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Another delightful story in the life of the tea shop owner Theodosia Browning. I think this is book 5 of the series and I seem to have missed a few in the middle, but no matter, the thread of the … Continue reading →

A fascinating account on this period of history. Like previous readers I am also blown away by the anguish we impose on others. I hadn’t known the issue of Irish Slaves in the US.It was very thought provoking and I … Continue reading →

This was part of my NSSFC pressie. I went through the book a few weeks ago and stuck small post it notes on pages that I felt I could use as journal prompts, or could perhaps use the general idea … Continue reading →

What a beautiful story. Full of rich emotional characters dealing with real issues that we all face in life. Jennifer has had a tragic and sad past. Her grandmother has been her friend, family, support and her rock. Suddenly, Sam … Continue reading →

The book was about an adventure. It was full, though, not just of the adventure, but of intrigue,love,grief,friendship,secrets,mystery and in some ways regret. Written in a sytle similar to Debbie Macomber the opening chapter is almost scene setting, then each … Continue reading →

I finished delightful read last night. Full of genuine and rich characters this is the story of Priya, who leaves India at the age of 20 to study in America. Seven years later she returns to see her family and … Continue reading →

There is the familiar feel of At Knits End, it is a very comfortable book to read, very humourous and full of interesting snippets and statements.

I really enjoyed this book. Stephanie writes in such a way that is compelling to read. Every page is a pleasure and is so very informative and there is always humour in her books.

Several years ago I came across a reference in the Hampshire Genealogical Society journal to my Elstone family who migrated from Hampshire to Ontario Canada in 1854. Then over the New Year bank holiday I stumbled across a bookseller in … Continue reading →

I really enjoyed this book, but then I have enjoyed all the Helene Hanff books I’ve read. An interesting web site about Helene Hanff is Here In this one, Helene tours New York, and sees places that she has never … Continue reading →