THE HARBOUR MASTER'S DAUGHTER BY TANIA CROSSE
I love a strong heroine, and Rebecca Westbrook is exactly that. Compulsive, maybe foolhardy even, but with a courage that was unusual for its time and I really enjoyed her story.
Read moreI love a strong heroine, and Rebecca Westbrook is exactly that. Compulsive, maybe foolhardy even, but with a courage that was unusual for its time and I really enjoyed her story.
Read moreA genuinely emotional, properly grown up summer read, and one not to be missed. Put it in your suitcase now.
Read moreI learnt so much from this excellent novel set in Canada. I had never heard of the devastating explosion in the harbour at Halifax which flattened part of the town and killed thousands. But as the inciting incident for the book, it worked perfectly.
Read moreDefinitely a contender for my book of the year, I absolutely adored this Second World War family saga that reminded me so much of a long term favourite author, R F Delderfield.
Read moreThis book has a huge heart, wonderful characters you care about instantly, and a rich feeling of community.
Read moreSet mainly during, and a little after, the Second World War, this is different to the typical ‘home front’ story because the war forms the backdrop, rather than being centre stage.
Read moreFor most authors – even quite successful ones – having widespread retail distribution is a pipe dream. So how do you buy their books?
Read moreWith Angela Petch’s sumptuous descriptions of the landscape, people and food, it was certainly worth the wait to get to Sicily.
Read morePlease can I go on a Caroline James holiday every year? Her books are so full of joy, feeling, and wonderful characters I just want to be part of them.
Read moreThe Cowgirl Nanny is the perfect heart-warming read, with characters who’ll live with me for a very long time.
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