Tag Archives: Leros

‘Loved it’ – Thank you to Julie Ryan for her review of JIGSAW ISLAND on Amazon 5 August

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Lynne

5.0 out of 5 starsReviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 August 2020 At first, it took me a while to get into this book. However, once Annie arrives in Symi the pace quickens and by the time she’s on … Continue reading →

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Can Annie find solutions for herself and so many others?

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Lynne

Another review on the Random Things blog tour – many thanks to Julie Barham of Northern Reader for her close reading and uplifting words… Annie seems to live in a beautiful part of Scotland, but there is trouble in paradise, … Continue reading →

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Thank you Karen Cole of ‘Hair Past a Freckle72’ for her in-depth review of Jigsaw Island

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Lynne

Intricately plotted, observant and empathetic What a treat this book turned out to be, even if it turned out to be rather different from what I’d expected. I thought I’d be reading a novel about a woman finding herself on … Continue reading →

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Jigsaw Island blog tour – review by Sharlene 29 July 2020

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Lynne

Thank you for taking part in the blog tour on Instagram yesterday and for putting together this image: Shh_reads_ I’ve been to a Greek Island! It may have been in a book as part of a blog tour but was … Continue reading →

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JIGSAW ISLAND – the blog tour

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Lynne

Never had a blog tour for a book before, so not sure what to expect other than, well, reviews. Starts tomorrow. Oh well, here’s hoping…

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Review Jigsaw Island: A great summer read

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Lynne

Katherine May 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Summer Read Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 July 2020 A story that is full of human connection and compassion infused with a warmth and gentle humor that reminds us not to … Continue reading →

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Lovely review of JIGSAW ISLAND – warms a writer’s heart

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Lynne

Katherine May 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Summer Read Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 July 2020 A great summer read. A story that is full of human connection and compassion infused with a warmth and gentle humor … Continue reading →

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Let me take you to where we live – in our hearts….

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Lynne

Leros, of course… This is a view of Pandeli from the path that leads to Vromolithos in the next small bay. In Jigsaw Island, this is the path Alexis uses when he strolls down to have a drink at the … Continue reading →

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Agios Isidoros, Leros. Religion, fairytale and fiction

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Lynne

All Leros Info has to say about this beautiful little chapel is: In the area of Kokkali, the picturesque, little church of Agios Isidoros can be found. It is built on an islet in the sea and is connected to … Continue reading →

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First review of JIGSAW ISLAND – and it’s a cracker…

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Lynne

Thank you, Jena Henry. Review on Goodreads. Five star! Symi is a Greek Island and a perfect vacation spot. Beautiful waters, bright sun and a happy atmosphere attract tourists from all over. A few years ago, Clair visited Symi as … Continue reading →

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