The publisher's presentation:Jayne Ferguson has always been a keeper of secrets, most especially her own . . .If there’s one thing Jayne Ferguson has learnt in her life, it’s that every blessing comes with a curse. She married the most handsome man on the isle of St Kilda - but he’s a bully. She inherited... Continue Reading →
The publisher's summary: Can one house hold a lifetime of secrets? Corfu, 1930The moment Thirza Caruthers sets foot on Corfu, memories flood back: the scent of jasmine, the green shutters of her family’s home — and her brother Billy’s tragic disappearance years before.Returning to the Greek house, high above clear blue waters, Thirza tries to... Continue Reading →
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 publisher’s introduction December 1952As a young Queen Elizabeth II prepares to deliver her first Christmas speech, staff work behind the scenes to get ready for the festivities at Sandringham Estate. Among them are Jack and Olive – old friends who are surprised to be reunited after seven years apart.While Olive works for the BBC... Continue Reading →
This excellent historical mystery by Kate Furnivall starts just before Christmas 1933 in France. Gilles Malroux is sitting in the Paris-Strasbourg train, where he is following someone with a suitcase he is interested in. All of the sudden, the train crashes in another train. In the mayhem that follows, Gilles swaps wallets with another man... Continue Reading →
Murano in 1496 is the setting of this breathtaking novel by Tracy Chevalier. Our protagonist, Orsola Rosso, comes from a long line of glassmakers and aspires to follow in her family's footsteps. Orsola finds her calling with unwavering determination as she crafts multi-colored glass beads. She matures into an expert in the field in a... Continue Reading →
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