Barbara Goldie
The Wells
The first of a series to be called the Hope Trilogy, The Wells is a long, well-written read, a lovely blend…
All the Beauty Under the Sun
A superbly written book, this is a poignant and very readable novel. The rich, colourful and complex characters bring this…
The Road Back
A love story beautifully told, with passion that crosses both time and culture. The atmospheric cover entices the reader to…
Who’s Who in Women’s Historical Fiction
A must‑have for the bookshelf of lovers of historical fiction, this book is well researched and packed full of information…
Penny Lace
As the jacket says, this is a novel of men machines and money. Penny is the name of a factory…
Julia
The book starts in the 1980s when Chris Dudok is found dead in his study by his driver. He has…
There’s Always Tomorrow
There’s Always Tomorrow is an excellent, very readable first novel from Pam Weaver which is set in Worthing, just after…
The Widow Makers: Strife
Strife is the second book in the Widow Makers trilogy. It is a well paced, very readable novel in the…
The House of Women
The House of Women is a poignant, very readable novel of life in Victorian England, which is set in Leeds…
Tulagi Hotel
Tulagi Hotel is a wonderful, very readable novel which follows the life of ace US Marine fighter pilot Jack McGuire.…
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