#bookreview: Diary of Margery Blake by P.J. Roscoe

About the book… Format: E-book (ARC) Publisher: P.J. Roscoe Published: 17th September The Blurb The harshness of 19th century life for women, seen through the eyes of a young bride. Margery Blake is nothing but a pawn in family affairs, and her marriage is seen as a good match. Margery has no power, or control

#bookreview: The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz

About The House of Silk Format: Paperback Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Published: January 2011 Pages: 294 Pages Series: Sherlock Holmes #1 The Blurb THE GAME’S AFOOT . . . It is November 1890 and London is gripped by a merciless winter. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are enjoying tea by the fire when an agitated gentleman arrives unannounced at

The Fair Fight by Anna Freeman

Some call the prize ring a nursery for vice… Format: Paperback Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson London Published: August 28th 2014 Pages: 436 pages The Blurb Born into a brothel, Ruth’s future looks bleak until she catches the eye of Mr Dryer. A rich Bristol merchant and enthusiast of the ring, he trains gutsy Ruth as

Ticker – Lisa Mantchev

Format: E-book (Kindle) Publisher: Skyscape Published: 1st December 2014 Pages: 273 Pages The Blurb When Penny Farthing nearly dies, brilliant surgeon Calvin Warwick manages to implant a brass “Ticker” in her chest, transforming her into the first of the Augmented. But soon it’s discovered that Warwick killed dozens of people as he strove to perfect