September 1890. The academic year begins at the Carlisle school — a military-style boarding school for Indians run by Captain Richard Henry Pratt whose motto, “Kill the Indian, Save the Man” is enforced in the classroom… Continue reading Book Review: To Save the Man
Grace is appalled when a body, dragged from the Thames, is identified as Catherine Smith, who has lodged with Grace and her family for the last eight years before suddenly disappearing. Continue reading Book Review: The Lodger
In the eyes of her family, Artemisia should accept her fate. In the eyes of the law, she is the villain. Continue reading Book Review: Disobedient
Women can be heroes. When nursing student Frankie McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation, so when her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path. Continue reading Book Review: The Women
Sometimes the greatest spectacle hides the darkest secrets… Continue reading Book Review: The Theatre of Glass and Shadows
Set against the backdrop of developing modern China, this debut is part coming-of-age tale, part family and social drama, as it follows two generations searching for belonging and opportunity in a rapidly changing world. Continue reading Book Review: River East, River West
A Malayan mother becomes an unlikely spy for the invading Japanese forces during WWII, which has shocking consequences that rain upon her community and family. Continue reading Book Review: The Storm We Made
While Amara plays for power in Rome’s imperial palace, those dearest to her remain in Pompeii. But it is AD 79, and mighty Mount Vesuvius is about to make itself known… Continue reading Book Review: The Temple of Fortuna
An historical thriller that paints a vibrant portrait of a California buffeted by the turbulent crosswinds of a world at war and a society about to undergo massive change. Continue reading Book Review: The Golden Gate
Synopsis In the middle of Harlem, in the dead of night, a woman falls from a second storey window. In her hand, she holds a passport and the name written on it is Lena Aldridge… Lena arrived in Harlem less than two weeks ago, full of hope for her burgeoning romance with Will Goodman, the handsome musician she met on board the Queen Mary. Will … Continue reading Audiobook Review: Harlem After Midnight
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