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A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier |
1930's Winchester, newly-arrived Violet Speedwell, resigned to bleak spinsterhood, visits the Cathedral and is drawn into the world of the Broderers, extraordinary women who design and stitch the cassocks and cushions so exquisitely. Their stories reveal fascinating insights into the lives of single women challenging the norms of their time. A beautiful and quietly emotional story based around true characters and events, inspiring me to revisit the Cathedral with greater insight. I hope it inspires the same reaction in other readers.
(bwl 97 Summer 2020) |
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Because of You by Dawn French |
An absorbing tale based on two mothers and their new born daughters. 17 years after some tragic and shocking events the truth begins to emerge with serious life changing consequences for everyone. Very sad in places but also humorous and heart warming.
(bwl 99 Winter 2020) |
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I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes |
This International spy thriller in the form of an epic novel combines both a murder mystery and a plot to unleash a chemical cataclysm on America. It is multi-layered; the narrative moves from one strange event to another eventually bringing all the diverse characters and plots to a final conclusion. Not exactly a page turner but a satisfying read with strongly defined characters. It would definitely translate well into a film similar to Jason Bourne or the Homeland series.
(bwl 88 Spring 2018) |
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The Girl Before by J P Delaney |
A taut psychological thriller narrated in turns by two girls who don't know each other but at different times have rented the same property. The mystery unravels as each tells a bit of their own story, revealing how their lives are affected and are strangely mirrored by their relationship with the myserious, enigmatic landlord. A page turner with a twist at the end.
(bwl 88 Spring 2018) |
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