Month: February 2025
A Secret in the Family by Nancy Revell
Sunderland, 1945. Ida Boulter makes the heart-wrenching decision to leave her five children behind as she escapes her husband and moves to London to start afresh with the love of her life. 1953, County Durham. Ida’s children have since built a new life in the beautiful home of Cuthford Manor – looked after by their eldest sibling Angie and her husband. #ASecretInTheFamily X/Twitter @arevellwalton @PenguinUKBooks … Read More A Secret in the Family by Nancy Revell
The Old Scarecrow by Tabatha Jean D’Agata Cover Reveal
When a hungry flock of crows start eating all the corn crops, Farmer Fred must decide if it’s time to replace Tom, the cherished old scarecrow. Will Goose, Cow, and Sheep, who is desperately in need of a shave, save Tom – or, will an eight-legged friend come to his rescue? A heart-warming story of friendship and the lesson that you are never too old. … Read More The Old Scarecrow by Tabatha Jean D’Agata Cover Reveal
Killing Lily by Jillian Gardner Cover Reveal
Demons of the past aren’t easily left behind… At Sunnyside, women serve in silence. Mae—an outspoken, rebellious outcast—has a penchant for getting in trouble. Her only ally is Lily, the perfect follower. When their husband dies and the cult’s new leader claims Lily as his bride, the facade of peace crumbles. Mysterious deaths haunt the commune, and Mae’s attempts to protect Lily only get her banished … Read More Killing Lily by Jillian Gardner Cover Reveal
In Judgement of Others by Eleanor Anstruther
A satirical novel which makes a serious point about mental illness and the way we treat it. Set in the polite society of a market town in the south of England which, below the surface, is rife with prejudice and hypocrisy. A story which examines the traits, addictions and failings of the English middle classes. #InJudgementOfOthers X/Twitter @ellieanstruther #RandomThingsTours @annecater @RandomTTours #booktwitter #bookX Instagram @eleanoranstruther @randomthingstours #blogtour #bookstagram The Midhurst Amateur Dramatic Society … Read More In Judgement of Others by Eleanor Anstruther
The Family Next Door by Charlotte Stevenson
Perfect Neighbours, Perfect Lies… When Viola’s new neighbours move into Number 33, everything seems picture-perfect. But behind the manicured lawn and polite smiles, dark secrets lurk in the shadows. As Viola, a quiet retiree, digs deeper into the strange behaviour of the family next door, she uncovers a disturbing web of lies. The father, Rhys, is hostile. The mother, Wendy, seems to be losing … Read More The Family Next Door by Charlotte Stevenson
+ 1940s, 1950s, fiction, guest post, Historical fiction, loss, love, review, Victorian Britain, World War Two, WW2
The Butterfly Girl by Tania Crosse spotlight post
A heart-wrenching tale of wartime spirit, love, loss and the courage of a young nurse during the Plymouth Blitz. 1941. The midst of the Blitz. Bombs are raining down on the city. In one terrifying moment, trainee nurse Pippa Luscombe’s life is turned upside-down when her hospital takes a direct hit. As Pippa comes to terms with the full extent of the tragedy, she … Read More The Butterfly Girl by Tania Crosse spotlight post
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