Beasts of a Little Land set in Korea
Korean set tale A young girl is sent by her starving family, to work as a courtesan in Pyongyang. This starts an epic story set against the Korean experience up…
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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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Best Book (Trail) of the Month for October
Best booktrail of the Month for October 2022 This novel was a sure fire winner for me. It is unlike anything I have read before. It's inspired by a very…
The Darkest Sin set in Florence – D V Bishop
Renaissance Italy - a convent When Cesare Aldo investigates a report of intruders at a convent in the Renaissance city’s northern quarter, he enters a community divided by bitter rivalries…
The BookTrail Guide to Fifty Words for Snow
A book of snow A different kind of book for you today. One I read a while ago and one that I felt I had to read again. It's almost…
The HWA Debut Crown shortlist
HWA short list announced Congratulations! The HWA Debut Crown Shortlist has been announced and it is a cracking list if I say so myself. I alongside Ayo Onatade (Shotsblog) and…
