The Ghosts of Paris by Tara Moss, Review: Fabulously feisty
The Ghosts of Paris is the thrilling second novel in Tara Moss’ wonderfully engaging Billie Walker PI historical mystery series. Read my full review.
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The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith, Review
The Last Painting of Sara de Vos, Dominic Smith’s fourth novel is a captivating multi-timeline literary mystery exploring the art of life. Read my full review.
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Orphan Rock: Dominique Wilson’s inspiration + Book Review + #Giveaway
Dominique Wilson discusses the inspiration behind her new historical novel Orphan Rock, I share my review, plus thanks to Transit Lounge Publishing two lucky AU/NZ readers will win a paperback copy.
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The Lincoln Highway, Book Review: Amor Towles’ heroic dogma
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles is filled with characters that charm but international readers may find the anthemic Americana less beguiling. Read my full review. The Lincoln Highway Book Synopsis Two brothers venture across 1950s America to New York…
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The Mystery of History Book Giveaway, 4 paperback novels
Why is it that we find historical fiction so alluring, the mysteries cloaked in the veil of time so captivating? Perhaps it is a yearning for simpler times or a comforting reminder of how much more enlightened most are today?…
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The Painting by Alison Booth, Review: The scars of art
The Painting by Alison Booth is an art theft mystery and perceptive contemporary exploration of the migrant experience. Read my full review.
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The Flower Boat Girl: Larry Feign’s pursuit of a pirate queen + #Giveaway
Author Larry Feign joins us to discuss how he came upon the remarkable true story that inspired his new novel The Flower Boat Girl. Plus, we have a signed paperback copy of The Flower Boat Girl to giveaway – entries open worldwide….
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The Durrells of Corfu by Michael Haag, Book Review
The Durrells of Corfu by Michael Haag is the fascinating story of the real people and events that inspired the much-loved fiction and TV series. Read my full review. The Durrells of Corfu Synopsis The recent TV award winning adaption The Durrells left…
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The Dictionary of Lost Words, Review: Thought-provoking
The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams is moving, thought-provoking historical fiction based on real people and events that shaped society. Read my book summary and review.
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TUSSAUD: Belinda Lyons-Lee on writing fiction based on fact
I am delighted to welcome Belinda Lyons-Lee to discuss the inspiration for her debut gothic historical fiction novel Tussaud. Plus, thanks to publisher Transit Lounge, I have two ebook copies to giveaway to lucky readers in Australia or New Zealand….
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Space Hopper / Faye Faraway by Helen Fisher, Review: Moving
Space Hopper (aka Faye, Faraway) by Helen Fisher is a highly moving time travel story heavy on heart. Read on for my full review.
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Eye of a Rook: Josephine Taylor on her debut women’s fiction
Today we welcome Josephine Taylor to discuss her new novel Eye of a Rook. Plus, thanks to Fremantle Press we have 2x ebook copies of this book to giveaway – entries open worldwide. Disclosure: If you click a link in this post…
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Sue Williams’ Elizabeth & Elizabeth: Story of determination
Elizabeth & Elizabeth by Sue Williams offers readers a fictional tale of friendship between two of the most influential women in the early days of the British settlement of Australia. Read on for my review. Elizabeth & Elizabeth Synopsis The…
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Best Books of 2020: My favourite reads of the year
What a year, huh? For me, one of the best things about 2020 has been the books. While below average on quantity this year, I did read quite diversely. Plus, the quality of the titles on my 2020 reading pile…
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Death Leaves the Station, Review: Thorpe’s vintage mystery
Death Leaves the Station by Alexander Thorpe is a classy homage to the classic whodunnit and a highly intriguing and entertaining crime read. Read on for my full review. Death Leaves the Station Book Synopsis It’s 1927 and a lapsed Catholic friar,…
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The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton, Review: Must read
The Devil and the Dark Water, Stuart Turton’s brilliant second novel is a historical mystery action thriller with heart not easily put down. Read on for my full review.
