Fiction set in post-Independent India
The Fertile Earth - Ruthvika Rao An unforgettable story of love and resistance surrounding two young people born across social lines, set against a tumultuous political landscape in India. This sounded…
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French Noir with a twist
French Noir with a twist Here's a series I want to shout about. I have spent hours in Paris' underworld yet again and it was an utter delight. The series…
Historical fiction set in Italy
The Glassmaker - Tracy Chevalier Tracy Chevalier is a top writer of historical fiction. She brings people to life from the page, weave a good story from small details and…
Isolation Island Scotland – Louise Minchin
Isolation Island Scotland - Louise Minchin Get excited about this book - written by a lovely lady and famous face - Louise has been on telly for years and now…
Swedish Cosy Crime
Cosy fiction in Sweden Sweden and the other Scandi countries are well known for their noir and Scandi crime but it would be a shame to think that this is…
