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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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The Venus of Salo – set in Italy – by Ben Pastor

  • Submitted: 10th June 2024

The Venus of the Republic of Salò The Venus of Salo - set in Italy - by Ben Pastor is a thriller from Bitter Lemon Press so a definite must read…

Stranger’s Companion set on SARK

  • Submitted: 7th June 2024

The Stranger's Companion - SARK A mystery novel set on SARK you say? A novel based on a true life mystery you say? One with a classic cover just dying…

The King’s Witches set in SCOTLAND

  • Submitted: 5th June 2024

Historical fiction about witch trials - Kate Foster The King's Witches set in SCOTLAND - there are a lot of books about witch trials in and around the UK -…

A Divine Fury set in Florence

  • Submitted: 3rd June 2024

A Divine Fury set in Florence Want a literary holiday in Florence? On the trail of a killer? Be part of one of the best historical series around? Then you…

Amuse Bouche trail around France – Carolyn Boyd

  • Submitted: 30th May 2024

Amuse Bouche in France What you can tell straight away from this book is how much Carolyn loves France and all the food in it. This is a love song…

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Never Tear Us Apart

1942, 2025: Fate has brought them together. Will time tear them apart?

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