Monthly Archives: November 2014

“Cold mourning” by Brenda Chapman – Book Review

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Fictionophile

Set in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city during the week leading up to Christmas, “Cold mourning” was a perfect novel to read this time of year. The prologue opens in 1995 in northern Canada where two young First Nations girls have … Continue reading →

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“This little piggy” by Bea Davenport – Book Review

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Fictionophile

Although the Northern England of thirty years ago seems a lifetime and a world away, Bea Davenport transports the reader to the setting of “This Little Piggy“ with a finesse which belies the fact that this is only her second … Continue reading →

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“The secret place” by Tana French – Book Review

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Fictionophile

Years ago I started the Dublin Murder Squad series by Tana French.  I read the first two novels and enjoyed them very much.  Then, as is the case more and more, I had so many other titles to read that … Continue reading →

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“Precious thing” by Colette McBeth – Book Review

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Fictionophile

You don’t have to be female to enjoy this debut novel, but I’m pretty sure that being female will help you to understand it.  After all, this is a novel about the precious commodity of female friendship – and nothing … Continue reading →

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