Brilliant! I love the main character Stephen and his approach to life and the world of drucraft. He is managing to survive hostile situations, discoveBrilliant! I love the main character Stephen and his approach to life and the world of drucraft. He is managing to survive hostile situations, discovering talents he didn’t know he had, making allies and continuing his search for answers as to his dad’s whereabouts. Benedict Jacka really knows how to craft appealing underdog characters and to have his readers cheering them on. I loved this second in the series and am already craving the next one. Many thanks to NetGalley for an arc of this book....more
This was a fascinating story which I read in one sitting. It’s so awful reading about the frustrations of being a female, clever, restless, ambitious This was a fascinating story which I read in one sitting. It’s so awful reading about the frustrations of being a female, clever, restless, ambitious and having to live with the expectations of the time; also inspiring to read how Dolly never gave up on her dreams and made the best of her situation. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
A wonderful story of Life within one family from the Dominican Republic. The book has a magic all of its own and was a wonderful read. Many thanks to A wonderful story of Life within one family from the Dominican Republic. The book has a magic all of its own and was a wonderful read. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
This was a lyrical and thoughtful read based on family connections. I found it compelling and read it in one sitting. This isn’t my usual type of bookThis was a lyrical and thoughtful read based on family connections. I found it compelling and read it in one sitting. This isn’t my usual type of book and the first book I’ve read by this author. I plan to try something else by her. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
I loved this sequel! I believe I have read all of the literary offerings of Nancy Bilieau. I find her books very accessible as well as evoking the timI loved this sequel! I believe I have read all of the literary offerings of Nancy Bilieau. I find her books very accessible as well as evoking the times skilfully of which she writes. Here we are back in the Huguenot weavers district with Genevieve, now as an established silk designer. She becomes the catalyst for a disastrous chain of events, launching her back into a world of intrigue. By the end of this book I was really bowled over with respect with how Genevieve handled events and admired her very much as a woman fighting to be acknowledged as a professional in her own right. Very well done!...more
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