B Reviews / Book ReviewsAyrton Family series / family relationships / Historical / Post WWII / ScotlandNo Comments
Summerhills continues the story of the lives and loves of the Ayrton family, in particular that of Major Roger Ayrton M.C., his brother, and three young half-sisters. Roger has made the Army his career. Anne has settled down as housekeeper to old Mr Orme, the rector. Nell looks after the ... more >
Book 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 >
Book Reviews / DNF Reviewsclass differences / England / historical mystery / Post WWII / social changeComments Off on REVIEW: The Antique Dealer’s Daughter by Lorna Gray
The Cotswolds, Summer, 1947 In the aftermath of war, Emily Sutton struggles to find her place in a world irrevocably changed by conflict. When she refuses to follow tradition and join her father’s antiques business – or get married – her parents send her for an ‘improving’ stay with her ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviews20th century / family relationships / farming / Historical / Post WWII / retired military / Scotland1 Comments
After spending time combatting terrorists in Malaya, James Dering returns to Scotland. He starts a new life at Mureth House, the home of his aunt and uncle, Mamie and Jock Johnstone, where he hopes to learn to be a farmer. But he soon learns that picking up farming isn’t an ... more >
B Reviews / Book ReviewsEngland / family relationships / Historical / older heroine and hero / Post WWII / Widowed HeroineComments Off on REVIEW: Vittoria Cottage by D.E. Stevenson
WARNING – terms The use of “N” pulled me up short. However this is immediate post-war England and the word is used once by a blunt speaking probably 50 some year old man. Since being widowed, Caroline Dering has been content to live her life solely for her children: her ... more >
Book Reviews / C ReviewsAgent/Spies/Undercover / Post WWII / Scotland / thriller/suspenceComments Off on REVIEW: Death on the Machar by Angus MacVicar
Kenneth Davidson expected his wedding day to be full of Joy and Happiness. He did not expect his new wife to be abducted. Just after the end of World War II, Margaret and Kenneth Davidson are married at a parish church on Scotland’s wild western coast. With friends and family ... more >