How to Climb the Eiffel Tower is the type of novel that makes you feel alternately sad and optimistic, as well as angry and hopeful. Overall it’s a celebration of life, of courage, and of second chances. At the beginning of the novel, Lara Blaine is an unlikeable loner. We soon learn thatContinue reading “Book Review: How to Climb the Eiffel Tower by Elizabeth Hein”
Author Archives: LucciaGray
Book Review: The Duchess War by Courtney Milan
A Well-Researched, Character-Driven, Victorian Romance I loved this novel for two reasons: the main characters are original and believable and the plot is well-researched and engrossing. Minnie is adorable, and there is so much more to her than first meets the eye. She is very intelligent, cognitively as well as emotionally. She is beautiful, but scarred, physically andContinue reading “Book Review: The Duchess War by Courtney Milan”
Book Review. Cleaver Square: A Plot-driven Detective Novel
Review of Cleaver Square by Sean and Daniel Campbell for Rosie’s Book Review Team. Cleaver Square is a well-plotted detective novel. I enjoyed travelling around London with Detective Morton, I also liked the detailed police procedural and scientific information, including autopsy reports and legal issues. At times it was like watching an entertaining crimeContinue reading “Book Review. Cleaver Square: A Plot-driven Detective Novel”
Book Tour: To Fall in Love Again by David Burnett
It’s a real pleasure to take part in this Book Tour organised by Brook Cottage Books and introduce you to author David Burnett and his third novel To Fall in Love Again. My most treasured moments are the hours I’m able to spend in a comfortable chair with my Tablet and Kindle App engrossed inContinue reading “Book Tour: To Fall in Love Again by David Burnett”
Book Review: Captain Frederick Wentworth’s Persuasion by Regina Jeffers.
You Pierce My Soul, Captain Wentworth Persuasion, Jane Eyre, and Rebecca have been my favourite novels since I first read them as a teenager. I have reread them dozens of times since then, and although there are many others I reread regularly, too many to mention now, none are as dear to my heart andContinue reading “Book Review: Captain Frederick Wentworth’s Persuasion by Regina Jeffers.”
Rosie’s Book Review Team #RBRT Helen reviews All Hallows At Eyre Hall by Luccia Gray
Thank you for reading and reviewing, Helen! Rosie, thank you for organising your book review team! Readers everywhere please take the time to write a review of the books you read. Have a great day!💖
6th January: The Epiphany and the end of Christmastide.
Advent: The beginning of Christmastide. Yesterday was Twelfth Night and today is The Day of the Magi or the Epiphany in Christian religion and culture. 6th January marks the end of Christmastide, which began with Advent, on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, November 30th. Advent, which ended on December 21st, marks a time of preparation for Christmas,Continue reading “6th January: The Epiphany and the end of Christmastide.”
Mainstream vs. Self-Publishing 2014 – The numbers are looking very interesting.
Fantastic overview of the year in publishing with opinions and statistics to back up facts. Also, a thoughtful look at the advantages and disadvantages of Mainstream Publishing vs. Self-Publishing. A real gem of a post. Thank you for writing and sharing!
Book Launch! Echoes of Narcissus by Jo Robinson
I am delighted to introduce you to South African author, Jo Robinson’s new novel, Echoes of Narcissus. Marco had never raised his hands to her, but he knew just how to inflict maximum pain in other ways. And he had done so consistently for three decades. Donna thought there was something wrong with her.Continue reading “Book Launch! Echoes of Narcissus by Jo Robinson”
Book Review: On Christmas Hill by Faith Mortimer
Who doesn’t want to believe in the magic of Christmas? We all long to hear good news, encouraging stories of goodwill, unexpected reunions, miraculous changes of fortune, and happy endings, especially at Christmas time. I love the way seasonal literature and films enhance our experience of this ancestral need to believe that good can andContinue reading “Book Review: On Christmas Hill by Faith Mortimer”
Rereading Jane Eyre 