Archive | July 2023

The Crying Cave Killings by Wes Markin

Jul27

Exciting & All Consuming

The Crying Cave Killings by Wes Markin is another fabulous crime suspense and the third book in The Yorkshire Murders series. It can be read as a stand-alone but I recommend reading the previous books first for maximum enjoyment.

I enjoyed being reunited with familiar faces who were once more relentless in their search for the truth.

The line between good and evil is blurred as a ‘good’ character is tormented by a terrible past event. The guilt over the choice made, and the path taken, continues to eat away.

There is the theme of identity. Some hide who they really are through shame of what others might think. There are some tragic decisions taken.

Family is important. Sometime we choose our family, at other times we are born into it. True family will always protect the vulnerable.

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The Ration Book Baby by Ellie Curzon

Jul25

Sowing Seeds Of Hope

The Ration Book Baby by Ellie Curzon is a delightful historical novel to start a new series.

 The action is set during the early years of World War II, near an air base in the South East. We follow a young nurse and her family, as well as the English and Polish airmen and their families.

The RAF functions as a family. Any losses are keenly felt by both the men and the local village.

We see that even in war prejudices and injustice still exist as not everyone greets the Poles with kindness. Grief and loss have distorted a viewpoint – but that is no excuse for poor behaviour and choices. Without the help of the Poles, Britain may well have lost the battle for the skies.

Prejudices against unmarried mothers force a baby to be abandoned. Kind hearts take the baby in as the search for her mother begins. We see the village pull together to help the ration book baby. “A kind gift in the face of so much tragedy… The world wasn’t a hopeless and dark place.” Kindness sows’ seeds of hope.

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So Last Century by Charles Nevin

Jul25

Satire At Its Finest

So Last Century by Charles Nevin is an extremely entertaining and unique look at the twentieth century events.

This is satire at its finest. The book is split into several sections, looking at key events in the last century.

Facts blend perfectly with fiction, literally, as we bump into characters from well known fiction. I knew I was in for a real treat as I started the book and immediately got to know and follow characters from My Fair Lady.

Following each section there are a few pages talking about what actually happened at the time and where the fictional characters came from.

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A Holiday Romance In Ferry Lane Market by Nicola May

Jul25

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A Holiday Romance in Ferry Lane Market

When soap actor Sabrina Swift loses her way due to a public scandal, she packs up her life, heads to Cornwall and randomly finds herself running a Christmas gift shop in the quaint and quirky Ferry Lane Market.

Changing her looks and identity to keep her anonymity, the newcomer starts to make friends and enemies as she walks a frosty path in the established community.

And as rumours start circling that the outside market is going to be shut down, Sabrina is not only ensconced in an unexpected love triangle but is also faced with a difficult decision that could alter both her life and those of the inhabitants of Hartmouth forever.

Charming characters and a beautifully written setting make for a delightful and uplifting tale that explores themes of self-discovery, belonging and the importance of following your heart.

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