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The little cafe in Copenhagen / Julie Caplin.
Author: Caplin, Julie, author.
Publisher: Harper, 2018. -- London : HarperImpulse, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, 2018. -- ©2018.
Review by: Maz  on: 16/11/2023 2:54:27 PM
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'Hygge a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture. Oxford Dictionary.
This book follows the concept of hygge very well. The food setting atmosphere and even the cover just envelopes you and gives you a warm and happy feel. We follow the main character Kate Sinclair's escape from the corporate world as well as betrayal from her lover and journey to Copenhagen where we experience the charm of the streets and the deliciousness of baked goods. Warning you will be craving a Danish pastry once you have finished this book! This is a contemporary romance so you will need to be open to love scenes but apart from that you will find this is more about deep friendships that can form unexpectedly. Fairly predictable and formulaic but in this instance the author has created such a feel-good novel that you don't mind where the book will lead you. Julie Caplin has a series called 'Romantic Escapes' where each book is set in a different country. If you love light-hearted armchair travelling books I highly recommend the series.
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The collector's daughter : a novel of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb / Gill Paul.
Author: Paul, Gill, 1960-, author.
Publisher: New York : Harper Large Print, [2021] -- ©2021.
Review by: Arca, Camille Mrs  on: 8/08/2023 12:06:13 PM
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This is a sweeping tale of the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb. It is a beautifully written story of a life and a relationship dominated by events in the 1920's. Gill Paul weaves fact and fiction into a compelling story too interesting to put down. I found it a completely engaging read which not only succeeds in giving a real and vibrant life to a woman who was an active participant in a significant historical discovery but also making her a memorable character in her own right.
The research that has gone in to 'The Collector's Daughter' is incredible with touches of social and political history that really beings the story to life. Brief mentions of television programmes of that era the weather and national events mean that every word feels authentic and all the more engaging so that the story is totally immersive.
The historical transition between the 1920's and the 1970's is brought out through Eve's memories that it feels as if Eve is telling the story personally to the reader. Her feisty vivacity her passion for archaeology and her love for Brograve it's Eve who is so pivotal in bringing the narrative to life. The strokes Eve has suffered add an extra emotional depth that I found that I found incredibly moving as her memories shift and alter like the sands alongside the Nile.
Overall this was a fascinating story and a wonderful piece of historical fiction. I really enjoyed it. The author did a great job with the historical research and presentation in this book.
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Healing lives / Sue Williams.
Author: Williams, Sue, 1959 April 2-, author.
Publisher: Sydney, New South Wales : Macmillan, Pan Macmillan Australia, 2020. -- Sydney, New South Wales : Pan Macmillan Australia, 2020. -- �2020.
Review by: Graham, Tracey Mrs  on: 8/08/2023 11:50:04 AM
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This is a powerful biography of a lifelong friendship between two remarkable women that began when Mamitu Gashe a fourteen-year-old illiterate girl sought help at Dr Catherine Hamlin's Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia. Mamitu arrived close to death having been horrifically injured during childbirth. Getting to the hospital from her remote mountain village however was no easy feat. It would involve being carried 110kms across mountain passes gorges and down steep escarpments.
I loved how the author took you on the story using descriptive language to make you feel you were alongside Mamitu during her arduous trek to the hospital. 'As darkness falls Mamitu can feel them growing more hesitant and tentative as they pick their way down steep slopes and wade through gushing streams. Their pace slows but the stretcher is twisted this way and that as they navigate through treacherous paths. The pain sweeps over her with every jerk and lurch and she feels herself drifting in and out of consciousness.'
After her recovery Mamitu stayed on at the hospital mopping floors and tending to the patients. What followed was a sixty-year friendship between two women with Mamitu dedicating her life to Dr Hamlin's work. Despite never having had a day's schooling under Catherine' careful guidance Mamitu Gashe went on to become one of the world's most acclaimed fistula surgeons.
This book is a must read for those who enjoyed 'The Hospital by the river' by Dr Catherine Hamlin and also 'A Doctor in Africa' by Dr Andrew Browning.
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The countess of the revolution / Lana Kortchik.
Author: Kortchik, Lana, author.
Publisher: Richmond, UK Mira Books 2022. -- London : HQ, 2022.
Review by: Kemp, Belynda Mrs  on: 14/06/2023 2:04:14 PM
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The night of Countess Sophies birthday was meant to be a celebration. Her husband Dmitry had organized a ball in her honour she was meant to be dancing laughing and eating the best food Russia has to offer as the snow fell outside.
But instead she is forced down to her freezing cellar and left there as revolutionaries take possession of her home and her belonging. In one night Sophia and Dmitry become enemies of the new regime and ordered to be executed because they were born into families that had everything while others starved. But as they faced death they are saved by Dmitrys estranged brother Nikolai.
Following the events of the 1917-1918 Russian revolution Sophia Dmitry and Nikolai navigate prison revolts treason executions and forbidden love to try and survive during the turbulence that was the Russian revolution.
This book captivates you as you read. You are drawn into Russia and its harsh freezing landscape that can be beautiful for those that have lived there. The main characters all have very different political views and find themselves on different sides of a civil war but you do not condemn or hate any of them. All the characters are wonderfully written in a way that makes you hope they can all survive and live together ignoring the fact the 2 men are in love with the same women.
Despite the fairytale ending and hard Russian names this is a stunning historical read that will leave you guessing till the very last page.
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When the apricots bloom : a novel / Gina Wilkinson.
Author: Wilkinson, Gina, 1970-, author.
Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] KENSINGTON PUB CORP, 2020. -- New York : Kensington Publishing, [2021]
Review by: Young, Helen Mrs  on: 14/06/2023 1:57:55 PM
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When the apricots bloom is set in Iraq. Although a work of fiction it is inspired by the real-life experiences of the author who lived in Iraq under the Saddam Hussein regime. This era is categorized by oppression mistrust and spies everywhere. Relationships are tested to the limit. Eyes are everywhere and you can assume houses and cars are bugged. The economy has collapsed due to sanctions leaving many people in dire financial positions. People are constantly looking back to the glorious past where oil buoyed the economy and Iraqi women were the envy of Middle Eastern women in many countries. Reading it makes me appreciate what I have and an awareness of how quickly things can change.
The tale is told through the eyes of 3 women Rania a high-born woman Huda a peasant woman and Ally an ambassadors wife from Australia. Rania and Huda make a vow to be blood sisters in their youth which is tested when the oppressive regime makes life difficult for everybody. Ally then comes to Iraq and her life becomes intertwined with them. Many difficult decisions have to made by all the women with the consequences to their families a very real concern also. Many other minor but significant characters add colour and their own perspective to the book but not so many that it becomes confusing to follow.
I read the first half of the book at a steady pace with the situation in Iraq and for the women gradually being revealed. It builds up to a climax at the end I confess to staying up way too late in an effort to finish the book.
The book is available in both adult fiction and large print.
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The art of hearing heartbeats : a novel / Jan-Philipp Sendker ; translated from the German by Kevin Wiliarty
Author: Sendker, Jan-Philipp -- Wiliarty, Kevin
Publisher: New York : Other Press, c2006.
Review by: Maz  on: 14/06/2023 1:55:25 PM
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A successful New York lawyer suddenly disappears without a trace neither his wife nor his daughter Julia has any idea where he might beuntil they find a love letter he wrote many years ago to a Burmese woman they have never heard of. Intent on solving the mystery and coming to terms with her fathers past Julia decides to travel to the village where the woman lived. There she uncovers a tale of unimaginable hardship resilience and passion that will reaffirm the readers belief in the power of love to move mountains.
The heart of this novel is set in Burma now called Myanmar pre-WWII and is told with a mix of Burmese folk tales and superstitions. It is written with descriptive language that has an almost lyrical quality with its many poetic turns of phrase making this a truly unique style of writing to read. Without having been to Burma myself I still managed to feel I was there experiencing the dusty hot weather as we walk with the characters through the small markets in the mountain province of Burma. Mixed with the folk tales and portrayal of the people of Burma the reader is able to understand South Asia culture that is so remote and so different from modern-day Western culture.
I think the reason the book is so descriptive is because the main character of the book is blind. Through this impairment Sendker cleverly describes through the voices of other characters what the main character is meant to be seeing giving focus to sound smells and colours. It almost makes you feel like you are the blind person in the book.
Through all of the mystery of Julia trying to find her father you will discover this is a story about love. It almost feels like the fairytale type of love where love is triumphant and can overcome anything so you will enjoy this book if this type of romance is your preference.
If you enjoy reading books by Paulo Coelho I would recommend you try this title.
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Betty Jane Hough DC1504 PK272
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Review by: crabby  on: 24/04/2023 12:43:10 PM
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Betty Jane Hough sister of Lloyd Douglas & Judith
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Potisa (aka Poppy), Marouli (mother), Harry (aka Henry)(father), George and Peter Criticos DC2243 PK125
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Review by: crabby  on: 24/04/2023 12:18:48 PM
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Ami Criticos
that is the Criticos family. From left to right - Potitsa aka Poppy Marouli mother Harry aka Henry George and Peter.
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The little wave / Pip Harry.
Author: Harry, Pip, author.
Publisher: St Lucia, QLD : UQP, 2019. -- St Lucia, Queensland : University of Queensland Press, 2019. -- �2019.
Review by: Ren, Isabella Miss  on: 18/03/2023 3:38:16 PM
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This book is about three totally different kids and three totally different stories.

Noah is a fearless surfer and loves spending time at the beach. However hes dealing with a bully who is supposed to be his best friend and he isnt sure how to get it to stop.

Lottie loves collecting facts about bugs. Her mom died less then two years ago and its heavily affected her dad who has turned to hoarding just to feel like he has something he can hold on to. Lottie is the stinky kid that no one wants to be friends with. No one until Noah when theyre paired together to hold a fundraiser for to get the students of Mullin successfully to Manly.

Jack is a keen cricketer who wants to spend his time hitting the ball but he also wants to make sure that he gets to go to Manly so he can see the beach for the first time ever. He just wants to be on his best behaviour so he doesnt miss out on the Manly trip but home-issues seem to be eager to demolish his goals.

If you like reading books on friendship and problem solving then this book is for you
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Murder in Tuscany / T.A. Williams.
Author: Williams, T. A., author.
Publisher: London : Boldwood Books, 2022.
Review by: Schuhmacher, Leanne Mrs  on: 10/03/2023 12:56:58 PM
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This is the first book in the Armstrong and Oscar Cosy Mystery series and is part of a 6 book contract. Set in Italy the books feature retired DCI Dan Armstrong and his newly acquired Labrador Oscar. While much of the story is centered around Villa Volpone where Dan is attending a writer's workshop a retirement gift from his workmates TA. Williams is successful in immersing the reader in Tuscany with his descriptions of the architecture landscape food and the Tuscan way of life. From the very first page when Williams describes the Villa to the colours of the region-the reader is transported.
Memories of my visit to Florence were fondly rekindled as I became engrossed in the story. DCI Armstrong finds himself working with new acquaintance Commissario Virgilio Pisano as they attempt to find the murderer within the writer's group. This mystery is engaging however it was the descriptions of the Tuscan scenery that I found most enjoyable.
Walks through vineyards and olive groves drives to nearby towns and an exploration of the buildings there with the emphasis on churches as well as the interactions with locals all help the reader fall in love with Italy. References to the Arno River Ponte Vecchio the Duomo Basilica and much more allow the reader to imagine themselves in this wonderful region.
The meals taken at the villa shared at the Commissario's house or eaten at local restaurants all provide an insight into the Italian way of life. The detail T.A. Williams provides when describing the villa made me long for the opportunity to revisit Tuscany and indeed to visit more regions in Italy.
At the conclusion of the story DCI Armstrong makes the decision to relocate from England to Tuscany something I could see myself doing. I look forward to the books to follow and the mysteries that Dan Armstrong and Oscar help to solve but more importantly to having a little slice of Italy until such time as I can explore it first hand.
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