Tag Archives: family secrets

“Letters From the Past” by Erica James – Book Review

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Fictionophile

With many points of view taken into account, this is a story of family. As in all families, there are those we love, those we like, and those we cannot abide. All are portrayed here. Central to the novel is … Continue reading →

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“The Peacock Summer” by Hannah Richell – Book Review

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Fictionophile

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 Fictionophile

“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 Fictionophile

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 – Book Review

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Fictionophile

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 →

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“Disclaimer” by Renée Knight – Book Review

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Fictionophile

“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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