The Frozen River set in Hallowell, Maine
The Frozen River, Hallowell This is one fascinating story. A novel inspired by the real life figure of Martha Ballard who was a midwife in the mid west. The novel…
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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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Historical fiction set in 1700s London
The Art of a Lie You know when a book comes along that makes you sit up and take notice. A book that makes you smile, want to hug it…
Historical novel set in Florence and Venice
Carnival of Lies - D V Bishop If you haven't read the Cesare Aldo novels yet, get to it as you are missing out! This is the fifth in the…
Deadline set in the world of live TV- Steph McGovern
Deadline- Steph McGovern Steph McGovern has been on the TV for ages now - she's a stalwart of the news and her own show Steph's Packed Lunch which ran until…
Books that reimagine fairytales
Books that reimagine fairytales There are books that really propel you into fairyesque worlds. I have a corner of my reading room where I like to have a few books…
