Monthly Archives: October 2018

The Atomic City Girls

When I picked up this book at our local library, I wasn’t sure if it would keep my interest. Although I enjoy historical fiction and have a special fondness for World War 2 stories, there has been an upsurge in … Continue reading

Posted in Fiction, Historical Fiction, WW2 Fiction | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Empty House

“She was not happy, but, to all intents and purposes, she had everything. A lovely house, a handsome husband, and the children. The children were worth everything…” Virginia Keile is recuperating from the death of her husband. Left to cope … Continue reading

Posted in Fiction | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Priory

Major Marwood lives on an old estate (Saunby Priory) with his two teen-age daughters and spinster sister Victoria. Like many of England’s estates after the Second World war, his finances simply cannot keep up with modern demands. The rental cottages … Continue reading

Posted in Fiction | Tagged , | Leave a comment