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Sirens of Paris by David Leroy

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Julie Goucher

The story is set in War torn Paris during the Second World War. Marc is an American, who truly wants to be an artist, ventures to France and is soon caught up in the ex pat world. These are dangerous … Continue reading →

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Favourite Historical Fiction set in the United Kingdom

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Julie Goucher

When, over at Historical Tapestry we first discussed the concept of a series of posts about our favourite historical fictional writing centred in our home country I wondered and debated on whether to feature the United Kingdom or simply England. … Continue reading →

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Who’s Your Daddy, Baby? by Lisa Pell

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Julie Goucher

The lovely and emotional roller coaster ride story of Lori Pomay. Whilst undergoing tests for genetic testing prior to having IVF Lori establishes that the man she has grown up with as her father is not fact her father. This is the … Continue reading →

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The Midwich Cuckoos by John Wyndham

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Julie Goucher

This was the read the August meeting of the local book group. Not my usual read, as I am not overly keen on science fiction, but it was an interesting book and whilst I am glad I read it, I … Continue reading →

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The Forrests by Emily Perkins

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Julie Goucher

About The Forrests Dorothy Forrest is immersed in the sensory world around her; she lives in the flickering moment. From the age of seven, when her odd, disenfranchised family moves from New York to the wide skies of New Zealand, … Continue reading →

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Postcards of a War by Vanita Oelschilager

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Julie Goucher

This was a lovely book. Written with children between the ages of around 4- 8 years of age in mind, the intention is to educate them and help them understand the issues surrounding a parent who is serving in the … Continue reading →

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Family History by Hazel Hart

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Julie Goucher

This was a nice easy read story, full of twists and turns and some real surprises in the final pages. The story starts off with Crystal who is furious that her family has not been chosen to represent the town … Continue reading →

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Rosie’s War by Rosemary Say & Noel Holland

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Julie Goucher

The sobering account of Rosemary Say, known as Pat who found herself in France at the outbreak of the Second World War.  The events are presented in a very matter of fact way, which has a genuine feel to it … Continue reading →

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Address Unknown by Kressmann Taylor

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Originally published in Story Magazine in 1938, this is the fictional account, through letters of an America Jew called Max and his German friend Martin.  We join the story as Martin and his family relocate from America back to their … Continue reading →

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Inside the Olympics by Nick Hunter

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Julie Goucher

An interesting book looking back to the start of the Olympics and the revival of it through the International Olympics Committee.  The book features the early aspects of the Olympics from its conception in Greece through to the most recent … Continue reading →

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