Waltho Williams lives in a beautiful home – La Maison du Paradis – in the small village of Poutaloux-Beauvoir in Western France. It is July and the opening of his French Cookery School. He has a Celebrity Chef – Daniel Douglas de Beers – from the Cotswolds to teach the classes, ably assisted by SousContinue reading “The French Cookery School by Caroline James”
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Publication Day Push – The Little Bookshop by the Sea by Eliza J. Scott
The Little Bookshop by the Sea by Eliza J. Scott This is my review from June 2022. (The first book in the Welcome to Mickleway Bay series) The novel is set in the seaside town of Micklewick Bay on the North Yorkshire coast, where Florrie Appleton (32) works at The Happy Hartes Bookshop. All readersContinue reading “Publication Day Push – The Little Bookshop by the Sea by Eliza J. Scott”
Author interview – Victoria Scott
1) Which childhood books and authors were your favourites? Do you think they influenced you in wanting to become an author? I was obsessed with Roald Dahl. Particularly Matilda, which came out when I was a little girl. I was given the hardback as a present. I still have it, and my daughter is readingContinue reading “Author interview – Victoria Scott”
Making Memories at the Cornish Cove by Kim Nash
I was excited to read this book, as I loved the first book in the series (Hopeful Hearts at the Cornish Cove) where we meet Meredith, who makes a new start in life by buying a lighthouse on impulse. This book (book three) features Meredith’s mum, Lydia and her story. Meredith is in there too,Continue reading “Making Memories at the Cornish Cove by Kim Nash”
The House at the Edge of the Woods
The main characters in the book are a married couple Ben and Rebecca. Ben’s mum was murdered in 1993, when he was seven years old. He met Rebecca at a party when she was 33 and after a whirlwind romance, they got married. That was six years ago now and they live in a cottageContinue reading “The House at the Edge of the Woods”
Bloodshed on the Boards by Judy Leigh
Bloodshed on the Boards by Judy Leigh is a Morwenna Mutton Mystery – in fact, book two in the series. I read and enjoyed the previous one – Foul Play at Seal Bay – and was looking forward to catching up with everyone again. It’s April. We catch up with Morwenna (62) and her family,Continue reading “Bloodshed on the Boards by Judy Leigh”
Publication Day – A Prayer for Junie by Fran Clark
Huge congratulations to the lovely Fran Clark! Her latest book is out – A Prayer for Junie. Available from – https://mybook.to/APrayerForJunie The Blurb Newly married Junie has found love but she has no idea who her husband really is. When her life is in danger, there is only one way this relationship can end. PhilomenaContinue reading “Publication Day – A Prayer for Junie by Fran Clark”
Widows on the Wine Path by Julia Jarman
The book begins in 2013, where we meet Liberty ‘Libby’ Allgood, who is in her mid-sixties and a writer for the local newspaper. She was married to Jim, who died seven months before. They have three kids (Eleanor – with daughter Ellie-Jo, 4 – and two sons Simon and Ben) and Libby lives with herContinue reading “Widows on the Wine Path by Julia Jarman”
Maid of Steel by Kate Baker
Happy book birthday to Maid of Steel! I read this in 2023 and this was my review. REVIEW The story begins in Manhattan, USA in March 1911. We meet Emma Quinn and her friend Martina who are both supporters of the American Women’s Suffrage Association. They work at the Joseph Cobb factory, making clothes. JosephContinue reading “Maid of Steel by Kate Baker”
Author interview – Jodi Taylor
Big thanks to Jodi for answering my bookish questions for my blog today. Her Chronicles of St Mary’s series of books are ones so many people love, including many of my friends and family, that I know many people will want to know more about this very talented author. Which childhood books and authors wereContinue reading “Author interview – Jodi Taylor”
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