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Boldwood Books 20 March 2023 Alardyce Trilogy #3 My thanks to the publishers for my copy of this book and to Rachel's Random Resources for the invitation to the blog tour |
Friday, 24 March 2023
๐ Blog Tour ~ His Fatal Legacy by Heather Atkinson
Thursday, 23 March 2023
๐ Book Review ~ The Department of Conspiracy by Cal Georgeson
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19 January 2023 My thanks to Cameron Publicity for my copy of this book |
Wednesday, 22 March 2023
๐ Blog Tour ~ The Woolworths Girl's Promise by Elaine Everest
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Pan Macmillan 16 March 2023 Woolworth Series #8 My thanks to the publisher for my copy of this book and the opportunity to be part of the blog tour |
Saturday, 18 March 2023
๐ Book Review ~ Ten Poems about Rubbish from Candlestick Press
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March 2023 My thanks to the publishers for my copy of this poetry pamphlet |
Thursday, 16 March 2023
๐ Book Review ~ Dark Queen Wary by Paul Doherty
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Severn House 7 March 2023 Margaret Beaufort Mystery #4 My thanks to the publisher for my copy of this book |
Wednesday, 8 March 2023
๐ Book Review ~ Nobody Puts Romcoms in the Corner by Kathryn Freeman
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One More Chapter February 2023 My thanks to the publisher for my copy of this book |
Monday, 6 March 2023
Book review ~ Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent
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Penguin 2 March 2023 My thanks to the publisher for my copy of this book |
Twitter @lizzienugent #StrangeSallyDiamond
@PenguinUKBooks
Sunday, 5 March 2023
๐ Blog Tour ~ Maid of Steel by Kate Baker
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28 February 2023 My thanks to the author for my copy of this book and to Rachel's Random Resources for the invitation to the blog tour |
๐ My Review...
The early part of the twentieth century was a difficult time for women especially for those who felt that women deserved the same rights as men and who were prepared to support the Women's Suffrage Movement. After a tragic accident in her workplace Emma leaves her native New York and heads to Queenstown in southern Ireland where her parents hope that she will forget all about her desire to be involved with the suffragettes. However, Emma finds that Ireland too is undergoing a time of great social change and her growing involvement with the Women’s Suffrage Society in Cork makes her realise just how much is at stake.
The historical aspects of the story, both real and imaginary, are obviously well researched and this shows in the strength of the writing which brings places and people alive. I especially enjoyed Emma's quest to discover more about her own family history and there are enough elements of surprise to keep the story moving along nicely. Combining a sense of history with a forbidden love affair certainly gives the novel a nice romantic edge and I followed this aspect of the story with interest and hoped that everything would work out well in the end. I'm not going to spoil the story by giving much away as this is one of those lovely stories which should be allowed to unfold with all of its surprises intact.
About the Author
Thursday, 2 March 2023
๐ Featured Book of the Month ~ The Hidden Letters by Lorna Cook
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Avon 2 March 2023 My thanks to the publishers for the invitation to read this book |
Wednesday, 1 March 2023
๐ Book Review ~ The Marriage Season by Jane Dunn
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Boldwood Books 26 January 2023 My thanks to the publisher for the invitation to read this book |
Tuesday, 28 February 2023
๐ Book Feature ~ My Chronicle Book Box
I was really thrilled when Louise at My Chronicle Book Box contacted me on Twitter to say that I had won a beautiful book box in her recent competition. This feel-good prize has really boosted my spirits during a difficult time. It was all was presented in such a wonderful way and I am delighted with the contents of the box.
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Based in Yorkshire My Chronicle Book Box was created in 2017 and since then this book subscription service has gone from strength to strength. There are various subscription options to choose from and all the books are especially chosen, with bookish goodies which compliment and enhance the experience.
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My Feel-Good book box contained a signed copy of The Notekeeper by Hannah Treave, which I am so looking forward to reading, along with a beautiful book mark and two really pretty note cards. Everything was wonderfully gift wrapped which made unboxing such a joy.
You will discover lots more interesting stuff about My Chronicle Book Box by visiting their website
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Twitter @MyChronicleBB
Friday, 24 February 2023
๐ Blog Tour ~ Ascent by Cathie Dunn (Giveaway)
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8 April 2023 My thanks to the author for my copy of this book and to Rachel's Random Resources for the invitation to the tour. |
Thursday, 23 February 2023
๐ Book Review ~ Dear Mr Pop Star by Dave Philpotts, Derek Philpotts
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Independently Published January 2023 178pages My thanks to the authors for my copy of this book |
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Author in the Spotlight ~ Mollie Walton, Romantic Novelists' Association Finalist
I'm delighted to welcome author Mollie Walton back to Jaffareadstoo
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Photo credit: Hudson and Rose Photography |
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