Novel set in Japan – The Pine Islands by Marion Poschmann
The Pine Islands of Japan translated by Jen Calleja A novel which takes a journey about life itself and creates a meandering and captivating story of…
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The Dark thriller set in Antarctica by Emma Haughton
Is it Dark in Antarctica asks Emma Haughton? A&E doctor Kate North is offered the chance to be an emergency replacement at the UN research…
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Thriller set in Cold as Hell Iceland – Lilja Sigurdardóttir
Icelandic mystery with Lilja Sigurdardóttir Iceland bound today with the new novel by Lilja Sigurdardóttir. The plot of this immediately captivated me: Áróra returns to…
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Police procedural set in Orkney – Lin Anderson
Book set on Orkney with Lin Anderson The Killing Tide by Lin Anderson sees forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod investigating a mysterious abandoned ship which has swept…
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The Fair Botanists set in Edinburgh by Sara Sheridan
The Fair Botanists of Edinburgh by Sara Sheridan It's the summer of 1822 and Edinburgh is abuzz with rumours of King George IV's impending visit.…
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