‘Murder is easy … when it doesn’t look like murder’– The Mystery of Four [ Synopsis of The Mystery of Four ] Tess Morgan has finally made her dream of restoring beautiful Kilfenora House and Gardens into a reality. But during rehearsals for the play that forms the opening weekend’s flagship event, her dream turns…
“This book is about really looking at yourself, taking stock of the flawed image peering back, and learning to move forward, despite how hard the road ahead looks” – Daragh Fleming, Lonely Boy [Synopsis of Lonely Boy] Daragh Fleming’s honest portrayal of mental health, wellbeing and recovery opens with a quote from Seneca, Moral Letters…
‘A failed writer connects the murder of an American journalist, a drowned 80s musician and a Scottish politician’s resignation, in a heart-wrenching novel about ordinary people living in extraordinary times.‘(Dashboard Elvis is Dead – Publisher Quote) [ Synopsis ] Renowned photo-journalist Jude Montgomery arrives in Glasgow in 2014, in the wake of the failed Scottish…
‘Set in the very different worlds of cosmopolitan London and a sleepy village in Ireland’s Wicklow mountains‘ Synopsis One family. Three generations. And the threads that bind them together … Successful TV producer Penny has always been a planner. She knows exactly what her future looks like – until an unexpected pregnancy forces her to…
Originality is the word that immediately comes to mind when reading The Pain Tourist by Paul Cleave
Read my book review of The Emerald Spy by Nicola Cassidy, a book that ‘explores Ireland’s complicated refugee past’
It is an absolute pleasure to welcome Chris Curran to my blog today. When the Lights Go Out, Chris Curran’s latest novel, will be published on December 2nd with One More Chapter. Chris has written a fascinating post about the inspiration behind her writing. I do hope you enjoy. ‘Living in a small cottage with…
‘It’s the time of year … to run away from your life’– All Wrapped Up [ About All Wrapped Up ] Holly always seems to make the wrong decisions: her career in London is going nowhere, and she’s ended up engaged to a man she doesn’t love. Which is why she decides that’s all going…
‘The powerful tale of a girl who feels broken, and the dolphin who makes her whole. A story of friendship, hope and self-discovery’ It is always an honour to be involved with a cover reveal but it is an extra delight when it is for a debut children’s book from an Irish author AND I…
Do you enjoy reading older publications? At the moment I am not reviewing as much as I normally would. I have started a new part time job and I have also returned to college for a few months, meaning my blogging time has been reduced dramatically. What I have decided to do in the meantime…