Monthly Archives: October 2015

“Hidden” by Karen E. Olson – Book Review

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Fictionophile

Starting over.  Who among us has not at one time yearned for it – if only fleetingly?  And to start over on a small, scenic island in a house by the sea.  Idyllic. The protagonist of “Hidden” has done just … Continue reading →

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“The Lake House” by Kate Morton – Book Review

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Fictionophile

An abandoned house in enchanting Cornwall coupled with a seventy year old cold case of a missing child.  Interest piqued?  Mine certainly was.  Add to that the author is Kate Morton and I knew I was in for a treat.  … Continue reading →

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“The child garden” by Catriona McPherson – Book Review

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Fictionophile

It is October – so of course I wanted to read a novel with a creepy cover…   This one fits the bill wonderfully! “The Child Garden” of the title has a twofold meaning.  It alludes to the poems of Robert … Continue reading →

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“Mrs. Sinclair’s suitcase” by Louise Walters – Book Review

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Fictionophile

Sometimes the cover really does sell the book.   Such was the case with Louise Walters’ “Mrs. Sinclair’s suitcase“.  A cover that is immediately attractive to bibliophiles – fitting because books play a role in the story. A blog post about … Continue reading →

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“My sister’s grave” by Robert Dugoni – Book Review

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Fictionophile

The picturesque town of Cedar Grove in Washington’s Cascade mountains was always a place of happiness and sanctuary for Tracy.  She grew up in a warm and loving environment with her beloved sister Sarah, and her dear mother and father.  … Continue reading →

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