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Jane and her mother flee to England when the French king dies unexpectedly. The pair are welcomed to the court of King Henry VII and he even assigns Jane to his children’s household, starting friendships that last for decades… The Pleasure Palace is the first book in the Secrets of the Tudor Court series by […]

The Handmaid’s tale is a modern classic. I last read it over 20 years ago and have not yet seen the TV series. Offred is a handmaid whose sole purpose is to procreate with her commander. She is resented at all levels of society whilst also resenting her situation. She dreams of freedom but is […]

Matt Mills dreams of being a stand up comedian but it is a tough business and he is only 12! Matt Millz is a children’s book aimed at ages 9-12 but adults will love it too! I wish I could bottle how happy this book made me. The stupid smile I had throughout, the laugh […]

1969, teenager Florence is sent away to the Scottish island of Harris to have her baby. 2005, Nell discovers a family secret and heads to Harris to find the truth. Little Wing is an emotional book full of family drama and the nuances of family relationships and friendships. 16 year old Florence becomes pregnant after […]

A book within a book! Author Alan Conway sends his final manuscript to his publisher and editor. But the book is incomplete and Alan dies before they can ask about the ending. Editor Susan notices similarities between the book and real life: has a murder been committed? Magpie Murders is a murder mystery within another. […]