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The Main Corpse by Diane Mott Davidson

Finished several weeks ago. This was not the first I have read in this series, and I found this one to have a slow storyline. Caterer Goldy, can not keep out of trouble, despite being married to a policeman! Her … Continue reading

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Inheritance by Livi Michael

This very gentle book was devoured whilst on a recent business trip. I enjoyed the storyline, it appealled to my genealogical mind! It is the very gentle story of Louise, who, upon the death of her mother inherits very little … Continue reading

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The Hat Shop on the Corner by Marita Conlon-McKenna

I really enjoyed this one and read on a business trip to Belfast, not Dublin but nonetheless, Ireland! This is a gentle story. Ellie has inherited her mother’s hat shop, as she debates whether to sell up or carry on, … Continue reading

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Things I want my Daugters to Know by Elizabeth Noble

This was a beautiful book. Barbara has been diagnosed with cancer. Various therapy have not been successful, and she therefore prepares herself and her family. Barbara writes a series of letters to her 4 daughters – Lisa,Jennifer,Amanda and Hannah. Each … Continue reading

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Going Dutch by Katie Fforde

When Jo’s husband trades her in for a younger model, she suddenly finds herself living on a barge near the Thames. Used to being a kept woman, she soon realises she’ll need more than a few culinary skills to keep … Continue reading

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When Calls the Heart (Canadian West Bk 1) by Janette Oke

I really enjoyed this book. Set in Canada in the early 1900s. Elizabeth, a teacher in Ontario is encouraged to visit Alberta where her half brother resides with his family. After consideration Elizabeth makes the trip West, to rural Canada … Continue reading

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Divas don’t knit by Gil McNeil

I thought this would be very chick litty, but it was a lovely read and as a reader it was easy to identify with the main character. Jo is the mother of two young boys, her husband a reporter who … Continue reading

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Irish Chain by Earlene Fowler

An old boyfriend returns home to visit his uncle, nothing particularly odd, until the uncle and another resident are discovered murdered. Benni can’t resist…..meanwhile, Benni is asked to gather some data for a local history for publication about the Japanese … Continue reading

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As Always, Jack: A Wartime Love Story by Emma Sweeney

Emma following the death of her mother stumbles across a series of letters which were sent from her father to her mother in their courting days, at the backend of World War Two. After 6 months of corresponding, they had … Continue reading

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Morning Comes Softly by Debbie Macomber

As I had to spend 4 hours on the train today, I thought that I would read a light enjoyable book to ease the journey. Travis is grieving for the loss of his brother and sister in law. Now the … Continue reading

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