historical fiction
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Dear Mrs. Bird – A Lovely Read for Fall
I first heard of this book from Cirtnecce at Mockingbirds, Looking Glasses & Prejudices… She wrote so highly of Dear Mrs. Bird that I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a library copy. Three months later, it finally arrived! It’s London in the middle of the Blitz, and twenty-something Miss Emmy Lake wants desperately Continue reading
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When We Were Orphans – A Study in "Meh"
It’s London in the 1930s, and Christopher Banks has what most people want: his dream job. After a childhood of playing detective with his best friend Akira, Christopher grew up to be one of England’s leading private investigators, highly sought after both professionally and socially. In spite of his success, he can’t forget the life Continue reading
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