Historical fiction set in Tibet
The Last of Earth - Deepa Anappara Where are we going? Tibet! Not a place I bet many people have been before. The story takes us back to 1869, when the…
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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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Roadtrip mystery set across USA
Caller Unknown - Gillian McAllister Destination From the USA to Mexico and then….. Oh this is going to take you on QUITE the ride. From a nice plane ride to…
On the (Book) Map: The Cottingley Affair
The Cottingley Affair Cottingley refers a small village near Bradford, Yorkshire, known for the Cottingley Fairies - a series of photographs taken by cousins Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths in the 1910s. These photos…
Mystery set in the Australian Outback
Last One Out - Jane Harper Where are we going? The Australian Outback Think nothing for miles, dust, road tracks..... a very remote village Secrets from the past Carralon Ridge…
Spanish novel La Toffana
Spanish novel La Toffana Destination Rome, Italy 1658 To meet the woman from history who was accused of creating poisons which she would then sell to women who wanted control…
