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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, Contemporary Fiction, Genres, Locations, Reviews

Book Review: Pivot

58-year-old Jackie Douglas thinks she has everything she wants – kids, grandchildren, and a comfortable retirement with her husband, Steve. Until one afternoon she comes home to find Steve packing a bag and her comfortable life suddenly moves out of bounds. Continue reading Book Review: Pivot

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

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, Contemporary Fiction, Genres, Locations, Reviews

Book Review: Young Women

When Emily meets the enigmatic and dazzling actress Tamsin, her life changes. But when a news article about a decades-old sexual assault case breaks, Emily realises Tamsin has been hiding a secret. Something that threatens to unravel everything… Continue reading Book Review: Young Women

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Book, Genres, Historical Fiction, Horror, Reviews

Book Review: Begars Abbey

Built on the foundations of an old convent, Begars moves and sings with the biting wind. There are dark places in the hidden tunnels beneath Begars. And they will not give up their secrets easily… Continue reading Book Review: Begars Abbey

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Book, Contemporary Fiction, Genres, Reviews, Thriller

Book Review: The Drowned Hour

Tormented by a terror of water, Hannah is stuck on an island over winter. Continue reading Book Review: The Drowned Hour

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Book, Contemporary Fiction, Genres, Locations, Reviews

Book Review: The Girl on the 88 Bus

Can one chance meeting change the course of your life? Continue reading Book Review: The Girl on the 88 Bus

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Book, Genres, Reviews, Thriller

Book Review: The Other Guest

One year ago, Leah’s feisty niece Amy, mysteriously drowned in the beautiful lake near her family-owned resort in Northern Italy. Continue reading Book Review: The Other Guest

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Book, Contemporary Fiction, Genres, Reviews

Book Review: Stargazer

Summer 1995 and two girls live by the lake as they study at a nearby college. Forging new identities for themselves, these friends face new challenges as they decide who they are. Continue reading Book Review: Stargazer

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Book, Genres, Reviews, Thriller

Book Review: The Box

Ed Truman’s family is falling apart. His daughter Ally is being targeted by an alt-right incel organisation. His house is being picketed, former clients are accusing him of sexual assault, his son won’t speak to him. And then Ally disappears. Continue reading Book Review: The Box

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