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“The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant” by Kayte Nunn – Book Review

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Fictionophile

1951-52 – Esther Durrant has just lost her infant son. Blaming herself, and suffering from post-natal depression, she is despondent and lethargic. Her husband, at a loss as to what to do, sends her to one of the Isles of … Continue reading →

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“Everything My Mother Taught Me” by Alice Hoffman – Book Review

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Fictionophile

The year is 1908. After losing her beloved father, thirteen year-old Adeline elects to never speak again. Her widowed mother, now having to find a way to support herself and her daughter, takes a menial job at a remote island … Continue reading →

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“My Kind of People” by Lisa Duffy – Book Review

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Fictionophile

Leo – a talented architect, has lived on Ichabod Island his entire life. He has become used to being one of very few black people on the island and the fact that he is gay further influences his distinction from … Continue reading →

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“The Island Child” by Molly Aitken – Book Review

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Fictionophile

“So many lies are built out of a wish to shield the ones we love from the horror of the truth.” “Boys were all free while girls were tied to the hearth and kept sleepy inside like gentle calves in … Continue reading →

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“The Other Mrs.” by Mary Kubica – Book Review

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Fictionophile

Sadie Foust has had a sense of foreboding ever since she first saw the house they had inherited from her husband’s sister. Along with the house came an extra responsibility in the form of her niece, Imogen. Sixteen years old, … Continue reading →

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“Holy Island” by L.J. Ross – Book Review

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Fictionophile

“People kill each other all over the world.” “Sure, but Lindisfarne — it’s holy. It’s like killing someone in church.” “Holy Island” was the winner of a poll I created to let my fellow bloggers and followers vote on which … Continue reading →

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“The golden hour” by T. Greenwood – Book Review

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Fictionophile

I’ll readily admit that the reason for choosing this novel was the stunning cover.  Then, when I realized that it was largely set on an island in Maine, the decision was made. Wyn Davies is a thirty-three year-old artist. She … Continue reading →

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