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Murder in Moonlit Square by Paul Waters, Mystery set in Delhi. “Across the lane to his left was a jalebi seller stirring his brass pot on the far side of the lane. Back the other way, beyond the hotel...
The Arctic Cruise by Caroline James, romance fiction set on an Arctic Christmas cruise. As the novel opens, the cruise guests are assembling on Tyneside to board The Emerald Dream, which is going to take them up to Norway...
Ten great books set in Brazil. Brazil is a continental giant, the largest country in South America and the only one to speak Portuguese. It is defined by its staggering biodiversity, anchored by the Amazon Rainforest, which plays a critical role in global...
#TalkingLocationWith ...David Cairns of Finavon, author of The Case of the Hydegild Sacrifice Following a Victorian Trail from Edinburgh to Washington Historical fiction often begins at a desk, but for me it truly comes alive on foot. My latest...
Five Great Books set in Northern Italy to celebrate the Winter Olympics 2026. The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games open on 6th February 2026. We have brought together a variety of top titles set around Northern Italy to...
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