Rev. Tom Ross is appointed chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons and is flung into a world of political spin, corruption and even violence and where he must confront his own demons. Part farce, part satire, this is a rollicking read in the vein of Trollope and Wodehouse.
Castle of Dreams by Elise McCune
Sisters, Rose and Vivien, grow up in a mysterious castle in Queensland, and during the war both are drawn to the same American soldier. Stella is fascinated by a family secret, hinted at around the birth of her mother – a secret that goes back to World War Two and back two generations. Stella makes the journey to the castle, now in ruins, determined to uncover her grandmother’s mysterious past.
The Night Wanderer by Alys Clare
A medieval mystery, the latest in the series following healer, Lassair, set at the time of William Rufus. In this novel two mutilated bodies suggest that a demon known as The Night Wanderer is at work. Lassair and lawman, Jack Chevestrier, are determined to uncover the Wanderer’s identity, but all too soon it seems the next victim might be Lassair herself. An engaging read for lovers of Ellis Peters and Paul Doherty.
The Third Wife by Lisa Jewell
Maya is the third wife of Adrian, a successful architect. When Maya is killed in an apparent accident, doubts appear as to the cause. Was it really an accident, suicide or worse? Adrian decides to investigate but finds as he delves deeper into his relationships with children and former wives, that uncomfortable secrets begin to emerge. A gripping read plus a sensitive portrayal of family dynamics.
I Am Radar by Reif Larsen
The Night Wanderer by Alys Clare
A medieval mystery, the latest in the series following healer, Lassair, set at the time of William Rufus. In this novel two mutilated bodies suggest that a demon known as The Night Wanderer is at work. Lassair and lawman, Jack Chevestrier, are determined to uncover the Wanderer’s identity, but all too soon it seems the next victim might be Lassair herself. An engaging read for lovers of Ellis Peters and Paul Doherty.
The Third Wife by Lisa Jewell
Maya is the third wife of Adrian, a successful architect. When Maya is killed in an apparent accident, doubts appear as to the cause. Was it really an accident, suicide or worse? Adrian decides to investigate but finds as he delves deeper into his relationships with children and former wives, that uncomfortable secrets begin to emerge. A gripping read plus a sensitive portrayal of family dynamics.
I Am Radar by Reif Larsen
This is an epic journey through time and space told through stories set in various trouble spots in the world - from Norwegian POWs during WW2, to the Khmer Rouge, as well as the wars in Yugoslavia and the Congo. These strands are all connected to a gifted but afflicted radio operator in New Jersey whose birth throws the lives of his parents into a spin at the start of the book. An amazing, intense and very different read, but not for the faint-hearted.
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