Rainforest; spine-chilling, addictive fiction

Rainforest, the new ghostly thriller by Sunday Times bestselling novelist Michelle Paver, is the ideal read for spooky season! With a compelling but chilling uneasiness, I couldn’t put this book down! Years ago I was…

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The Original Daughter; an emotive family portrait

Spanning over two decades, The Original Daughter is a powerful and emotive examination of intergenerational trauma. It is also a fascinating and intimate portrayal of Singapore working class society. Character driven and full of depth,…

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The Cardinal: The Secret Life of Thomas Wolsey

Alison Weir is back with thrilling new Tudor historic fiction. The Cardinal: The Secret Life of Thomas Wolsey tells an evocative story of ambition, pride, political intrigue, loyalty and betrayal. It also tells the story…

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No Precious Truth; spies, espionage and subterfuge

As a fan of wartime, gritty thrillers, I was immediately attracted to No Precious Truth, the first novel in a new crime series. Steeped in historical detail, this novel is refreshing as its protagonist is…

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The Secret Detective Agency; intriguing, historical cosy crime

I do enjoy a cosy crime novel. I also love the intrigue and subterfuge that comes from a good spy story. And then as many of my blog followers know, I’m also a big fan…

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