Book Synopsis:

Deal, Kent, 1812

Eighteen-year-old Winnie Lennicker yearns for a peaceful life as a respectable married woman. However, when she becomes involved in her family’s free-trading operations and caught by the Revenue, she is sent before the magistrates. Forced to confess that she is with child, now more than ever, Winnie is determined to give up smuggling. But the only way she can support herself and her unborn child is to carry on.

An opportunity presents itself to carry despatches on behalf of British agents and spies, and gold for Wellington’s army. Needing the money, Winnie can’t afford to refuse, but the journey across the Channel is treacherous. When Winnie discovers the despatches she’s carrying aren’t what they seem, she’s determined to right her wrongs in the hope of achieving her dream and leaving the free trade behind for good.

The Golden Maid us available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the link below.

My Review:

The Golden Maid is an absorbing, gripping read which I thoroughly enjoyed. It’s the second book in The Smugglers series.

I’m a huge fan of historical fiction and especially enjoy learning more about time periods outside of my favourite ones. In this book the author managed to fully transport me back to the 1800 with her vivid descriptions of everyday life back then. I really enjoyed learning a little more about what it was like to be a smuggler back then and the language they used to use.

I loved the main character Winnie who was a very strong, determined lady despite all the challenges she faced. I felt a lot of sympathy with her for some of the hard challenges she faced but admired her resolve to try and make the most of the situation she finds herself. I found I wanted to keep reading to find out what happens to her.

I thought the book was well written with the author’s easy writing style making the book easy to follow. I soon found myself lost in Winnie’s world and would often pick up the book thinking I’d just read a few pages, only to finally drag myself out of the book to realise several hours had passed. I can’t wait to go back and read the first book in this series now and look forward to reading the final book soon.

Huge thanks to Georgina from Arrow publishing for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Arrow publishing for my copy of this book via Netgalley.

Above The Author:

One of my earliest memories is of eating cherries in an orchard with my grandfather and his faithful black Labrador. I was born in Kent and lived there until my family moved to Devon, but we visited regularly, and every Christmas grandparents sent us a box of Cox’s orange pippins, each apple wrapped in newspaper. I remember seeing the oasts and hop gardens, and walking round Canterbury, throwing pebbles into the river and being scared by the sight of the ducking stool on the wall of the Old Weavers House. After leaving school, I qualified as a vet and worked in small animal practice. I’d always loved reading, and decided to turn my hand to writing fiction. In 2002, I won the Harry Bowling Prize which was set up in memory of Harry Bowling, the ‘King of Cockney Sagas’. I met my wonderful agent, Laura, at the prize-giving and with her support, my writing career took off. Having had fourteen books published, I began writing about the Three Maids of Kent, a Victorian family saga, inspired by the stories passed down by my grandparents and great-grandparents who lived in and around Canterbury, Selling and Faversham. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed researching the Victorian era – it’s been a real voyage of discovery, finding about nineteenth century tattoos, how to use a tinderbox and the effects of industrialisation on the rural way of life. In between writing and working as a vet, I’ve brought up a family and looked after various pets. I’ve settled in Devon now that my children have grown up and gone off to university. Would I have liked to have been living in Victorian times? Only as a wealthy gentleman in good health, I think! ‘Half a Sixpence’ is the first novel in a brand new series, a Victorian family saga set in East Kent. The Three Maids of Kent series follows the fortunes of three generations of women from the hop gardens and orchards of rural Hernhill and Dunkirk, to the breweries of Faversham and streets of Canterbury.

Book Synopsis:

A family’s past pursues them like a shadow in this riveting and emotional novel of psychological suspense by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of All the Little Children.

American journalist Rose Kynaston has just relocated to the childhood home of her husband, Dylan, in the English village of his youth. There’s a lot for Rose to get used to in Hurtwood. Like the family’s crumbling mansion, inhabited by Dylan’s reclusive mother, and the treacherous hill it sits upon, a place of both sinister folklore and present dangers.

Then there are the unwelcoming villagers, who only whisper the name Kynaston—like some dreadful secret, a curse. Everyone knows what happened at Hurtwood House twenty years ago. Everyone except Rose. And now that Dylan is back, so are rumors about his past.

When an archaeological dig unearths human remains on the hill, local police sergeant Ellie Trevelyan vows to solve a cold case that has cast a chill over Hurtwood for decades.

As Ellie works to separate rumor from fact, Rose must fight to clear the name of the man she loves. But how can Rose keep her family safe if she is the last to know the truth?

The Last To Know is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the link below.

My Review:

Last To Know is another superbly written, gripping mystery from this talented author.

Firstly I love books set in or around spooky old houses so this book really appealed to me. I loved that the house seemed to have a personality of its own and found the descriptions of it to be quite vivid so that I could picture if clearly in my mind. I often felt the hairs standing up at the back of my neck as I read because of this as the house was so creepy.

The story is told in alternate chapters by Rose and Evie a local police officer giving the reader an insight into the current investigation but also allowing them to glimpse the past and understand what happened there. The characters were all fantastic creations who I enjoyed reading about and understanding more about their lives. Each character is hiding secrets which were fascinating and surprising to unravel. Rose was my favourite character as I loved her determination and strength to continue her investigation and discover the truth which I thought was very admirable.

Overall I thought this was a well written, gripping read which was hard to put down. The sinister folklores surrounding the house and the eerie house with doors that somehow managed to open by themselves helped add atmosphere to the book. I can’t wait to read more from this author.

Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to the author for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Jo Furniss is the author of The Trailing Spouse and the Amazon Charts bestseller All the Little Children. After spending a decade as a broadcast journalist for the BBC, Jo gave up the glamour of night shifts to become a freelance writer and serial expatriate. Originally from the United Kingdom, she spent seven years in Singapore and also lived in Switzerland and Cameroon. As a journalist, Jo worked for numerous online outlets and magazines, including Monocle and the Economist. She has edited books for a Nobel laureate and the palace of the sultan of Brunei. She has a Distinction in MA Professional Writing from Falmouth University. To keep in touch with Jo, please sign up for her newsletter at http://www.jofurniss.com or drop her a line at http://www.facebook.com/JoFurnissAuthor/.

Book Synopsis:

Nancy, Eleanor and Mary met at college and have been friends ever since, through marriages, children and love affairs.

Eleanor is calm and driven, with a deep sense of responsibility, a brilliant career and a love of being single and free – despite her soft spot for her best friend’s husband.

Mary is deeply intelligent with a love of learning, derailed by three children and a mean, demanding husband – she is now unrecognisable to herself and her friends.

Nancy is seemingly perfect: bright, beautiful and rich with an adoring husband and daughter – but beneath the surface her discontent is going to affect them all in terrible ways.

When Nancy is murdered, Eleanor and Mary must align themselves to uncover her killer. And as each of their stories unfold, they realise that there are many different truths to find, and many different ways to bring justice for those we love…

Everyone wants a perfect life. But there is no such thing…

Imperfect Woman is available in ebook and hardback now. The hardback is currently only £7.00. You can purchase your copy using the link below.

My Review:

Imperfect Woman is a dark, intense and gripping read which I really enjoyed.

The book follows three women who met at University through their lives and the challenges that they face. All three seem very realistic characters which makes them really relatable and I quickly found myself warming to each of them. The reader gets a fly on the wall glimpse into their lives, marriage and the everyday problems they face.

The most interesting part of the book for me was seeing the interesting dynamics between the three women and how they change throughout the years. I liked how the different layers of the women were gradually peeked back so we could see them at their rawest, most intimate self. Even though the three woman have known each other for years, it was interesting to see how they still didn’t know completely what was going on in each others lives. A timely reminder that in this busy world we need to take more of an interest in what is happening in our friends lives.

The story is told from each woman’s perspective in turn which I found very interesting and meant that we got to know each of the woman really well. The murder mystery side of the story, although quite gripping, isn’t the main focus of the story and I was surprised that no police were mentioned in the story though I think adding them would have created a completely different story.

Overall I really enjoyed this intriguing story and felt sad to leave the woman behind. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

Huge thanks to Francesca from Orion for my copy of this book and for inviting me onto the blog tour.

About The Author:

My new novel IMPERFECT WOMEN is being published by Orion on 20/08/20. It’s the story of three old friends who are forced to confront the secrets, lies and compromises in their lives when one of them is killed. I’m a massive fan of writers like Patricia Highsmith, Daphne Du Maurier, Iris Murdoch, Shirley Jackson & Barbara Vine who were such masters at taking us deep in to delusional minds. I’m also the author of EVERYTHING & NOTHING (2011), DOT (2013) & OUR KIND OF CRUELTY (2018). I live in Brighton with my husband and three children. You can contact me on twitter at @aramintahall

Book Synopsis:

There’s more than one way to capture a life.

When Elspeth arrives at her ex-husband’s LA mansion for his 50th birthday party, she’s expecting a crowd for the British film director. Instead, there are just seven other guests and Richard’s pet octopus, Persephone, watching over them from her tank.

Come morning, Richard is dead.

In the weeks that follow, each of the guests come under suspicion: the school friend, the studio producer, the actress, the actor, the new boyfriend, the manager, the cinematographer and the ex-wife, Elspeth herself. As stories of Richard’s past surface, colliding with Elspeth’s memories of their marriage, she begins to question not just who killed Richard, but why these eight guests were invited, and what sort of man would want to trap this mysterious, intelligent creature.

From the LA hills to the Norfolk marshes, The Octopus is a stylish exploration of power: the power of memory, the power of perception, the power of one person over another.

The Octopus is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the link below.

My Review:

The Octopus is a clever and original read from a new author for me. I found it to be quite a powerful and thought provoking read which has kept me thinking about it long after I’ve finished reading.

The action all revolves around a party thrown for Richard’s 50th birthday which I think it’s fair to say is a bit of a weird affair. It was very interesting to slowly get to know the characters and their role in Richard’s life. Most of the characters there are quite unlikeable and all of them had a reason for wanting to hurt the horrible Richard. I found this quite interesting as I couldn’t warm to any of the characters and as such couldn’t pick sides, so was just able to enjoy the mystery side of things without putting my emotions or bias into it.

One of the key themes in the book is of power and control which all stem from the main character Richard. In particular the power Richard has over Persephone, the one thing in the book which I actually did have some sympathy for, and over his guest. The way he seemed to enjoy the power he held over his pet was quite chilling especially as the octopus had to ultimately rely on Richard to survive. I think this helped the reader understand what a cruel man Richard was.

Elspeth was an interesting narrator as she obviously had a lot of history with Richard. She often made me wonder how reliable she was and if her recollections of things that happened was correct. I enjoyed trying to follow her thoughts and to attempt to unpick what I thought was true or not.

Overall I thought this was a powerful, intriguing read which would make a great book club read as there would be lots to discuss. It is also quite a current read as it helps show how hard it can be to confront your abuser and the impact it can have if you don’t come forward.

Huge thanks to Steve from Hodder for inviting me onto the blog tour and for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Tess Little is a writer, historian, and Fellow of All Souls College, University of Oxford. She was born in Norwich in 1992 and studied history at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. She is currently working towards her doctorate, on transnational connections in 1970s feminist activism, having spent the last few years interviewing activists and visiting archives across the UK, France, and the US. Her short stories and non-fiction have appeared in Words And Women: Two, The Mays Anthology, The Belleville Park Pages, The White Review and on posters outside a London tube station. Her first novel, The Octopus, will be published by Hodder & Stoughton in August 2020.

Book Synopsis:

Athens, 1941. Nazi forces occupy Greece … and a nation falls apart. Victoria Hislop’s NEW Sunday Times Number One bestseller takes you into the darker days of Greek history and, through the eyes of its extraordinary heroine, illuminates the courage it takes to live in peace.

After decades of political uncertainty, Greece is polarised between Right- and Left-wing views when the Germans invade.

Fifteen-year-old Themis comes from a family divided by these political differences. The Nazi occupation deepens the fault-lines between those she loves just as it reduces Greece to destitution. She watches friends die in the ensuing famine and is moved to commit acts of resistance.

In the civil war that follows the end of the occupation, Themis joins the Communist army, where she experiences the extremes of love and hatred and the paradoxes presented by a war in which Greek fights Greek.

Eventually imprisoned on the infamous islands of exile, Makronisos and then Trikeri, Themis encounters another prisoner whose life will entwine with her own in ways neither can foresee. And finds she must weigh her principles against her desire to escape and live.

As she looks back on her life, Themis realises how tightly the personal and political can become entangled. While some wounds heal, others deepen.

This gripping new novel from bestselling author Victoria Hislop sheds light on the complexity and trauma of Greece’s past and weaves it into the epic tale of an ordinary woman compelled to live an extraordinary life.

Those That Were Loved is available in ebook and hardback now. It is published in paperback on the 20th August 2020. Purchase or preorder your copy using the link below.

My Review:

This review was previously published on my blog as part of The Random Things Tour and is being reshared for the paperback publication.

Those Who Are Loved is the latest book from the wonderful Victoria Hislop who is one of my all time favourite authors as I credit her book The Island as the book that got me out of a huge reading slump. Once again the author has written a fantastically gripping but highly emotional historical novel which will stay with me for a long time.

The occupation of Greece during WW2 is not a subject I knew anything about before reading this book so I found all the details about this utterly fascinating. The author has clearly done her research and manages to bring this period to life with the vivid descriptions of what life was like under the occupation. The fear and oppression that became the norm is almost palpable and I found myself on edge through parts of the book. It was great to read about the bravery of ordinary citizens whose exploits to fight the regime where very admirable. I’m not sure I would have the courage they did in the same situation.

The story follows Themis in two time periods, one as a fifteen year old during the war and the other as an old lady in 2016. Themis is a character that I loved instantly and someone I think I’d love to have as a grannie. She’s obviously seen and done a lot during her time but is aware that not everyone will think favourably about her actions. We learn about Greece’s history through her which makes what happens seem more personal and more horrific as it feels like it is happening to someone you know.

The story goes along at a good pace and I was soon absorbed into the story with the vivid descriptions of Greek culture and the beautiful sounding scenery. I was so fascinated by the story that wanted to keep reading to find out what would happen even though I wasn’t sure I would like it. It being war time there are some very harrowing and emotional parts to this book which had me in tears at times. My heart broke for Themis and all she goes through but it was more upsetting to realise that the events could actually have happened.

Huge thanks to Emily for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Headline for my copy of this book via Netgalley.

Audio Extract:

As part of the audio tour I’m pleased to be able to share a sample of the audio book for Those Who Are Loved which is being released the same time as the paperback on the 20th August 2020

About The Author:

Inspired by a visit to Spinalonga, the abandoned Greek leprosy colony, Victoria Hislop wrote The Island in 2005. It became an international bestseller and a 26-part Greek TV series. She was named Newcomer of the Year at the British Book Awards and is now an ambassador for Lepra. Her affection for the Mediterranean then took her to Spain, and in the number one bestseller The Return she wrote about the painful secrets of its civil war. In The Thread, Victoria returned to Greece to tell the turbulent tale of Thessaloniki and its people across the twentieth century. Shortlisted for a British Book Award, it confirmed her reputation as an inspirational storyteller.

Her fourth novel, The Sunrise, about the Turkish invasion of Cyprus and the enduring ghost town of Famagusta, was a Sunday Times number one bestseller. Cartes Postales from Greece, fiction illustrated with photographs, was a Sunday Times bestseller in hardback and one of the biggest selling books of 2016. Victoria’s most recent novel, the poignant and powerful Those Who Are Loved, was a Sunday Times number one hardback bestseller in 2019 and explores a tempestuous period of modern Greek history through the eyes of a complex and compelling heroine.

Her books have been translated into more than thirty-five languages.

Victoria divides her time between England and Greece.

In 2020, Victoria was granted Honorary Greek Citizenship by the President of Greece.

What if I told you,’ he said, ‘that I believe my mother’s life to be in danger?’

Robertson Bennet returns to Edinburgh after a 25-year absence in search of his parents and his inheritance. But both have disappeared. A quick, routine police check should be enough – and Detective Inspector Helen Birch has enough on her plate trying to help her brother, Charlie, after an assault in prison. But all her instincts tell her not to let this case go. And so she digs.

George and Phamie Bennet were together for a long time. No one can ever really know the secrets kept between husband and wife. But as Birch slowly begins to unravel the truth, terrible crimes start to rise to the surface.

Beautifully written and ingeniously plotted, Cover Your Tracks confirms Claire Askew as a major new talent in crime fiction.

Cover Your Tracks is published in ebook and hardbackback on the 20th August 2020. You can pre-order your copy using the link below.

My Review:

Cover My Tracks is another well written and completely compelling read from this talented author. It’s another outing for DI Helen who has to be one of my favourite fictional detectives as I love her grit and determination. She very funny, quite obstinate but very likeable which makes her a great character to follow throughout the book.

The actual case was quite an intriguing one which was interesting to see progress from quite a small case to a big one. The author gives the reader a fly on the wall view of the case which allows them to follow all the developments and come to their own conclusions. It’s quite a shocking case, with a very unlikeable protagonist who gets more and more unlikeable as the case continues. There is a few descriptions of domestic abuse in the story which might not be to everyone’s taste.

I thought this was a hugely enjoyable book, which although it does start of slow soon picks up pace to become very gripping. The plot was very believable and I liked how the author gradually built up the tension throughout the book as things develop. I found myself unable to guess what direction things would go which I always love. The ending was very shocking and unexpected though very satisfying. I hope this isn’t the last we see if Helen.

Huge thanks to Jenny Platt from Hodder for inviting me onto the blog tour and for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Claire Askew is an award-winning poet and novelist. Her debut novel, All the Hidden Truths, won the 2016 Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize as a work in progress, and was selected as a Times Crime Book of the Month. Claire has won numerous other accolades for her work, including the Jessie Kesson Fellowship and a Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award. She lives in Edinburgh.

Book Synopsis:

China, 1941. With Japan’s declaration of war on the Allies, Elspeth Kent’s future changes forever. When soldiers take control of the missionary school where she teaches, comfortable security is replaced by rationing, uncertainty and fear.

Ten-year-old Nancy Plummer has always felt safe at Chefoo School. Now the enemy, separated indefinitely from anxious parents, the children must turn to their teachers – to Miss Kent and her new Girl Guide patrol especially – for help. But worse is to come when the pupils and teachers are sent to a distant internment camp. Unimaginable hardship, impossible choices and danger lie ahead.

Inspired by true events, this is the unforgettable story of the life-changing bonds formed between a young girl and her teacher, in a remote corner of a terrible war.

The Bird In The Bamboo Cage is published in ebook and hardback on the 20th August 2020. You can pre-order your copy using the link below.

My Review:

This was an absolutely beautiful, compelling and emotional read which will stay with me for a long time. In The Bird In The Bamboo Cage the author writes about a part of ww2 that I knew nothing about so I found it fascinating to learn more about it.

The story is told by two narrators, Nancy a ten year old girl who has been sent to the Chefoo school in China as her parents are missionaries and Elspeth a teacher at the school. I thought this worked well as it gave the reader two different perspectives to everything that happens, especially as they are different ages.

The school seemed like a special place and I loved the teachers methods for trying to distract the children and keep them happy. It was quite touching to see this continue to the internet camp and how the teachers continued to protect the children and shield them from some of the terrible things that were happening there. Some of the descriptions and events in the camp were hard to read but I liked the descriptions of the prisoner’s ingenuity to keep themselves alive.

I thought this was one of those rare books that just completely absorbed me into the story and captivated me. It is quite an emotional read and I often found myself tearing up as I read but it was also a story of bravery and love which was beautiful to read about. I found it a fascinating book and I’ll be recommending it to everyone.

Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Harper Collins for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Hazel Gaynor is an award-winning New York Times, USA Today, Irish Times, and international bestselling author. Her 2014 debut THE GIRL WHO CAME HOME won the 2015 RNA Historical Novel of the Year award, A MEMORY OF VIOLETS was a 2015 WHSmith Fresh Talent pick, THE GIRL FROM THE SAVOY was shortlisted for the 2017 Irish Book Awards, and THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER’S DAUGHTER was shortlisted for the 2019 HWA Gold Crown Award. LAST CHRISTMAS IN PARIS (co-written with Heather Webb) won the 2018 Women’s Fiction Writers Association Star Award. Their most recent collaboration is MEET ME IN MONACO. Hazel’s forthcoming historical novel, THE BIRD IN THE BAMBOO CAGE, set in China during WW2, will be published in the UK and Ireland in August 2020. Hazel was selected by Library Journal as one of Ten Big Breakout Authors for 2015 and her work has been translated into fourteen languages to date. She is co-founder of creative writing events The Inspiration Project, and lives in Ireland with her husband and two children. She is represented by Michelle Brower of Aevitas Creative Management, New York. For more information, visit http://www.hazelgaynor.com @HazelGaynor

Book Synopsis:

The phenomenal new thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of Before I Go To Sleep.

Blackwood Bay. An ordinary place, home to ordinary people.

It used to be a buzzing seaside destination. But now, ravaged by the effects of dwindling tourism and economic downturn, it’s a ghost town – and the perfect place for film-maker Alex to shoot her new documentary.

But the community is deeply suspicious of her intentions. After all, nothing exciting ever happens in Blackwood Bay – or does it?

Blackwood Bay. An ordinary place, home to an extraordinary secret.

Final Cut is available in ebook and hardback now. The hardback is currently only £6. You can purchase your copy of both using the link below.

My Review:

The Final Cut is an intriguing and compelling read which had me gripped from the first page. It’s going to be a hard book to review as I don’t want to give anything away.

The story is told in two parts; the now one follows Alex as she attempts to make a film at a northern sea side town while trying to solve the mystery of two girls who vanished there. The Then part of the story follows a mysterious girl who is found with minor injuries but suffering from memory loss. Both storylines were very interesting and I enjoyed watching them develop especially as I didn’t have a favourite which was unusual for me. It was interesting to see how the two stories fit together and to discover more about what had been going on.

Alex was a very interesting main character, especially as I wasn’t sure if I liked or trusted her. I did feel a lot of sympathy towards all the hardships she had experienced in her life but she seemed to be keeping a lot of secrets from everyone which made me unsure of her motives. I went between feeling irritated with her and her attitude to wanting to give her the hug I felt she needed.

I thought this story was quite fast paced with lots of twists and turns that kept me guessing until the end. There was an fantastic feeling of menace and unease hanging over the story which was very intriguing and made me want to keep reading as I really wanted to know what was going to happen. The ending was absolutely brilliant as it was completely unexpected, shocking and totally original.

Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Transworld for my copy of this book via Netgalley.

About The Author:

S. J. Watson’s first novel, Before I Go To Sleep, became a phenomenal international success and has now sold over 6,000,000 copies worldwide. It won the Crime Writers’ Association Award for Best Debut Novel and the Galaxy National Book Award for Crime Thriller of the Year. The film of the book, starring Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth and Mark Strong, and directed by Rowan Joffe, was released in September 2014. S. J. Watson’s second novel, Second Life, a psychological thriller, was published to acclaim in 2015.

S. J. Watson lives in London.

Book Synopsis:

When Becky walks in on her boss with a woman who isn’t his wife, she’s horrified, but says nothing. She owes Matthew too much.

But when the same woman accuses him of rape, Becky is trapped in a nightmare. Was what she saw rape – or is Matthew, her trusted mentor, telling the truth? Becky must try to ignore her own traumatic past and its terrible hold on her.

As Becky attempts to untangle these blurred lines, she risks everything, even her home and family, to find the truth…

Blurred Lines is published on the 20th August 2020. You can pre-order your copy using the link below.

My Review:

I thought Blurred Lines was a fascinating and thought provoking read which will stay with me for a long time. It is also quite a current book with the “me too” movement gaining momentum.

Firstly I thought that the author took a very sensitive subject and managed to write about it with lots of compassion. I really felt for Becky and the difficult situation she finds herself in. The author gives the reader access to all of her thoughts so we can see the reasoning behind her decisions andIand found it really interesting to follow the moral dilemma as it unfolded and to ask myself how I would have acted in a similar situation.

The story is very fast paced and had me gripped from the first page. The many twists kept me turning the pages faster and faster as I kept changing my opinion on what had happened which I always find very enjoyable. I think this would be a great read for book clubs as there would be lots to discuss.

Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Harper Collins for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Hannah Begbie studied Art History at Cambridge University. She went on to become a talent agent, representing BAFTA and Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning writers and comedians for fifteen years.

Her debut novel, Mother, won the RNA Joan Hessayon Award for new writing and has been optioned by the BAFTA-winning Clerkenwell Films for adaptation into a television drama.

She lives in north London with her husband and their two sons.