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The Royal Correspondent
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I thought I would enjoy this one more than I did.
It's told in 3 Part Segments. Part One begins in Sydney in 1957. Blaise Hill has aspirations to become a journalist for a Sydney Newspaper. Her family needs the money and she wants to help them out. She gets a job in what is very much a Man's World at the time. During this time she also gets herself into a predicament that leaves her very scared. In Part 2 she is sent overseas to London to report on the upcoming wedding of Princess Margaret in 1960. Part 3 continues to follow her as she works in London for a Fleet Street Newspaper as a Royal Correspondent and her personal life begins to get romantically complicated.
This story had a bit of everything. Some heavy sexist issues, ambition, romance, fashion, royalty, criminal underworld, and spies. I just found the book a little sluggish and I was not all that convinced with the romance aspect. I did enjoy the snippets of real life Royals and historical figures and events that graced the pages. That part was fun and well researched.
It's told in 3 Part Segments. Part One begins in Sydney in 1957. Blaise Hill has aspirations to become a journalist for a Sydney Newspaper. Her family needs the money and she wants to help them out. She gets a job in what is very much a Man's World at the time. During this time she also gets herself into a predicament that leaves her very scared. In Part 2 she is sent overseas to London to report on the upcoming wedding of Princess Margaret in 1960. Part 3 continues to follow her as she works in London for a Fleet Street Newspaper as a Royal Correspondent and her personal life begins to get romantically complicated.
This story had a bit of everything. Some heavy sexist issues, ambition, romance, fashion, royalty, criminal underworld, and spies. I just found the book a little sluggish and I was not all that convinced with the romance aspect. I did enjoy the snippets of real life Royals and historical figures and events that graced the pages. That part was fun and well researched.
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Reading Progress
January 25, 2021
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January 25, 2021
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to-read
August 23, 2022
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Started Reading
August 23, 2022
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australian-author
August 23, 2022
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historical-fiction
August 23, 2022
– Shelved as:
royalty
August 23, 2022
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8.75%
"Next one that has been physically sitting on my shelf for a while 👏🏼"
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September 5, 2022
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Meghhnaa
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Aug 24, 2022 04:35AM
Cute cover, do update about your reading experience <3
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Meghna wrote: "Cute cover, do update about your reading experience <3"Yes love that cover. I will update for sure! 👍🏼
Holly wrote: "Fingers crossed!"So far so good!!
Some of the books sitting on my physical shelves have been there for so long, they must surely be considered 'vintage' reading by now. I did promise myself to clear at least one book a month - but hey! I managed one in three months, so that's another fail :)
Yvonne (Fiction Books) wrote: "Some of the books sitting on my physical shelves have been there for so long, they must surely be considered 'vintage' reading by now. I did promise myself to clear at least one book a month - but ..."I know! It's so hard as there are so many good books to read! Thanks Yvonne. I'm enjoying this one but just need more time devoted to sitting down and reading 😉
I am determined to toss out all my physical copies except for my vintage collections of Stevenson, Poe, Twain, Harvard Classics and Continental Classics (they look so pretty gathering dust on the shelves). Let's face it, physical copies are going the way of dinosaurs🤣
Homes and lovers of physical books makes me happy. So does your profile addition about Oliva Newton-John.I don't expect most people to see my "Gentle Spectrums" group updates. I'm after getting readers and commenters of my review writing. However, I wrote about her in my music thread. I am sad because she was turning a year younger than my own Mom. Even surprised, because like Mom, she beat serious illnesses numerous times before. Carolyn.
Tamar...playing hooky for a few hours today wrote: "I am determined to toss out all my physical copies except for my vintage collections of Stevenson, Poe, Twain, Harvard Classics and Continental Classics (they look so pretty gathering dust on the s..."You are right! I do prefer to read on my kindle now (NEVER thought I would say that!)
C. (Never msg. Just comment! Email if private.) wrote: "Homes and lovers of physical books makes me happy. So does your profile addition about Oliva Newton-John.I don't expect most people to see my "Gentle Spectrums" group updates. I'm after getting r..."
I will try to check that out Carolyn. Thank-you for your thoughtful comment 💞
Great honest review Tina, shame it was not quite there for you 💖💖💖
Jennifer SK wrote: "Great honest review Tina, shame it was not quite there for you 💖💖💖"Thanks so much Jennifer! I did have high hopes for this one 🤷🏻♀�
Terrific review Tina! Sorry this one fell short.💞
Kaceey wrote: "Terrific review Tina! Sorry this one fell short.💞"Thanks Kaceey! Me too 😔
Sad this didn't cut it but glad you could enjoy the historical vibes. Great review Tina!
Well you got a good historical fiction story with good snippets of Royals. Good luck with your next one Tina!
Sorry it didn’t meet your expectations Tina! Wonderful and honest review!! 💖💖
Lovely review, Tina! I'm sorry this was a bit of a letdown. 💗
Too bad! The synopsis sounds good and the cover is fabulous.
So sorry this was a bit of a dud Tina! Hope you love your next read.
Fantastic review, Tina! Sorry this wasn't what you expected, but I am glad you still enjoyed parts!
Sorry it wasn't better. Those pretty outfits always make me want to put on some comfy sweats. 😁 Wonderful review, Tina!
Terrific review, dear Tina- Sorry you didn't enjoy it more. 💖
Federico wrote: "Sad this didn't cut it but glad you could enjoy the historical vibes. Great review Tina!"Thank-you very much Federico!
Barbara wrote: "Well you got a good historical fiction story with good snippets of Royals. Good luck with your next one Tina!"Thanks Barbara! The Royal snippets were definitely a plus!
Dora wrote: "Sorry it didn’t meet your expectations Tina! Wonderful and honest review!! 💖💖"Thank-you Dora darling 💗
Jayme wrote: "Sorry it disappointed! 💕"Me too! 😔 Thanks!
Kat wrote: "Lovely review, Tina! I'm sorry this was a bit of a letdown. 💗"Thanks! It was a bit of a pity 😔
theliterateleprechaun wrote: "Too bad! The synopsis sounds good and the cover is fabulous."I know! Oh, yes that cover was awesome! 😁
With all those themes. You would expect to enjoy more. Sorry you didn’t my friend. Excellent review as always anyway 💞
Susanne wrote: "So sorry this was a bit of a dud Tina! Hope you love your next read."Thanks Susanne! I think I've got a good one now!
Meredith (Slowly Catching Up) wrote: "Fantastic review, Tina! Sorry this wasn't what you expected, but I am glad you still enjoyed parts!"Thanks Meredith!!
MarilynW wrote: "Sorry it wasn't better. Those pretty outfits always make me want to put on some comfy sweats. 😁 Wonderful review, Tina!"Ha ha oh there were some lovely Dior gowns described in the book for an exhibit! 😍
Julie wrote: "Terrific review, dear Tina- Sorry you didn't enjoy it more. 💖"Thanks sweetie!! 💕
Margaret M wrote: "With all those themes. You would expect to enjoy more. Sorry you didn’t my friend. Excellent review as always anyway 💞"I know! I'm a little bummed at that. Thank-you very much Margaret 💗
Sorry it wasn’t as good as you hoped - great review Tina ❤️
Sounds like it tried too hard to do too much. Loved your honest review, dear Tina! Hope your next read is going much better. 💕
Shame it was a sluggish read! The synopsis makes it sound so good!
Slow reads are often disappointing. Onto better, Tina!
I'm not into snail pace either! Terrific review Tina.💕
Ceecee wrote: "Sorry it wasn’t as good as you hoped - great review Tina ❤️"Thanks Ceecee 😊
Rosh wrote: "Sounds like it tried too hard to do too much. Loved your honest review, dear Tina! Hope your next read is going much better. 💕"Thanks Rosh! Perhaps that was it! 😊
Holly wrote: "Shame it was a sluggish read! The synopsis makes it sound so good!"I know!! Thanks Holly 😊
Marialyce (absltmom, yaya) wrote: "Slow reads are often disappointing. Onto better, Tina!"Thank-you! I hope so!!
Kay wrote: "I'm not into snail pace either! Terrific review Tina.💕"For sure! Thanks Kay!!
I am so sorry that this one wasn't quite up to expectations Tina! I find it so hard to enjoy a book when I am not rooting for the romance! Thank you for your wonderful and honest review! 🧡
Ellie wrote: "I am so sorry that this one wasn't quite up to expectations Tina! I find it so hard to enjoy a book when I am not rooting for the romance! Thank you for your wonderful and honest review! 🧡"Thank-you for your kind words!! 🤗
Sorry this one fell short of expectations and the romance had no chemistry. Still an excellent review though, Tina!
Derek wrote: "Sorry this one fell short of expectations and the romance had no chemistry. Still an excellent review though, Tina!"Thanks Derek! I guess that's the way it goes sometimes 🤷🏻♀�
