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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Cut and Run; dark and gritty

Set in France against the backdrop of World War 1, Cut and Run is a gritty and interesting crime thriller. Written by established author Alec Marsh (known for the Drabble and Harris series), Cut and…

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Broken Madonna; haunting historical fiction

It was the title, Broken Madonna, that initially attracted me to this novel, closely followed by its evocative cover. But it was the compelling, character driven story of Anna Lucia’s debut novel that really captured…

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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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