Moonlight and the Pearler’s Daughter set in Australia
A pearl of a journey to Australia with Lizzie Pook This is a wonderful novel. Set along the Australian coast where the pearling industry is well underway, this is a…
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Pandora – a novel set in Georgian London
Pandora - the Greek myth reimagined. London, 1799. Dora Blake is an aspiring jewellery artist who lives with her uncle in what used to be her parents' famed shop of…
Reading habits
Habits you have when reading Humans are said to be creatures of habit. Wonder if that translates to readers? Do you have habits when reading? Things you do all the…
Mermaid of Black Conch set in the Caribbean
Bookreview of Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey There were so many reasons I wanted to read this novel. The cove for one is stunning, and the promise of…
Books with Christmassy settings
Novels to read at Christmas Time There are novels set in snowy climates and with Christmas trees on the cover of course. Perfect for the festive season. What about some…
