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Wonderful Discoveries
The ClearingThe Clearing by Tim Gautreaux
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Desperate for a book, found this in Spain, totally different, thoroughly enjoyed it. But I like wood!
Memory and DreamsMemory and Dreams by Charles De Lint
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The best Charles De Lint I have ever read. Thoroughly amazing fantasy with a unique tale of artists and painting. Set in Newford like many others.
MoonheartMoonheart by Charles De Lint
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My best mythical, lyrical, fantasy discovery. Escapism at it's best.
Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue SeaShip of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea by Gary Kinder
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If you like the sea, this is better than Dirk Pitt. Very informative historic non fiction - better than fiction.
MysteryMystery by Peter Straub
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A thoroughly good murder, mystery time piece set in the fifties.
The TalismanThe Talisman by Stephen King
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This book has everything, an epic collaboration of good and evil, for all ages to read again and again.
Cuckoo WoodCuckoo Wood by Jenny Glanfield
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I have just finished this in one weekend, couldn't put it down. Cara, 30 something, sees a tv programme that sets her on a trail to discover her true parentage, their story and her beginning.
The Queen's Gambit (Vintage Contemporaries)The Queen's Gambit (Vintage Contemporaries) by Walter Tevis
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An unusual novel about a girl and the black and white universe of international chess.
Jumping the Queue (Black Swan)Jumping the Queue (Black Swan) by Mary Wesley
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All of her novels are magical life pieces. We have lost a great author.
The Laying of the Noone WalkerThe Laying of the Noone Walker by Rosalind Ashe
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A chance discovered lovely ghost story. I would love to discover more of this author's works.
Earthly JoysEarthly Joys by Philippa Gregory
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A wonderful and informative historical fiction based on the famous Tradescant. If you like gardens and plants this is the book.
The Hobbit - illustrated hardbackThe Hobbit - illustrated hardback by J.R.R. Tolkien
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Enjoyed this much more as an adult.
Cross Stitch (Outlander, US)Cross Stitch (Outlander, US) by Diana Gabaldon
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Time travelling modern day epic. History of culloden and romance through the ages. Forget there are several more after this.
Beyond RecallBeyond Recall by Robert Goddard
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I love this author. Fictional history I adore. Set in fabulous parts of england, the hero is always an unassuming character. Every novel of his is different.
To the Elephant GraveyardTo the Elephant Graveyard by Tarquin Hall
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Unusual but lovely read about Elephants and people - well done Tarquin.
Shock Wave: A Dirk Pitt NovelShock Wave: A Dirk Pitt Novel by Clive Cussler
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Dirk Pitt extraordinaire, absolutely wonderful, escapism rubbish, oceanic adventures.
EnigmaEnigma by Robert Harris
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Another war time foray based on the Enigma machine decoders.
Fatal VoyageFatal Voyage by Kathy Reichs
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Better than Patricia Cornwall. I like this author and her quebec and usa intrermingled settings.
Whispers in the SandWhispers in the Sand by Barbara Erskine
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Modern day historical spooky set in Egypt. Made me want to go and I did.
DaddyDaddy by Loup Durand
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A Gestapo manhunt for a genius and a Fathers search for his son. A spectacular Nazi thriller.
OysterOyster by John Biguenet
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Very impressed with this authors first book, set in the deep south, shrimping and oyster beds county.
The Green KingThe Green King by Paul-Loup Sulitzer
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From Nazi holocaust , Wall st to Amazonia. Amazing financial transactions conducted with such integrity it will have you stunned.
Aftermath: An Inspector Banks Mystery (The Inspector Banks series)Aftermath: An Inspector Banks Mystery (The Inspector Banks series) by Peter Robinson
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I do enjoy this down to earth yorkshire detective - Inspector Banks.
RansomRansom by Julie Garwood
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An excellent historic romance author. I certainly enjoy the ones set in the Scottish highlands.
The ReefThe Reef by Nora Roberts
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Shipwrecks, treasure, diving in seas and romance, intrigue and murder.