1930s: The shadow of Nazism looms over the world. Martha is anxious for the safety of her sister Charlotte who is living in Paris and working for a Jewish gallery. Martha returns to America with Jewish friends but Charlotte stays behind to protect their art and possessions. The Lost Sister of Fifth Avenue is the […]
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book reviews
The Orphans of Amsterdam, by Elle van Rijn
Betty Oudkerk is a Jewish nursery teacher, aged only 17. Dutch Jews are being deported but the nursery is allowed to care for the children while they wait their turn. Betty and her colleagues are determined to save as many children as they can, risking their own lives… The Orphans of Amsterdam is an historical […]
Bootcamp For Broken Hearts, by Joanna Bolouri
Nora’s sister, best friend and daughter send her to an exclusive retreat to try to kickstart her love life. She makes an instant friend but will romance be on the horizon…? Bootcamp For Broken Hearts is a warm and fun novel. There is plenty of humour and wry observations but also words of wisdom that […]
The Holiday, by T.M Logan
Kate goes to France on holiday with her three best friends and all their families. But on the first day she sees some messages on her husband’s phone that suggests he is having an affair. But which of her friends could have betrayed her…? The Holiday is a psychological thriller mixed with domestic drama. The […]
How To Be A Comedy Genius, by Pete Johnson and friends
How To Be A Comedy Genius is packed full of jokes for 7-12 year olds. The book is divided into different subject areas including Silly School, Funny Food and Christmas Crackers. The jokes have been collected from school children and their names are listed at the end. A donation is made by the publisher to […]