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Category Archives: Review
They All love Jack: Busting the Ripper by Bruce Robinson
Published by Fourth Estate 6th October 2015 Synopsis A book like no other – the tale of a gripping quest to discover the identity of history’s most notorious murderer and a literary high-wire act from the legendary writer and director … Continue reading
The boy in her dreams by Laekan Zea Kemp
Synopsis When Roman wakes from a six month coma, the first thing he sees is the girl of his dreams. Except Bryn isn’t confined to the dream-state anymore and neither is he. He’s awake and alive and as the memories … Continue reading
5 Lesbians eating a Quiche by Evan Lander and Andrew Hopgood
Synopsis It’s 1956 and the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein are having their annual quiche breakfast. Will they be able to keep their cool when Communists threaten their idyllic town? My thoughts This is … Continue reading
Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige
Synopsis I didn’t ask for any of this. I didn’t ask to be some kind of hero. But when your whole life gets swept up by a tornado – taking you with it – you have no choice but to … Continue reading
Dying to get Published by Judy Fitzwater
Synopsis Jennifer Marsh is a mystery writer with a stack of eight unpublished manuscripts and rejection letters to match filling her closet. She’s sure that if she can just get famous for something, someone will have to publish her books. … Continue reading
1929 by M. L. Gardner
Synopsis As Black Tuesday triggers financial despondency, three young couples in New York City must trade their lives of luxury for poverty, tragedy, and setbacks. When Jonathan Garrett’s brokerage firm collapses on the day of the Stock Market Crash, he … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Review, Romance
Tagged 1929, Great Depression, Wall Street Crash
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A night in with Audrey Hepburn by Lucy Holliday
Synopsis Actress Libby Lomax has retreated into the world of classic movies, where the immortal lives of her favourite screen goddesses seem to offer so much more in the romance department than her own life. After a terrible day on … Continue reading
The Amazing Maurice and his educated rodents by Terry Pratchett
Synopsis Every town on Discworld knows the stories about rats and pipers, and Maurice – a streetwise tomcat – leads a band of educated ratty friends (and a stupid kid) on a nice little earner. Piper plus rats equals lots … Continue reading
Valentino: The Unforgotten by Roger C Peterson and Tracy Terhune
Synopsis In 1927 Roger C. Peterson obtained the position of custodian in the Cathedral Mausoleum, where silent star Rudolph Valentino lay buried. He soon realized he was witnessing something never seen before in Hollywood, and began to keep a diary … Continue reading
Posted in Cinema, Review
Tagged Fame, Hollywood Forever, Rudolph Valentino, Valentino
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Run Girl by Eva Hudson
Synopsis In Europe to help broker a peace deal, Secretary of State Jayne Whitticker is in the middle of delicate negotiations when her wayward granddaughter goes missing in London. Special Agent Ingrid Skyberg is hauled out of her FBI training … Continue reading
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