Synopsis In the years before the war, Sylvie Charlot was a leading light in Paris fashion with many friends among musicians, artists and writers. Now she is largely forgotten. Spending time in Paris during a break in his acting career, Colin Mallory sees a striking portrait of Sylvie. Some think it is a late work by Édouard Vuillard but there is no signature or documentary … Continue reading Book Review: The Purple Shadow
Should he live or should he die? You decide. Continue reading Book Review: The Hive
In an effort to help housewives with food rationing, a BBC radio program called The Kitchen Front is putting on a cooking contest – and the grand prize is a job as the program’s first-ever female co-host. Continue reading Book Review: The Kitchen Front
The pearl-diving boat captained by Eliza’s eccentric father returns, but he is missing. Whispers from townsfolk point to mutiny or murder. Headstrong Eliza knows it’s up to her to discover who, or what, is really responsible. Continue reading Book Review: Moonlight and the Pearler’s Daughter
Zoe didn’t meet her daughter the way most mothers do. She finds five-year-old Maddie alone and dirty on a countryside road. Frightened for Maddie’s safety, she takes her back to her father. But Maddie wasn’t lost, she was there to lure her serial killer dad’s new victim. Continue reading Book Review: My Perfect Daughter
Forget everything you think you know about strippers, as Stacey Clare takes a detailed look at the sex industry. Continue reading Book Review: The Ethical Stripper
1464. Family conflicts, Lancaster against York, the fight for the English throne continues. Continue reading Book Review: The York King
Arthur Du Fuss, bitter, alone, and ignored by his neighbours, has two secrets: one dies with him when he commits suicide; the other is the vast wealth he amassed through the creation of a cult board game. Now his erstwhile neighbours receive a post-mortem invitation to the offices of a charismatic City lawyer to play a final version of the game; the prize – Arthur’s fortune. Continue reading Book Review: Let the Game Commence
Edinburgh is gripped by the greatest terror it has ever known. A lone bomber is targeting victims across the city and no one is safe. Continue reading Book Review: One for Sorrow
When the RAF come to stay at Raven Hall, Rosina finds herself intrigued by their charismatic, albeit young, officer. But is there time for love with the war looming and her eldest daughter leaving home? Continue reading Book Review: A Mother’s War
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