A journey of escape – Fled, the story of Mary Bryant – Meg Keneally
A convict from Cornwall is sent to NSW. Then she escapes. A journey of escape - Fled, the story of Mary Bryant - Meg Keneally takes you on a very…
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Translated fiction set in Denmark – Lucky Per
Translation Thursday...Henrik Pontoppidan Translated novels are always interesting to read. When one is 100 years old and has a new translation, it's worth more than a brief glance. Lucky Per…
Saga set in Shropshire- The Daughters of Ironbridge by Mollie Walton
A novel set in Ironbridge, by Rebecca Mascull Saga set in Shropshire- The Daughters of Ironbridge by Mollie Walton. This author is the new Queen of Saga novels. She's actually…
Five books (plus chocolate) to tuck into at Easter
Books to read at Easter. Themes of chocolate, rabbits and family time. Easter is obviously a religious festival but it's also a holiday for spendimg time with family and of…
Novel set in ‘Chocolat’ rural France – The Strawberry Thief, by Joanne Harris
Back to Lansquenet-sous-Tannes, and Chocolat with Vianne The Strawberry Thief, by Joanne Harris - Vianne Rocher has settled down in Lansquenet-sous-Tannes where she opened her iconic shop in Chocolat. It might…
