*e-copy from netgalley for review. I seem to have slowed down a bit again this month. Here's what I've been reading in May:
*Blood & Sugar by Laura Shepherd-Robinson - I found this an atmospheric trip back in time. The author has so cleverly captured the sounds, smells, horrors, poverty, crime and darkness of the era. The story opens in 1781 with a death. A body has been left hanging from a hook at the dock, tortured and branded with a slaver's mark.
Captain Harry Corsham, a war hero hoping to embark on a Parliamentary path is visited by the sister of his dear friend, lawyer and abolitionist Tad Archer. She's worried he's come to some harm as he's not come back from a recent visit to Depford dock. He was on the cusp of exposing a secret which could have brought down a lot of important people and ended British slavery for good.
Harry takes it upon himself to go and search for Tad and delves into what Tad was relentlessly pursuing. He's warned off time and time again and finds himself in some downright scary and threatening situations. His future career hangs in the balance and his family could be threatened but he finds he can't let go until he finds out what happened to Tad...
I was totally immersed in the story which was deeply descriptive, so much so, you could smell the stench and deprivation and feel the total fear of the slaves and the horrors of the slave ships. A great first novel which I recommend.
Captain Harry Corsham, a war hero hoping to embark on a Parliamentary path is visited by the sister of his dear friend, lawyer and abolitionist Tad Archer. She's worried he's come to some harm as he's not come back from a recent visit to Depford dock. He was on the cusp of exposing a secret which could have brought down a lot of important people and ended British slavery for good.
Harry takes it upon himself to go and search for Tad and delves into what Tad was relentlessly pursuing. He's warned off time and time again and finds himself in some downright scary and threatening situations. His future career hangs in the balance and his family could be threatened but he finds he can't let go until he finds out what happened to Tad...
I was totally immersed in the story which was deeply descriptive, so much so, you could smell the stench and deprivation and feel the total fear of the slaves and the horrors of the slave ships. A great first novel which I recommend.
*Those who are Loved by Victoria Hislop - I'm taking part in the blog tour for this brilliant read (tomorrow!) so I'll share my review in my June Book Round-Up.
*Dreaming of Rome by T A Williams - a feel good and deliciously romantic tale. I took part in the Blog Tour for this book. See my review HERE.
*The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell - as ever, a brilliant "Lisa Jewell". It's not published until early August so I'll share my review in my August round-up.
*The Glittering Hour by Iona Grey - I simply loved this deeply enthralling story which was published yesterday (I so recommend it!)
Selina Lennox is a bright young thing who has a glittering future ahead of her. Right now though she's enjoying parties, drinking champagne and hanging out with her two dearest friends making sure to have as many laughs as they possibly can. One night having got separated by her friends after caring about what happens to a cat which was run over she randomly meets Lawrence Weston, a man who will change her life forever. He's a penniless but gorgeous artist and she finds they have an instant connection and she has an intense need and desire to see him again.
The story is set in two timelines - the 1920s and 30s and in the 30s we meet Alice, Selina's 9 year old daughter, who is staying with her frosty grandparents at the family pile while her parents are in the Far East.
Selina sets out to make things more fun for Alice and concocts a treasure hunt, with the help of her old maid, Polly. Searching for the clues take Alice all over the house and garden where she meets the old gardener, Patterson. The story Selina hopes to tell Alice is about her life and how she came to be...
The chance meeting with Lawrence changes her life forever however Selina is expected to marry well whether she loves the man or not..
It's an absolutely amazing read which constantly pulled on my heartstrings (yes, you'll need tissues) I totally and utterly adored it.
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Selina Lennox is a bright young thing who has a glittering future ahead of her. Right now though she's enjoying parties, drinking champagne and hanging out with her two dearest friends making sure to have as many laughs as they possibly can. One night having got separated by her friends after caring about what happens to a cat which was run over she randomly meets Lawrence Weston, a man who will change her life forever. He's a penniless but gorgeous artist and she finds they have an instant connection and she has an intense need and desire to see him again.
The story is set in two timelines - the 1920s and 30s and in the 30s we meet Alice, Selina's 9 year old daughter, who is staying with her frosty grandparents at the family pile while her parents are in the Far East.
Selina sets out to make things more fun for Alice and concocts a treasure hunt, with the help of her old maid, Polly. Searching for the clues take Alice all over the house and garden where she meets the old gardener, Patterson. The story Selina hopes to tell Alice is about her life and how she came to be...
The chance meeting with Lawrence changes her life forever however Selina is expected to marry well whether she loves the man or not..
It's an absolutely amazing read which constantly pulled on my heartstrings (yes, you'll need tissues) I totally and utterly adored it.
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Indian Summer by Sara Sheridan (Mirabelle Bevan #7) - such a fan of plucky Mirabelle Bevan! I raced through the latest edition which is a great read.
Mirabelle Bevan comes across a little girl sitting on a beach near the sea. She finds out she's from a convalescent home and takes her back. There she meets a nurse called Uma who she feels is acting strangely. The local priest is murdered closely followed by the disappearance of a nurse. Of course Mirabelle can't help herself and investigates further...
She's just getting back on her feet after her relationship with McGregor ended and meets a handsome doctor whom she's very attracted to. It seems though everyone on the force knows about it however! Vesta doesn't seem to have the time for Mirabelle these days since she had the baby and Bill seems distracted.
What follows is a fast paced and twisty read which I highly recommend!
Mirabelle Bevan comes across a little girl sitting on a beach near the sea. She finds out she's from a convalescent home and takes her back. There she meets a nurse called Uma who she feels is acting strangely. The local priest is murdered closely followed by the disappearance of a nurse. Of course Mirabelle can't help herself and investigates further...
She's just getting back on her feet after her relationship with McGregor ended and meets a handsome doctor whom she's very attracted to. It seems though everyone on the force knows about it however! Vesta doesn't seem to have the time for Mirabelle these days since she had the baby and Bill seems distracted.
What follows is a fast paced and twisty read which I highly recommend!
From last month (had been awaiting publication):
*Bold Lies by Rachel Lynch (DI Kelly Porter #5) - I just love this series and the wonderful DI Kelly Porter. A murder in the Lake District appears to be connected with a double murder and a missing person in London. Kelly has to return to the Met and work alongside her ex, DCI Matt Carter. She's got mixed feelings about this but puts them aside to work with him and his Team on the case.
People who assumed they were untouchable due to their place in society are found to be suspects and the race is on to find them and make arrests..
As ever, a fast paced and exciting story. It was also great to catch up with Ted and to see how Kelly is getting on with him. Their relationship is developing with mutual affection and love and Johnny, Kelly's lovely boyfriend. Thankfully in this book, Kelly's nippy sister doesn't feature too much! Roll on book #6.
People who assumed they were untouchable due to their place in society are found to be suspects and the race is on to find them and make arrests..
As ever, a fast paced and exciting story. It was also great to catch up with Ted and to see how Kelly is getting on with him. Their relationship is developing with mutual affection and love and Johnny, Kelly's lovely boyfriend. Thankfully in this book, Kelly's nippy sister doesn't feature too much! Roll on book #6.
What have you been reading this month?
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