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In brief: Ray Carney is a fairly legitimate furniture store owner. But then his cousin drags him into a heist at the Hotel Theresa and it all kicks off from there… The good: It’s much more light hearted than Whitehead’s previous books. The not-so-good: Drags a bit at times. Why I chose it: Always here... Continue Reading →
In brief: The sequel to Dear Mrs Bird finds Emmy still at Woman’s Friend magazine, reporting on women workers during World War II. But it’s not as fun as the Ministry of Information makes out… The good: Even better than Dear Mrs Bird. The not-so-good: Emmy is sometimes too positive for me! Why I chose... Continue Reading →
In brief: Mean Girls meets 21st century binge drinking and partying in this Regency era coming of age story. The good: Ever wanted swearing and drinking in your tea parties? The not-so-good: The characters aren’t overly likeable and the debauchery gets old fairly quickly. Why I chose it: Sounded original. Year: 2021 Pages: 428 Publisher:... Continue Reading →
In brief: Arriving in London just before World War II breaks out, Grace has no idea what is in store for her life… The good: Incredibly emotional story of a community within a city. The not-so-good: It starts out with Grace being that bit too perfect, which was irritating. Why I chose it: Heard many... Continue Reading →
In brief: Jayne Swift is a physician who declares herself neutral in England’s Civil War. Of all the people she meets, one William Harrier keeps appearing in different guises… The good: Jayne is an interesting character. The not-so-good: Some of the war parts were a bit overlong for me. Why I chose it: Enjoy Minette... Continue Reading →
In brief: The second in the Bridgerton prequels takes the reader to America, where Cecilia Harcourt is looking for her brother. Oh, and she might have accidentally said she’s married to his best friend… The good: Great idea for a story. The not-so-good: I missed reading about all the other characters back in England. Why... Continue Reading →
In brief: The first in the Bridgerton prequel series finds Billie Bridgerton stuck on a roof after falling out of a tree. The only person who can rescue her is her nemesis, George Rokesby. The good: Julia Quinn always infuses a lot of humour into her novels. The not-so-good: It starts off a little slowly... Continue Reading →
In brief: Libertie’s mother wants her to be just like her – a female doctor. But Libertie’s heart isn’t in it, and having darker skin than her mother means she is denied many freedoms. Will Libertie find her own freedom somewhere? The good: Beautiful writing with a heroine that is intriguing and frustrating. The not-so-good:... Continue Reading →
In brief: Rose wants to be an architect, but it’s not what women do in 1897 New York City. Now that the family’s fortunes are lost, she must decide whether to follow her dreams or save the family… The good: The elephants add another layer to the story. The not-so-good: A little too detailed at... Continue Reading →
In brief: The story of the ‘quiet’ Bridgerton, Francesca. She’s a young widow who decides she wants a baby. The new earl is desperately in love with her and also happens to be a good friend of her and her husband’s… The good: Getting to know Francesca, who has been an enigma in both the... Continue Reading →
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