Tag Archives: Setting

“Devil’s Day” by Andrew Michael Hurley – Book Review

Posted on October 15, 2019 by

In rural Lancashire, almost on the Yorkshire border, there is a place called the ‘Endlands”. A place where generations of the same families have eked out an existence from farming. An insular place riven with superstition and long-standing family feuds. … Continue reading →

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“The Sea Glass Sisters” by Lisa Wingate – Book Review

Posted on August 19, 2019 by

The prequel novella which introduces the Carolina Heirlooms series. Elizabeth Gallagher is a 911 operator. Blaming herself for an on-the-job mistake, she has lost confidence in her ability and feels guilty about the outcome of the case. Elizabeth’s guilt is … Continue reading →

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“Grief cottage” by Gail Godwin – Book Review

Posted on August 11, 2017 by

Marcus Harshaw is eleven years old, but he has an old soul. He and his mother lived together in semi-poverty sharing a bedroom. An only child, he was studious and dependable. Serious and academically advanced, Marcus excelled at school and … Continue reading →

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“Beyond the wild river” by Sarah Maine

Posted on August 2, 2017 by

“Beyond the wild river” has two distinct timelines. A short one in 1888 in Scotland and the other larger one five years later in the United States and Canada.  Set during a time when class and gender were a greater … Continue reading →

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Series I started that I would LOVE to finish (part 4) – Erin Hart

Posted on March 2, 2017 by

You know how it is.  Years ago you read a book you REALLY liked, then the sequel, which you also really liked.  Then… years pass and you realize that this author has written another two novels, all featuring the same characters, all … Continue reading →

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“Breaking light” by Karin Altenberg

Posted on February 28, 2017 by

After reading the last page of this touching and tragic story, I view the wonderfully perfect cover as particularly poignant.  Two small boys, hand in hand… But let me tell you a bit about the story.  First we meet Gabriel, a … Continue reading →

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“Rainy day sisters” by Kate Hewitt

Posted on February 3, 2017 by

Like the lovely aga on the cover, “Rainy day sisters” will leave you feeling warm and happy. Set in the west of Cumbria, this novel features two sisters who are virtual strangers.  They have the same mother, but they grew … Continue reading →

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“Pocketful of names” (A title I remember as a favorite that I would like to re-read)

Posted on January 29, 2017 by

Several years ago, long before I started this blog, I read a wonderful novel by Joe Coomer called “A pocketful of names“.   It had every quality that I like in fiction.  The characters sprang to life off the page. … Continue reading →

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“The bird tribunal” by Agnes Ravatn – Book Review

Posted on January 24, 2017 by

Allis Hagtorn has done something of which she is profoundly ashamed.  She seeks anonymity and a refuge where she can come to terms with her behavior and her future.  She finds employment in a remote house on a Norwegian fjord. … Continue reading →

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“The white shepherd” by Annie Dalton

Posted on January 16, 2017 by

Anna Hopkins is in her early thirties and lives alone in an imposing house in Oxford that was once owned by her grandparents.   During her teenage years she suffered from an unspeakable family tragedy, and her entire life is irrevocably changed … Continue reading →

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“Where it hurts” by Reed Farrel Coleman

Posted on January 13, 2017 by

A gritty, atmospheric new series about the other side of Long Island, far from the wealth of the Hamptons, where real people live—and die. John Augustus Murphy is a sad, cynical, and empty man.  His life has been riddled by loss. … Continue reading →

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Trilogies to Treasure – Part 2 – Peter May’s Lewis trilogy

Posted on January 10, 2017 by

Many readers cannot commit to a lengthy series.  They find it too daunting, too time intensive.  They will often choose stand-alone novels for these reasons.  I am here to introduce you to some prime examples that bridge the gap between … Continue reading →

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“Weathering” by Lucy Wood – Book Review

Posted on December 30, 2016 by

A cold, cold, river.  An even colder, deserted, and unloved house.  It is here that Ada brings her six year-old daughter, Pepper.  The very first thing they do when they arrive is they take Pearl’s ashes to the river and … Continue reading →

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“The Twilight Wife” by A. J. Banner

Posted on December 15, 2016 by

A diving accident in Deception Pass, and four years of memories are missing.  All she has are photographs and the assurances of her devoted husband.  But what if her memory loss has a more sinister cause? Kyra and Jacob have a … Continue reading →

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Series to Savour 4 – Ann Cleeves’ Shetland mysteries

Posted on December 14, 2016 by

I’m not sure what it is about the remote, isolated, and beautiful Hebrides that attracts so many readers.  All I know is that it is THIS SETTING that first attracted me to this series and enticed me to read it. … Continue reading →

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