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Book Review: The Path of Thorns

Alone in the world, Asher Todd travels to the remote estate of Morwood Grange to become governess to three small children. Soon Asher fits in as if she’s always been there, but there are creatures that stalk the woods at night, spectres haunt the halls, and Asher is not as much a stranger as it might at first appear. Continue reading Book Review: The Path of Thorns

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Book, Genres, Historical Fiction, History, LGBTQ+, Locations, Reviews

Book Review: The House of Fortune

When Nella feels a strange prickling sensation on the back of her neck, she wonders if the miniaturist has returned for her… Continue reading Book Review: The House of Fortune

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Book, Genres, History, Locations, non-fiction, Reviews

Book Review: Vagabonds

A look beyond the cheerful Cockney stereotypes, shining a light on the lives of those who struggled to survive on the streets of London in the Victorian era. Continue reading Book Review: Vagabonds

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Book, Genres, Historical Fiction, History, Reviews

Book Review: Madwoman

In 1887, young Nellie Bly sets out for New York and a career in journalism, determined to make her way as a serious reporter, whatever that may take. Continue reading Book Review: Madwoman

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Book Review: That Green Eyed Girl

Seeking refuge from her own crisis, Ava discovers a chain of kindnesses, lies and betrayals – with one woman at the centre of it all… Continue reading Book Review: That Green Eyed Girl

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Book, Crime, Genres, Historical Fiction, History, Locations, Reviews

Book Review: The Homes

A thousand unwanted children live in The Homes, a village of orphans on the outskirts of Glasgow. Lesley was six before she learned that most children live with their parents. Continue reading Book Review: The Homes

Mrs PMay 26, 2022May 26, 2022Leave a comment
Book, Genres, Historical Fiction, History, Reviews, Romance

Book Review: A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting

Kitty Talbot needs a fortune. Or rather, she needs a husband who has a fortune. This is 1818 after all, and only men have the privilege of seeking their own riches. Continue reading Book Review: A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting

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Book, Crime, Genres, History, Locations, non-fiction

Book Review: Broadmoor Women

Broadmoor, Britain’s first asylum for criminal lunatics, was founded in 1863. In the first years of its existence, one in five patients was female. Continue reading Book Review: Broadmoor Women

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Book, Genres, Historical Fiction, History, Reviews

Book Review: The Orphanage Girls

Ruth dares to dream of another life – far away from the horrors within the walls of Bethnal Green’s infamous orphanage. Luckily she has her friends, Amy and Ellen – but she can’t keep them safe, and the suffering is only getting worse. Surely there must be a way out? Continue reading Book Review: The Orphanage Girls

Mrs PMay 17, 2022May 23, 202231 Comments
Book, Genres, Historical Fiction, History, Locations, Reviews

Book Review: Black Butterflies

Sarajevo, spring 1992. Each night, nationalist gangs erect barricades, splitting the diverse city into ethnic enclaves; each morning, the residents – whether Muslim, Croat or Serb – push the makeshift barriers aside. Continue reading Book Review: Black Butterflies

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