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The Artist by Lucy Steeds Review: A Quiet Story of Art, War, and Freedom Set in Provence
In this review of The Artist by Lucy Steeds, I explore the novel’s setting in 1920 Provence, its central characters Edouard Tartuffe, Ettie, and Joseph Adelaide, and the lingering impact of World War I on their lives. This atmospheric historical fiction novel examines art, ambition, control, and creative freedom within a remote farmhouse shaped by…
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10 Cosy Christmas Reads to Keep You Warm Until the New Year
The air is crisp, the candles are lit, and I think it’s safe to say that my favourite reading mug has achieved a permanent position in my hand. It is, undeniably, peak reading season. There is a quiet, unique magic to a good winter read. The right book provides the perfect transportive moment—perhaps to a…
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Book Review: Vianne by Joanne Harris – A Lyrical Prequel to Chocolat
Discover Vianne by Joanne Harris, a rich and introspective prequel to Chocolat that explores identity, motherhood, and the quiet beginnings of magic.
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Book Review: Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz
Susan Ryeland’s back, and this time the murder mystery hits even closer to home. After a stint in sunny Crete trying to play house, Susan Ryeland returns to rainy Crouch End with her classic MG, a rescue cat, and another manuscript that may or may not conceal a real murder. In Marble Hall Murders, Anthony Horowitz…
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