Book review
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Diana’s March Book Review ~ Ticket to Eden by Ian K Pulham
Jack Lee is a likeable character, with secret horrific memories which never quite leave his consciousness. This affects his relationships and all of his life, until years later the possible nightmare scenario for our planet returns, but no-one takes him seriously. A love triangle runs along this thread when the two people whom he holds…
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Diana’s Book Review ~ The Girl From the Island by Lorna Cook
I’m still following the theme running through many books I choose to review: They tell a tale linked to history The books are often set in two time periods The location is a place either I have an affection for, or one I would dearly love to visit. Why did I choose this book? The…
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Diana’s August book review ~ The Madness of Grief by The Rev Richard Coles
Why did I choose this book? I know, I know; it’s the middle of September. Why am I writing my August book review now? I was looking at Elstow Abbey website one day, where both my parents are recently interred, and reading Father Paul’s newsletter, where he talked of how he felt the best way…
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Five Star Review for ‘MISSING Past and Present ~ my latest ~ ‘Mystery Inspired by History’
Lorraine 5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating & Enjoyable Reviewed in the United Kingdom Format: Kindle Edition “MISSING, Past and Present is a wonderful book, with two captivating stories. In the first we follow Dorothy’s journey as she becomes homeless following the disappearance of her husband and the arrest of her foster son. This story is…
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Book Review of the Month ~ Secrets of the Sea House by Elisabeth Gifford
Today I am reviving my monthly book review, but this time I will post it on my blog before adding it to my rolling reviews on my Book of the Month Page. Why did I choose this book? I was drawn to Secrets of the Sea because: I have visited Harris, Lewis and Uist and…
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Diana’s review ~Second Wind by Alison Henderson
Second Wind by Alison Henderson I was drawn to this book by the dreamy cover, the theme of making a fresh start and the memories of a fab couple of holidays on the Californian Coast ~ The Big Sur. As Laurel was nearing her mother’s vegetarian restaurant, following a long and arduous drive from Seattle…
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Review of ‘The Healing Paths of Fife’
REVIEW OF ‘THE HEALING PATHS OF FIFE’ on Amazon on 9th December 2019 Here is the latest review. It is 4 stars but I’m really chuffed that Ragner took the trouble to write it: “The first thing to note about this book is its subtitle, where Diana Jackson correctly classifies it both as a fantasy…
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Katherine the Duchess by Tony Riches
My first book review to begin 2020 is a great read! Katherine Willoughby’s unlikely marriage to Charles Brandon her guardian, makes her a baroness and leads to her walking close on the heels of all of Henry VIII’s wives ~ and between wives, even the King himself. She manages to remain in favour ~ just,…