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September 25, 2018

REVIEW: The Green Empress by Elizabeth Cadell

JayneBook Reviews / C Reviews1950s / Europe / mystery / Post WWII / social change4 Comments

The Green Empress coaches specialised in taking clients of wealth or importance across Europe in luxury. When Angus Graham became “liaison officer” for one of these coaches he did so lightheartedly, but the dangers and difficulties of the journey were only compensated for by the charming presence of Lord Lorrimer’s ... more >

January 18, 2018

REVIEW: Bridal Array by Elizabeth Cadell

JayneA- Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads1950s / England / family relationships / France / road trip5 Comments

Recommended Read

Jessica de Vrais was twenty-two, the only child of an elderly and irritable widower. Though they thought alike on almost all matters, they agreed on none; least of all did they see eye to eye on the subject of men. Jessica, pretty and popular, invited them to come and stay; ... more >

September 29, 2017

REVIEW: Language of the Heart (aka The Toy Sword) by Elizabeth Cadell

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads1960s / ensemble / family relationships / London / Older Man/Younger Woman / Portugal8 Comments

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Edmund Forth, a handsome young man in his mid-thirties (though admittedly a bit stogy and sober for his years) is engaged to the beautiful but selfish Angela Wilde. His world seems perfect until lovely Fran Nash comes riding into his life on the back of a Portuguese donkey. Fran’s sunny ... more >

August 12, 2017

REVIEW: The Corner Shop by Elizabeth Cadell

JayneA- Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads1960s / art thief / boss/secretary / England / Historical / opposites attract / Paris / professor13 Comments

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Lucille Abbey runs her London secretarial agency with utmost efficiency. When, therefore, a certain Professor Hallam rejects three girls sent by her to apply for the post of his secretary and they each pronounce him “impossible”, Lucille herself sets out to interview the Professor at his home in Hampshire. He ... more >

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