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A collection of book reviews, literary travel journeys and best books set in posts

Literary journeys – Look here for books set in a whole range of locations and settings grouped together

BookTrail of the Month – the best book(trail) an author has taken us on

Literary Packages – what are the best books with a strong sense of setting or location for each month?

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Betrayal of Thomas True set in Georgian London

  • Submitted: 1st July 2024

Thomas True and A J West There are few books that take control of every one of your senses and draw you into their world so you forget your own…

The Orange House set in Mallorca

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The Orange House by Isabelle Broom The Orange House set in Mallorca is another deliciously moving tale from the pen of Isabelle Broom. The destination here is stunning! Map of…

A Woman of Opinion – set in London, Turkey and Italy

  • Submitted: 30th June 2024

A Woman of Opinion - Sean Lusk An illuminating and beautiful novel which gives a voice to the tragically unremembered yet extraordinary life of pioneering poet and feminist, Mary Wortley…

Dr. Spilsbury and the Cursed Bride set in England

  • Submitted: 28th June 2024

Dr. Spilsbury and the Cursed Bride  - DL Douglas Fans of true crime really need to get inside this series. This is book two to look at the famous Dr…

The Silence In Between set in Berlin

  • Submitted: 25th June 2024

Berlin with  Josie Ferguson Imagine a world where you wake up and a wall has divided your city in two. Imagine that on the other side is your child...This is the…

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