The novel, Peril At End House was published in early February, 1932. It followed previous Poirot mysteries, The Mystery of the Blue Train, published in 1928, and a play, Black Coffee in 1930. As Peril At End … Continue reading Peril At End House by Agatha Christie
I took my time reading this magical little story. A quiet, gentle story filled with wisdom that left me feeling inspired. Full of character and soul, this is a story … Continue reading Welcome To The Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum (translated by Shanna Tan)
Just finished You Are Here by David Nicholls (author of One Day). Wonderful, beautiful and uplifting. A gentle read in troubled times. Perfect bank holiday reading. I adore how David Nicholls writes. He gives us a masterclass in dialogue and characterisation. It feels completely effortless. And, it makes me want to chuck on my walking boots and get out there. Loved it. ❤️
Marnie is stuck.
Stuck working alone in her London flat , stuck battling the long afternoons and a life that often feels like it’s passing her by.
Michael is coming undone.
Reeling from his wife’s departure, increasingly reclusive, taking himself on long, solitary walks across the moors and fells.
When a persistent mutual friend and some very English weather conspire to bring them together, Marnie and Michael suddenly find themselves alone on the most epic of walks and on the precipice of a new friendship.
But can they survive the journey?
Cornwall, 1972. Three keepers vanish from a remote lighthouse, miles from the shore. The entrance door is locked from the inside. The clocks have stopped. The tale is set for … Continue reading The Lamplighters by Emma Stonex
Thirty Days of Darkness by Jenny Lund Madsen The blurb A snobbish Danish literary author is challenged to write a crime novel in thirty days, travelling to a small village … Continue reading Thirty Days of Darkness – Orenda Books Bookclub Chat – part one.
Today I am delighted to back on tour with Bookouture for the latest in The Lady Swift Murder Mystery series. Synopsis Glitzy parties, sightseeing at the Statue of Liberty and … Continue reading Murder in Manhattan by Verity Bright
The first Essie Fox book I read was one of my early book reviews for Lovereading. It was Elijah’s Mermaid and I adored it. And so began a love for … Continue reading The Fascination by Essie Fox
Am feeling a little book drunk after finishing this one. I picked it up three days ago when it decided that now was the right time for me to read … Continue reading The Librarian by Salley Vickers
Today I am delighted to take part in the Bookouture blog tour for Murder on the Scottish Hills by Lydia Travers. Synopsis When Maud McIntyre and her lady’s maid Daisy … Continue reading Murder in the Scottish Hills by Lydia Travers
Today I’m delighted to be back onboard another Lady Swift Mystery blog tour. This time Eleanor is racing against time to find a brutal murderer as she crosses the ocean … Continue reading Death On Deck by Verity Bright
Tales Before Bedtime 