It happens: One Christmas Morning (by Rachel Greenlaw)

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Anyone who has read their Dickens knows that the holiday season can bring both celebration and contemplation. That is certainly the case in this Christmas story with elements of A Christmas Carol reminding readers that this is the case.

Readers get to know Eva who has had a bad Christmas experience. This has resulted in her pulling away from people and diverting her energy into work. Readers also meet the ghost of her beloved grandmother, her husband and friends. 

It looks as if this year things may well be different.  The unexpected will happen as Eva takes on the perspectives of some of those in her world. How will these experiences change her?

Will Eva get a happy ending? Will the spirit of Christmas lead to understanding, friendship and good things? Readers will certainly hope so..

This is an enjoyable debut novel. I look forward to the author’s nest book.

Many thanks to Avon/Harper Voyager and NetGalley for this title. All opinions are my own.

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I certainly was: Drawn to the Garden (Caroline Quentin)

Caroline Quentin is best known to me as an actress. I watched her in Blue Murder where she played a somewhat frazzled (in her home life) detective. Now, I know her as an author and lover of nature as well..

This is a delightful book with whimsical illustrations done by Quentin herself. I smiled when I saw the front and back views of her in a gardening apron near the beginning of the book.

I love Quentin’s candid and open voice as she tells her stories. In these pages are personal reflections, practical advice and recipes. Readers will find warmth, wisdom and humor here. as she writes of the experience of gardening and of life. 

Sample chapters include Memories, Wellbeing, Pets & pests, Childhood and more. Dip in anywhere or start at the beginning.

I highly recommend this book. I will buy the hard copy when it is released.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 23 April 2024

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Split

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Readers who look at this book’s title may think that Split refers to a breakup in a romantic way. Here it does not. Split is a fictional place, a resort on the Adriatic. In this historical novel, it is a place full of intrigue, murder and even romance.

Readers who enjoy movies like Casablanca may well enjoy this novel. Turn the pages as spies, emigres, smugglers and others spend time in Split. 

Note that the book has a helpful list of characters. 

Many thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Crossing for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 01 January 2024