Regional Impacts of Resource Developments
C.C. Kissling, M.J. Taylor and N.J. Thrift
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Originally published in 1984. Australia is a resource-rich country deriving a significant proportion...
Bilbao - New York - Bilbao
Kirmin Uribe and Elizabeth Macklin
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When Liborio Uribe found that he was going to die, he wanted to see a painting once again by Aurelio...
We Don't Know What We're Doing
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A young video shop assistant exchanges the home comforts of one mother-figure for a fleeting...
From India with Love: Growing Up Australian and the Journey of Self-Discovery That Led Me Back to My Indian Roots
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Latika Bourke was adopted from India, aged eight months. Growing up in Bathurst, New South Wales she...
Hiraeth has everything I need in the genre......dragons, books, gorgeous landscapes and a love interest 😉
I love that this is a 'clean' read, no uncomfortable descriptions of sex or violence. Well written as always, with history and legends woven all the way through......the kind that inspires your imagination.
For the second time I've been left wanting to work in or own my own book shop.....maybe one day.
The description of Wales, its beauty, traditions and lovely people really makes me want to go there and experience the country for myself.
Character wise, there's just the right amount of character depth, not so much that you drown in it but not so little that you can't imagine their personalities.
Hiraeth is for anyone who has a love of dragons, the outdoors and a belief in finding a place to belong. I would highly recommend for an afternoon read with a picnic and cheeky tipple 😉.
The Queens Lady
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Can she tread a dangerous line between love and duty? Raven-haired and fiercely independent, Joan...
Historical fiction Tudor England
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Chasing the Italian Dream in Books
May 12, 2023
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Chasing the Italian Dream
By Jo Thomas
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A summer escape she'll never forget . . .
Lucia has worked hard as a lawyer in Wales, aiming for a big promotion she hopes will shortly come her way. Finally taking a well-earned break at her grandparents' house in southern Italy, the sunshine, lemon trees and her nonna's mouth-watering cooking make her instantly feel at home.
But she's shocked to learn that her grandfather is retiring from the beloved family pizzeria and will need to sell. Lucia can't bear the thought of the place changing hands - especially when she discovers her not-quite-ex-husband Giacomo wants to take it over!
Then bad news from home forces Lucia to re-evaluate what she wants from life. Is this her chance to carry on the family tradition and finally follow her dreams?
I liked this more than I thought I would it’s not something I normally pick up and thought I’d be bored with it but it was a pleasant read. Definitely for those who love a summer romance.
Rain Sounds HQ: sleep aid
Medical and Health & Fitness
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Can’t sleep? Fall asleep fast to over 75 high-quality full-stereo recordings from around the...
ClareR (5674 KP) rated The Poison Bed in Books
Jun 17, 2018
Anyway, this story is based around the true story of how Frances Howard and her husband Robert Carr were charged with the murder of Thomas Overbury, and kept in the Tower of London for quite some time. This whole story illustrates the power of the Howards (particularly Frances' Great Uncle) and the intrigue of the Royal Court. Everyone has great aspirations, and will do whatever it takes to achieve them.
The characters, I felt, were well drawn and either unpleasant or terribly naive - no middle ground. I do like historical fiction, especially when it appears to be well researched, as this does. It's important to give the characters life as well, and that's what this book does really well. An exciting, intriguing story. Many thanks to The Pigeonhole and the publisher for the chance to read this book.
The Mystery of Lord Wenlock and His Glastonbury Treasure
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If you enjoy solving mysteries you will love this real-life 'detective story' where you get to...