Tag Archives: family secrets

“The Peacock Summer” by Hannah Richell – Book Review

Posted on June 13, 2019 by

Present day – Maggie Oberon has been living a rather hedonistic life in Australia for the past year. She fled England after breaking up with her fiance under a dark cloud. When she learns of her beloved grandmother’s health issues, … Continue reading →

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“Where the memories lie” by Sibel Hodge – Book Review

Posted on October 3, 2018 by

“And when the memories lie, sometimes it’s best to let the truth stay hidden.” Twenty-five years ago, Olivia Tate’s best friend Katie left their Dorset village, never to be heard from again. Olivia Tate, her husband Ethan, and her twelve-year-old … Continue reading →

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“The Bookshop of Yesterdays” by Amy Meyerson – Book Review

Posted on May 25, 2018 by

Schoolteacher Miranda Brooks reaches a crossroads in her life when she learns of her Uncle Billy’s death.  He was a big and very important part of her childhood years, but a family rift resulted in her not seeing him for … Continue reading →

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“The Widow’s House” by Carol Goodman

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

I’ll admit first off that it was the stunning cover that first attracted me to this novel. Then, when I realized I had already read a book by this author that I really enjoyed (“The drowning tree“), the deal was … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Edelweiss, ghost stories, gothic fiction, Suspense | Tagged , , , , , | 14 Comments

“Disclaimer” by Renée Knight – Book Review

Posted on June 26, 2015 by

“Fiction is the truth inside the lie” ~ Stephen King. “Disclaimer” is an intricate novel of family secrets.  A story of how we don’t really ever know the ones we deem to love the best.  A novel which portrays how … Continue reading →

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