Synopsis It is May 1968. Students are rioting, civil rights are being fought and died for, nuclear bombs are being tested, and war is raging in Vietnam. For three ordinary women in Lisbon, London and Washington life must go on as usual. For them, just to survive is an act of courage. How much has… Continue reading Sleeping Through War by Jackie Carreira: poignant and powerful
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The Invisible Case by Isabella Muir: beautiful, vivid descriptions
Synopsis A shocking death turns a homecoming into a nightmare. It’s Easter 1970 in the seaside town of Tamarisk Bay, and for one family the first Easter of a new decade brings a shocking tragedy. Amateur sleuth and professional librarian, Janie Juke, is settling into motherhood and looking forward to spending time with her family.… Continue reading The Invisible Case by Isabella Muir: beautiful, vivid descriptions
Charity Ends At Home by Colin Watson: wry and witty mystery
Colin Watson, 1960s, mystery, vintage, witty, wry, British