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The Prodigal Son (Graham Saga Book 3) by Anna Belfrage

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Julie Goucher

This third installment in the trilogy finds Matthew returned from the plantations. Back in Scotland the relationship with his brother continues to rage in an unhealthy manner, alas that is not the only consideration. This book is set in the … Continue reading →

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Like Chaff in the Wind (Graham Saga Book 2) by Anna Belfrage

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Having read and reviewed book one in the series; you can read that review HERE. The second book in the series set out with Matthew in Edinburgh. There has been bad feeling between him and his brother and much damage … Continue reading →

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A Rip in the Veil (Graham Saga Book 1) by Anna Belfrage

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Julie Goucher

A little while ago I was given the opportunity to review the 3rd book in the Graham Sage by Anna Belfrage. As I read the synopsis I discovered a problem; I had not read the first books in the series. … Continue reading →

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Tracing Your House History by Gill Blanchard

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Julie Goucher

I was recently given a copy of this book to review and what a delight it was. This book is more than a guide to researching the history of your house, or a house of interest. It is a font … Continue reading →

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Children’s Book: Little Blue Cloud by Inbal Argov

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Not having any children, I rarely read children’s books. However, I was approached and asked if I would review this book. Available from Amazon, where it is FREE to download on 18th and 19th July on both the US and … Continue reading →

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Murder by the Homeplace by William Leverne Smith

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Julie Goucher

From the back cover “A police radio scanner call of ‘419’ – “dead human body” – on a bucolic fall afternoon in the south-central Missouri Ozarks small town of Oak Springs sends a part-time local newspaper reporter, Penny Nixon, on … Continue reading →

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13 Ways to Tell Your Ancestor Stories by Dr Bill (William L) Smith

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Yesterday I reviewed this great book by Bill Smith. Today I have a real treat. I have a digital copy of the book to give away – as this is an e-book the give away will be international. So what … Continue reading →

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13 Ways to Tell Your Ancestor Stories by Dr Bill (William L) Smith

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Julie Goucher

From the back cover “Dr. Bill enjoys telling and sharing ancestor stories and related family history social context. He has published four family histories, to date, with more in progress. For the latest on Dr. Bill, his writings and stories, … Continue reading →

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The One Penny Orange Mystery by Morris Ackerman

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Julie Goucher

I was intrigued with I saw this book , and reminded of happy memories of 40 years ago when my Grandfather put a 1p British stamp into a matchbox and told me to see if I could find any others … Continue reading →

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Among the Mad by Jacqueline Winspear

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Just before Christmas Maisie and her employee, Billie see a man commit suicide in the street. The man was clearly a War Veteran and events very quickly turn Maisie back to her nursing days during the Great War. Soon after … Continue reading →

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