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A collection of book reviews, literary travel journeys and best books set in posts

Literary journeys – Look here for books set in a whole range of locations and settings grouped together

BookTrail of the Month – the best book(trail) an author has taken us on

Literary Packages – what are the best books with a strong sense of setting or location for each month?

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Books with Birds in them

  • Submitted: 4th April 2024

Books with Birds in them Our feathered friends can be on covers or characters in books. Birds usually mean something strange and gothic is going to happen. They can also…

Books about women hidden in history

  • Submitted: 3rd April 2024

Books about women hidden in history There are books which introduce you to some amazing women, often tucked away in history and forgotten by history lessons. When a book brings…

Book of Secrets set in Rome

  • Submitted: 2nd April 2024

Book of Secrets set in Rome - Anna Mazzola I have recently come across a real life story about a woman who was accused of being a witch in 1600s…

Historical fiction set in London

  • Submitted: 1st April 2024

The Library Thief- Kuchenga Shenjé When you have a book with the tagline: "The library is under lock and key. But its secrets can't be contained" what do you do?…

Historical fiction set in Rome

  • Submitted: 29th March 2024

A Poisoner's Tale - Cathryn Kemp Historical fiction set in Rome A gripping historical fiction novel inspired by the real life woman - Giulia Tofana - and many others, who worked…

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The Nightingale’s Castle

1573: Inspired by the true story of  ‘The Blood Countess’

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