A memoir, modestly told, of a life varied and, at times, listless and without purpose but with one constant – the writer’s mother
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While Paris Slept by Ruth Druart
A deeply moving book about a mother who makes the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the survival of her child – to give him away
A Fatal Gilded High Note by Cecelia Tichi
Another enjoyable murder mystery from the Gilded Age with Val and Roddy DeVere who investigate a suspicious death in a box at the opera
The Z to Z of Great Britain by Dixe Wills
A book of relative nonsense which is delightful, and perfect for dipping into, and quintessentially British in its eccentricity and humour
The London Train by Tessa Hadley
A character-driven book told in two halves: the first concerning Paul, the second Cora and linked together by the London train of the title
A Map of the Edge by David Isaak
A coming-of-age tale which is an intense read, following fifteen year old Rick as he navigates a teendom strewn with diversions and upsets
The Bridge of Little Jeremy by Indrajit Garai
A gentle, charming book about a boy, his dog, his mum and a painting, set in Paris.
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
A thriller based around the disappearance of a baby from her home while her parents are partying next door – tense and twisty
Nemesis by Tyler Michael
Nemesis is the perfect holiday read for the thriller lover – action-filled, fast-paced and written with clear direction and awareness.
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
A couple craft a life for themselves in the wilds of Alaska but long for a child – and then miraculously, one appears. But who is she?
Scuffed Granny 