Fitzwarren’s Well by Jennifer Ash
This new audio entertainment by Jennifer Ash is a treat for lovers of British myth, specifically the Robin Hood myth, and many with wider tastes. I say ‘entertainment’ because the story has been dramatised rather than produced as an audiobook. Its premise is that the Merry Men, even Robin, have…
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Lynne McVernon 