Blog Archive

Check through the Blog posts below to find our latest extended book reviews, our #TalkingLocationWith … pieces, and our views on matters of general literary interest. Search by either Location or by the Keywords you would like to come up in the results…

Historical novel set in VERSAILLES and VENICE

Historical novel set in VERSAILLES and VENICE 28th October 2025

Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth, historical novel set in Versailles and Venice. Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth is a magical blend of historical novel, romantic (not to say erotic) fiction and fantasy. This unique formula is deftly and lightly...

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A novel set mainly in LONDON (England)

A novel set mainly in LONDON (England) 27th October 2025

One of Us by Elizabeth Day, novel set mainly in London (England). I had seen this novel featured across Social Media and the storyline, from what I could glean, rather piqued my interest – a mix of politics (not...

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When a book cover does the author no favours

When a book cover does the author no favours 24th October 2025

When a book cover does the author no favours. Leopard at the Door by Jennifer McVeigh, novel set in 1950s Kenya. I picked this novel up and wrote a review back in 2017. It is one of the best...

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A Story of Musical Murders set in VENICE

A Story of Musical Murders set in VENICE 23rd October 2025

The Four Deadly Seasons by David Hewson – a story of musical murders set in Venice (and Vienna). The Four Deadly Seasons is the third title in David Hewson’s Arnold Clover Venetian Mysteries series. It is every bit as...

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Novel set in NORTH LONDON and Colombo

Novel set in NORTH LONDON and Colombo 22nd October 2025

The Professional by Ashok Ferrey, novel set in North London and Colombo. #fromourbookshelves It is always delightful when we can engage with our readers and this was a recommendation from Louise C who knows Sri Lanka very well. The...

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