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Title:- Spring House Author:- Mary Ellen Taylor No. of pages:- 363 pages Date published:- July 19th 2019 Genre:- Women’s Fiction, Historical Fiction Rating:- 4/5 stars The lives of two women, generations apart, converge in this enthralling novel of love, mystery, memories, and secrets. Pregnant and still grieving the death of her fiancé historian Megan BuchananContinue reading “Spring House – Book Review”

A heartbreaking World War Two tale, The Note is about lost loves and long-buried secrets, desperate decisions––and the consequences that cannot be escaped… Auschwitz, 1942: On a warm summer’s day in Paris, Jozef and his beloved wife Adi are captured by the Nazis after going on the run. Forced onto a train with countless others, they spend days travelling to Auschwitz. TheyContinue reading “The Note – ARC Book Review”

Rumi Orlstad is grieving and incensed. Livid.‘They will pay!’ she howls into the twisting gusts. ‘BE SURE, MAGNUS – I WILL MAKE THEM PAY!’ Norway, 1942. War rages, and, under cover of darkness, Rumi Orlstad and her fellow resistance fighters smuggle British agents, fugitives and supplies across the North Sea into Nazi-occupied territory. One night, whenContinue reading “The Resistance Girl – ARC Book Review”

Small Update–I may not be able to regularly post blogs due to the fact that Sri Lanka is experiencing power cuts these days…well truth to be told, the economic situation in our country isn’t looking very good. But let’s get back to ARC Book review! With every misfortune there is a blessing and within everyContinue reading “Peach Blossom Spring – ARC Book Review”

1943, Germany: “I won’t be able to live if anything happens to you,” she whispered into his ear as they said goodbye, not knowing if they would ever see each other again. The White Rose Network brings to life the incredible true story of Sophie Scholl––one of history’s bravest women, who risked everything to lead a revolutionContinue reading “The White Rose Network – ARC Book Review”

A Nazi soldier slams his rifle into her father’s head. From her hiding place, Sofie stifles a scream as tears roll down her face. Suddenly she can’t take it any more. ‘Stop, stop!’ she sobs, rushing out and pushing the soldier away. And then freezes, as he snarls and whips the gun round to pointContinue reading “The Hidden Village- ARC Book Review”

The dust cloud rolls in from nowhere, stinging our eyes and muddling our senses. I reach for my baby sister and pull her small body close to me. When the sky clears, we are alone on an empty road with no clue which way to go… Oklahoma, 1935. Fifteen-year-old Faith Wilson takes her little sister Hope’sContinue reading “The Dust Bowl Orphans – ARC Book Review”

Inspired by true events, this is a heart-stopping, unforgettable story of ordinary people fighting for survival in the darkest of times. Fans of Orphan Train, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and My Name is Eva will be utterly gripped by this beautiful, tragic World War Two novel. Germany, 1939:Annaliese is trapped in a loveless marriage. Her husband Hans has become cold and secretive sinceContinue reading “The German Wife- ARC Book Review”