Absolutely LOVED it. For me it was the perfect historical fiction. I learnt so much about pilots and spies in world war 2, haute couture and Negroni cocktails.. things I didn’t even know I didn’t know. I love that her latest books focus on historical events absolutely “from the perspective of someone overlooked” This is […]
The only true crime I could ever do! I found it easy to read, well told. Such a different way of life! thought it did a great job at depicting Early Australian Colonial life. The story centers around 1862. The small burglary these bushmen thought they were conducting! I felt the amazement when they saw
I think I did myself a disservice by racing through it. It is very well written, conversational and friendly. I love Richard Glover, but I really didn’t know much about him at all. It was a fascinating read, it was funny and so heartfelt. At so many times you just want to reach in and
Like describing your childhood in a dream…so slippery, so hard to describe…mental illness and suicide, but also family relationships and the passage of time, the descent into madness that will see first hand is so powerful. The photos that are scattered throughout add so much to the story, they are incredible…I’ve never read anything like
What an epic novel! Incredible characters, I got to know not only Evie and Paddy but Charlie, Rusty, Russ and Rod. Watching people grow from children to 60 year old, for me it was a study in humanity. Major Australian events and people are here, but viewed through the characters. Just like they are in
I absolutely devoured this one! It’s mystery,it’s family saga, it’s beautiful jewelry, its delicious food,its hope and sacrifice…did I mention its all encompassing great story? I loved the dual time line, England 1912 and today. I loved Kate and Essie, although to be fair, I loved every character. I loved all the food. I loved
Absolutely loved it! Perfect novel for these crazy times! I completely misjudged what I thought it would be, I thought it would be bitchie and sneaky; I found friendship and sweetness. It’s funny and silly, but beside Justin Timberlake jokes, vomit in hair and dresses held together with pins there is real connection and love.
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Oh my goodness, what a story. Without any spoilers I’m just going to review saying read it. I can’t imagine anyone not loving it.It’s contemporary, it’s family relationships, it’s packed with issues and interesting themes. It has beautiful imagery, I could taste the apples, see the river and feel the sun on my face. I
Loved it! But I am so glad I didn’t read the back of the book, it gives away most of the plot. I absolutely felt like I was friends with all of the characters. What it must be like to be unable to be a mother. What it must feel like to go through IVF.
Whew!! No spoilers, but my heart is racing! What an ending! I just now found out it’s the start of a new series and I am SO pleased. As well as being a roller coaster of a story I feel I have leant what it was like to be a woman in the 1600, no
