This novel takes us from the vineyards of Burgundy in 1942 to Paris in 1990, two periods linked by a bottle of wine bought at auction at the Hôtel Drouot for a colossal sum in 1990. What is the story behind this precious bottle? June 1942 - Martine is 7 years old and lives with... Continue Reading →
The National Trust does an exceptional job of preserving British heritage in so many ways. I always enjoy browsing the National Trust shops because they have lovely books and cooking books always get my attention. This one is really very informative. It is a tour through all regions of Britain and a look at their... Continue Reading →
Quand je voyage, j'aime bien découvrir des livres d'auteurs du pays que je visite. Je suis tombée récemment sur une liste, compilée sur Babelio, de polars par pays. Il suffit de cliquer sur la carte et la liste sort pour le pays concerné. Bravo à Babelio pour cette liste où vous pourrez trouver votre bonheur... Continue Reading →
The publisher's summary: A year after the devastating events that took place in Fool Me Once, a secret from former Detective Sami Kierce's college days comes back to haunt him. Present day is hard enough for Kierce, but his past isn’t through with him yet…Sami Kierce, a young college grad backpacking in Spain with friends, wakes... Continue Reading →
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Dans ce polar historique, Michaëla Watteaux mêle deux époques qui reviennent au fil des chapitres: la Grande Guerre et les années folles. Le roman commence à l'époque de la guerre, dans un hôpital du Jura où l'on utilise la technique de la faradisation sur les soldats souffrant des conséquences des obus, notamment ceux qui sont... Continue Reading →
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