*I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher* Title: The Looking Glass House Author: Vanessa Tait Publisher: Corvus Category: Fiction Pages: 304 Available formats: Print Publication Date: 29/7/15 RRP: AU$27.99 Synopsis: What happened before Alice fell down the rabbit hole? Oxford,1862. As Mary Prickett takes up her post as governess to… Continue reading The Looking Glass House by Vanessa Tait
Title: Swimming Home Author: Mary-Rose MacColl Publisher: Allen & Unwin Category: Fiction Pages: 400 Available formats: PrintPublication Date: 23/9/15 RRP: AU$29.99 *I received a copy of this book from the publisher for review* Synopsis: The lone swimmer, turning over now to switch to a perfectly executed back crawl, wasn't Oxford or Cambridge, wasn't a man.… Continue reading Swimming Home by Mary-Rose MacColl
* I received a copy of this to review from the publisher* Title: The Secret Son Author: Jenny Ackland Publisher: Allen & Unwin Category: Fiction/Historical Fiction Pages: 400 Available formats: Print and eBook Publication Date: 26/8/15 RRP: AU$29.99 Book Synopsis: An Australian historian determined to find the truth, a stolen inheritance, a wishing tree, a… Continue reading The Secret Son by Jenny Ackland
I received a copy of this from the publisher for reviewing purposes Title: The Book of Speculation Author: Erika Swyler Publisher: Corvus Category: Fiction Pages: 352 Available formats: Print and eBook Publication Date: 29/7/15 RRP: AU$29.99 Synopsis from the Publisher: A sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young librarian who is sent a mysterious… Continue reading The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler
I received an Advanced Reader’s Copy in exchange for an honest review from the publisher The Fairly Stillwart Chronicles, Volume Two Stillwart the Pixie is back with her rag-tag group of magical friends! Determined to complete her mission to the Northern Lands, with the hope of saving her people from extinction, she ventures from Nova… Continue reading The Fairly Stillwater Chronicles Two Blog Tour Day 8
I received a copy of this book from the publisher for reviewing purposes Book Title: Harry Mac Author: Russell Eldridge Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st July 2015 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $29.99 Book synopsis: Tom and Millie are best friends who live in a quiet lane on the edge of town. They rely… Continue reading Harry Mac by Russell Eldridge
Book Title: A Murder Unmentioned (Rowland Sinclair, #6) Author: Sulari Gentill Publisher: Pantera Press Genre: Crime, Historical Fiction Release Date: November 1st, 2014 Book Synopsis: The black sheep of a wealthy grazier dynasty, gentleman artist Rowland Sinclair often takes matters into his own hands. When the matter is murder, there are consequences. For nearly fourteen… Continue reading A Murder Unmentioned by Sulari Gentill
Author: Sulari Gentill Publisher: Pantera Press Genre: Crime, Historical Fiction Release Date: November 1st, 2013 Book Synopsis: After narrowly escaping Nazi terror, Rowland Sinclair and his companions land in London, believing they are safe. But they are wrong. A bizarre murder plunges the hapless Australians into a queer world of British aristocracy, Fascist Blackshirts, illicit… Continue reading Gentlemen Formerly Dressed by Sulari Gentill
Book Title: Miles Off Course (Rowland Sinclair, #3) Author: Sulari Gentill Publisher: Pantera Press Genre: Crime, Historical Fiction Release Date: February 1st, 2012 Book Synopsis: In early 1933, Rowland Sinclair and his companions are ensconced in the superlative luxury of The Hydro Majestic - Medlow Bath, where trouble seems distant indeed. And then Harry Simpson… Continue reading Miles Off Course by Sulari Gentill
Book Title: A Decline in Prophets (Rowland Sinclair, #2) Author: Sulari Gentill Publisher: Pantera Press Genre: Crime, Historical Fiction Release Date: July 1st, 2011 Book synopsis: In 1932, the R.M.S. Aquitania embodies all that is gracious and refined, in a world gripped by crisis and doubt. Returning home on the luxury liner after months abroad,… Continue reading A Decline in Prophets by Sulari Gentill
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