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Quite a theme here. Seems to be royalty day.
Those lucky enough to visit The Tudors exhibit at New York’s Metropolitan Museum may enjoy this.
#TheFlightGirls #NetGalley
The Flight Girls stands out within a popular sub genre of stories about women during war time. This is a good historical fiction novel that centers on the Women’s Air Force Service Pilots Program. The protagonist is Audrey Coltrane. She always wanted to be a pilot and the war gives her this opportunity.
Pearl Harbor was a catastrophic event for the country and a frightening time for Audrey. Readers will be alongside her as she moves forward.
Audrey is very determined. Will this include her saying that she will be immune from romance? Will those she loves remain safe? And, how will the other women she meets help to sustain her? What exactly is the work that these women do? Turn the pages of this very readable novel to find out.
This book opens in Hawaii, also the setting for Sara Ackerman’s, The Code Breaker’s Secret. I recommend both.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 02 July 2019
#AdventuresinEden #NetGalley
These Edens are in eleven European countries. Enjoy the most gorgeous and lush visits that one could have without being there. This lavishly illustrated title would make a perfect holiday gift!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Timber Press for this title. All opinions are my own.
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| Pettifers Garden Lower Wardington, Oxfordshire | Whitburgh House Walled Garden Pathhead, Midlothian | Le Jardin Plume Auzouville-sur-Ry, Seine-Maritime |
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| Les Jardins d’Étretat Les Jardins d’Étretat | HORTVS Hilden, North Rhine-Westphalia | Broughton Grange Banbury, Oxfordshire |
“Homebound gardeners will be dazzled.” —Publishers Weekly
“A sumptuous, utterly escapist hardback featuring all the most beautiful gardens in the UK and Europe we could possibly dream of visiting… This book makes a wonderful substitute for travel in these difficult times.” —The English Garden
“Adventures in Eden offers a way to get a glimpse of far-off garden perfection from the comfort and safety of home… readers will find much inspiration in both the words and images, as well as plenty of planting and design ideas to adapt at home.” —Horticulture
“This image-rich peek at 50 gardens in Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Spain… leaves me longing to visit many of the gardens.” —The Washington Post
“A richly illustrated tour of 50 private contemporary gardens across Europe, chosen and led by landscape designer Carolyn Mullet.” —Gardens Illustrated
In this entry in the informative series, readers learn about Anna Pavlova. She dreamed of being a ballerina from a very young age. Find out how she achieved her dream and what she also gave to others in this delightfully illustrated title..
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.
#HolidaysinVirginRiver #NetGalley
This book would make a perfect seasonal gift for a Virgin River fan who either has read some of the series or who has seen the Netflix show. Included are two novellas; they may have been published before so hard core fans might want to check before making a purchase. That said, this book is a treat. Included is a note from the author who talks about how Virgin River came to life as a place and home to its residents. Virtual Virgin River visitors will especially enjoy this I think.
Here is a book to relax with. Get a cup of tea or cocoa and indulge!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 04 October 2022
368 pages
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