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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

A book of relative nonsense which is delightful, and perfect for dipping into, and quintessentially British in its eccentricity and humour

This short novel with a fairytale construct is an introduction to the lovely prose of Rosie Bellis, which shows great promise

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 coming-of-age tale which is an intense read, following fifteen year old Rick as he navigates a teendom strewn with diversions and upsets

A gentle, charming book about a boy, his dog, his mum and a painting, set in Paris.

My first encounter with Hemingway and surprisingly, a forgettable and, dare I say it, regrettable one: did not meet expectations

An interesting novel philosophically speaking which is thought-provoking but, at times, challenging to read

A thriller based around the disappearance of a baby from her home while her parents are partying next door – tense and twisty

Nemesis is the perfect holiday read for the thriller lover – action-filled, fast-paced and written with clear direction and awareness.