Rachel Deeming – Scuffed Granny

Mistresses: Sex and Scandal at the Court of Charles II by Linda Porter

A book full of women, bringing them into focus, not just as mistresses of a king but as people

A new fictional police detective is here – smart, determined, a great team leader but is DCI Ben Fitzpatrick battling more than just crime?

Quiet goodness and guidance is passed on in these stories of people, in many different situations, told with thoughtfulness and meaning

A reflection on a life, looking at the influence of family and how coming to terms with experiences in the past provide peace in the present

A visit to an exhibition which left this viewer thoughtful and sobered.

A wonderful collection of short stories, giving glimpses into the varied lives that make up human existence

The story of Orsola Rosso, a glassmaker’s daughter from Murano, spanning many ages

A vicar becomes drawn into murder mysteries where his knowledge of human nature serves him well

There’s a substantive canon of work for 20th century wars – but what is life like for the modern soldier? Hennessey’s book gives a first-hand insight

Tension mounts as the Catholic Church comes under attack in this ecumenical thriller but where is the threat coming from? Is it from within?