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In brief: Maddy is ready to return to the town that knows her deepest secrets. This time she’s in charge of the local medical centre and a force to be reckoned with. But the town is a shadow of its former self… The good: Lovely story and great to reunite with some old characters. The... Continue Reading →
In brief: Jena used to be a violinist. A child prodigy in fact. Now she’s part of the orchestra, focused on hook ups and the past. But meeting Mark and going to New York will have a profound change on her… The good: Brutally honest, sad and happy. The not-so-good: Mark. Should I like him... Continue Reading →
In brief: Shirley Sullivan might be old, but she's determined to remove her husband from his nursing home and take him home. Why? She's got a secret… The good: Enjoyed the part of the novel that was set in the 1960s/70s The not-so-good: I'm still not sure Frank deserved all that effort… Why I chose... Continue Reading →
In brief: Juliet's grandparents have been murdered and now she and her sister are being targeted. Could it be true their loving grandfather holds the key to a Nazi secret? The good: Very strong debut novel. The not-so-good: I found the end a little over the top (but then aren't all good thrillers?) Why I... Continue Reading →
In brief: Told across two time periods, this story of secrets, war and a mysterious blue dress explores the hidden parts of World War II. The good: Fantastic story with fascinating characters. The not-so-good: Liberty needed some sense shaken into her several times. Why I chose it: Natasha Lester's novels are wonderful to read anywhere,... Continue Reading →
In brief: Hetty and Ness leave Melbourne for Toronto, but each experiences a completely different lifestyle to what they expected. Ness blooms, while Hetty isn't doing so well. The good: This story grabs you by both arms into its intense world. The not-so-good: I read it in less than 24 hours (it was that good).... Continue Reading →
In brief: Elizabeth Quinn and her brother Michael are pillars of the town of Maitland. When Elizabeth becomes unwell at an exhibition, their ward Jane knows something isn't right. What was it that caused Elizabeth to fall back into the past? The good: Lovely historical story with added mystery. The not-so-good: Some of the characters... Continue Reading →
In brief: Abby and her brother Charlie cause an accident one night. They make the decision to say nothing, but their secret begins to haunt them straightaway. The good: I could feel the humidity seeping through this book as the siblings are caught in their lies. The not-so-good: It was incredibly humid weather reading this... Continue Reading →
In brief: Jane Austen finds herself in modern day Bath after a mysterious spell. Here, she finds she is a great writer and falls in love…but the cost is that her works are being forgotten… The good: An original spin on the life of Jane Austen. The not-so-good: Took me a little while to get... Continue Reading →
In brief: After the war, Evie couldn't go back to the confines of her normal life. Joining the entertainment ship Victory, is fun but one night changes the lives of the entire cast. The good: Unique setting to tell an interesting story. The not-so-good: Lucy's section of the story occasionally lost momentum. Why I chose... Continue Reading →
