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Unofficial Bridgerton Embroidery

Unofficial Bridgerton Embroidery by Hilary Leslie

Posted on July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 by jenny

As a longtime fan of the enchanting world of Bridgerton, I was beyond excited to get my hands on a copy of Bridgerton Unofficial Embroidery: 20 Patterns Inspired by the World of Regency Romance to review. The moment it arrived, I couldn’t wait to dive in and see how the elegance of the Regency era…

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{What I’m reading} The Seeker of Lost Paintings

Posted on July 4, 2025 by jenny

I seem to be drawn to historical fiction. I loved the sound of The Seeker of Lost Paintings and was delighted to receive a copy to review. Unfortunately the book is not published until March 2026 but read on for my review, I promise it will be worth waiting for! The Seeker of Lost Paintings…

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Top 5 Educational Books Every Child Should Read

Posted on June 23, 2025 by jenny

Studies show that children who engage with educational books are 30% more likely to develop a lifelong love for learning. You might wonder which titles truly make a difference in a child’s formative years. The right books not only entertain but also impart valuable lessons and spark curiosity. As we explore the top five educational…

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Dear Miss Lake by AJ Pearce

{What I’m reading} Dear Miss Lake by AJ Pearce

Posted on June 9, 2025June 23, 2025 by jenny

Have you heard of the The Emmy Lake Chronicle Series by AJ Pearce? The fourth book is Dear Miss Lake, following Dear Mrs Bird, Yours Cheerfully and Mrs Porter Calling. From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller Dear Mrs Bird, Dear Miss Lake returns us to wartime London, where Emmy Lake is facing her greatest challenge yet. Dear Miss Lake by AJ…

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The Elopement by Gill Hornby {book review}

Posted on April 26, 2025April 27, 2025 by jenny

Did you watch Miss Austen, a recent tv adaptation of the book by Gill Hornby? I love a period drama and really enjoyed seeing the story come to life with some great actors. Gill Hornby also wrote Godmersham Park which is inspired by the real life friendship between Anne Sharp and Jane Austen. I was…

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The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies

The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies

Posted on April 11, 2025April 12, 2025 by jenny

I was happy to have the latest book by Dinah Jefferies to read whilst we were away during the Easter holidays. Titled The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies, this story is set in Corfu in the 1930s. I’ve enjoyed reading her previous books and was excited to read this one. The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies…

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Bouquet in a Book by Prudence Rogers

Posted on March 13, 2025March 14, 2025 by jenny

I love to try new crafts so was delighted to receive a copy of Bouquet in a Book by Prudence Rogers to review. This clever book has pre-punched pages to press out and make the flowers. Bouquet in a Book by Prudence Rogers Unlock your inner artist and create a stunning, everlasting floral arrangement with…

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The Queen of Fives by Alex Hay

Posted on February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 by jenny

A few years ago I received a copy of The Housekeepers by Alex Hay to review. I really enjoyed the historical heist and the story and characters stuck with me ever since. So I was delighted to be offered Alex’s second book to review, The Queen of Fives. This is the second book I’ve read…

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Britain’s Ghosts: A spine-chilling tour of our most haunted places

Posted on November 15, 2024November 20, 2024 by jenny

We recently received a copy of Britain’s Ghosts: A spine-chilling tour of our most haunted places by Anna Groves, published by National Trust Books, to review. I’ve always enjoyed reading ghost stories, Uncanny is my favourite podcast, and thought this sounded a good read over Halloween. Britain’s Ghosts: A spine-chilling tour of our most haunted…

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