Welcome to another blog tour, and the first in a while since my break over here on this blog; what a different but surely good book I have to bring to you today as well. ‘A Little of Chantelle Rose’ is certainly a very different book to what I normally read, but I was pleasantly surprised with how much of a light hearted joyful read this actually was for me. Continue reading “A little of Chantelle Rose by Cristina Hodgson”
I always put a lot of thought into whether or not to write pieces that could be deemed controversial, I don’t like confrontation so I avoid publishing a piece if I fear it will cause it. However sometimes experiences need to be shared to stop negative consequences from occurring again. That is exactly what this post is about- how my psychiatrist has cost me just under £600. Continue reading “And I thought I could trust my Doctor…”
I am back, and have a great announcement to be coming back with. The publisher Of Tomes have given me a great honour in allowing me to bring you an early look at the cover for their horror debut, Ultimate Sacrifice. Continue reading “Ultimate Sacrifice Cover Reveal!!”
Oh dear, this month was not good for reading. I did read some great books, I just didn’t read many books at all. The reading slump seems to be holding on, I thought I had defeated it, but it would appear to be holding strong. I think I may also have a bit of a book hangover from one of the books I read as well. Continue reading “April Reads and May TBR”
So I have mentioned in various blog posts and many times on Twitter now that I am in the process of moving home. This is the first time that I have moved when I can remember it, and I must say it is living up to being one of the most stressful events to happen in someones life. Continue reading “Quick Update- Moving”
Sci-fi is not normally a genre that go to, but there is a few exceptions, and the Themis Files series is definitely one of them. The opportunity to review the second book, Waking Gods, was one I just could not turn down; I can let you know now that it was not a disappointment!! Continue reading “Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel”
“We held them off for a week up there back in 1944,” said the press attaché, pointing up to the Acropolis.
“The Germans?” said Sophie.
“No, dear lady,” said the attaché, a pop-eyed man with a military moustache, “the Greeks.”
Sophie glanced at Forrester, puzzled. “I thought the British were on the same side as the Greeks,” she said.
“We were on the same side as the Greeks, yes,” said the attaché. “But not the communists.”
They were inching their way along Aeolos Street, which runs west from Stadium Street to the foot of the Acropolis, and every few yards the car had to slow down to avoid old ladies spilling into the roadway offering hot chestnuts, green-dyed cakes, black market cigarettes, candles decorated with pictures of the Virgin Mary, transfers of the crucified Christ to stick on your arm, and fireworks with which to celebrate Holy Week, 1946. Forrester had flown to Athens because, to his amazement, the Empire Council for Archaeology had finally given him the funds for his expedition to Crete. But it turned out there were people in the Greek capital who wanted to see him before he set off for the island, and the press attaché from the British Embassy had been waiting for them at the airport in a Lagonda, which must have been in use before Archduke Ferdinand went to Sarajevo. Possibly when the Archduke went to Sarajevo.
“During the war, of course,” said Forrester, “the communists were some of the best fighters. And we were all on the same side.” Every other house, Forrester noted, now seemed to be daubed with red communist slogans.
“That was then,” said the attaché, whose name was Lancaster, “but ever since the Germans left, the Reds have been trying to take over. Came as close as dammit just after I arrived, too, in forty-four. Hence the fight outside the Parthenon.”
“Which I imagine would have been a very good defensive position,” said Forrester.
“That’s my point, old chap,” said Lancaster. “Made you realise why the Greeks put the Acropolis there in the first place. It looks magnificent – but it’s all about power.” 
I’m slowly falling in love with World War historical fiction novels; before recently they were something I find of avoided but I’m finding that I love European settings and strong female leads. Welcome to this stop of the blog tour, hopefully you’ve already been convinced that this novel is a MUST read, but just in case if not, I’ll put in my little say. Continue reading “Across Great Divides by Monique Roy”
I’m really excited to be writing this one, as its something completely different for me and this blog. I was never really sure what a favourites post was, and then I started reading them, and I thought it would be a great way to show a bit more of who I am other than all the books. So lets get into this, I’m just going to talk about some of the stuff I’ve been really loving over the past few months that aren’t books.. Continue reading “Jan,Feb&March Favourites…”
Darac was thankful for his mask as he entered the exam tent. ‘Professor Bianchi here, Lami?’
‘No, she isn’t.’ The lab assistant’s smile was a transparent attempt to appear upbeat. ‘She assigned the case to Dr Barrau.’
‘Right.’ It sounded more professional than ‘shit’.
‘Careful where you’re walking there, sir. We haven’t examined that yet.’
Darac looked down. At his feet was an empty champagne bottle, lying forlornly on its side like a spent firework. ‘Many at the party?’
‘There was only one glass. That’s about all we know at the moment.’
‘OK.’
‘It’s not a pretty sight, Captain.’
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