The Blackbirds of St Giles; stunning

The Blackbirds of St Giles is a gripping historical thriller about siblings Daniel and Pearl, who escape slavery in Jamaica, only to face deception and danger in 18th century London. Amidst organized crime led by Elias, they find hope in the Blackbirds, a brotherhood fighting for freedom. Written by Lila Cain, it promises to be a bestseller.

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Life Begins; a refreshing relationship drama

Life Begins proved to be such a tonic of a read for me. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, especially all the relationship dramas explored throughout the plot. For me, this book was easy to read…

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The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux; a novel not to be missed

I love fierce, strong female characters, and there is none better than ninety year old Ruby Devereaux. The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux took the book world by storm when it was released in hardback…

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Diva; a compelling 20th century Greek tragedy

For years I’ve been fascinated by Maria Callas, who many deem to be the greatest opera singer of all time. Although sadly, for some, Maria Callas is not famous for her extraordinary talent. Rather she…

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The King’s Messenger; intriguing historical darkness portrayed through a compelling love story

Like many history fans, I have heard a few ‘scandalous’ rumours about King James V of Scotland who also became James I of England. Son of Mary Queen of Scots, he has left his mark…

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