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Dear Miss Lake ~ The Emmy Lake Chronicles #4 (by A. J. Pearce)
I have enjoyed every moment I have spent with Emmy Lake and am sad that our time together has come to and end. We are still ensconced in WWII and bombs are still being dropped on London. The Women’s Friend magazine continues to play a role in helping readers deal with the difficulties the war has brought into their lives as well as everyday concerns and questions. The characters feel like friends and I have come to care about their lives and their struggles. Emmy provides a

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Nov 131 min read
Murder at the Foundling Hospital ~ Tate and Bell #3 (by Irina Shapiro)
I was so disappointed with this book. And after forcing myself to finish it, I am so glad I have not wasted my time with the first two...

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Jul 281 min read
The Royal Librarian (by Daisy Wood)
I love historical fiction books and especially those that take place during WWII. And when you factor in that it is a dual timeline book,...

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Jul 201 min read
Madrigals and Mayhem ~ Cambridge Bookshop #4 (by Elizabeth Penney)
I have not read the first three books in the Cambridge Bookshop series. But I think this did well as a standalone. The characters are...

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Jul 201 min read
The Cream Tea Killer ~ Morwenna Mutton #3 (by Judy Leigh)
This is the first book I have read in the Morwenna Mutton series. Though I would have probably enjoyed it more if I had read earlier...

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Jul 161 min read
The Fatal Folio ~ The Cambridge Bookshop #3 (by Elizabeth Penney)
Though this is the first book I have read in The Cambridge Bookshop series, it will not be the last! I have already downloaded the...

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Jun 181 min read
The English Masterpiece (by Katherine Reay)
Have you ever spoken and immediately wished you could call back the words? Well, that is exactly what happens with Lily. I appreciate...

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Jun 181 min read
The Silver-Haired Sisterhood (by Judy Leigh)
I love the books I have read by Judy Leigh. It is delightful to read stories about mature women and the adventures they discover they can...

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Jun 151 min read
Christmas with the Queen (by Hazel Gaynor)
I loved this delightful historical novel and the holiday focus it provided. I was able to listen to the audiobook version and the...

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Jun 121 min read
Have I Told You Lately (by Beth Moran)
I have read several Beth Moran books and they have all touched me emotionally. This one was an exploration into discovering who you...

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Apr 111 min read
The Secret Pianist (by Andie Newton)
I love historical fiction books set during WWII. This one was a delightful exploration into the use of messenger pigeons to aid in the...

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Apr 101 min read
The Booklover's Library (by Madeline Martin)
I love historical fiction books and especially those that taken place during WWII. This one was a little different focus in that you...

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Apr 81 min read
Mrs. Porter Calling ~ Emmy Lake Chronicles #3 (by A. J. Pearce)
I have enjoyed the books in the Emmy Lake Chronicles series and this one was a good addition. I have fallen in love with the characters...

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Feb 141 min read
The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club (by Helen Simonson)
As a fan of historical fiction books, I should know better than to try to read one that is set during WWI. That is my least favorite...

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Feb 131 min read
The Underground Library (by Jennifer Ryan)
I am a huge fan of historical fiction books, especially when they are written during the time period of WWII. The characters are well...

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Feb 131 min read
The Curious Kidnapping of Nora W (by Cat Green)
This was an interesting read as you get caught up in Nora W.’s life and how her idea of turning 122 years old is not what her family has...

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Dec 15, 20241 min read
The War Pianist (by Mandy Robotham)
I have enjoyed several of the books by Mandy Robotham which I have read in the past. However, this one didn’t appeal to me as much as her...

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Jul 3, 20241 min read
The Call of the Wrens (by Jenni L. Walsh)
I love historical fiction books ... especially those that are set during WWII. This one actually includes both World Wars. I learned so...

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May 17, 20241 min read
The Bookbinder (by Pip Williams)
I love historical fiction books. And I should have done a little more checking into the subject before choosing to read this one. I am...

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May 17, 20241 min read
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