pickFrench noblewoman Marguerite de la Rocque de Roberval (1515--1542) has always led a quiet life, but her guardian spends her fortune and sells her home. His plan is another prosperous voyage to “New France.” This time he takes Marguerite with him. After he discovers Marguerite‘s rebellion he strands her with a lover and her nurse. Although slow to start her tale is thrilling and satisfying. It is a 4/5 ⭐️ read and a 2025 favorite.
‘In the dead centre‘ of Ireland according to the driver taking the MC to her nursing assignment.
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so-soDisappointing. Baldacci is usually much more nuanced and often builds such strong characters. This one just fell a little flat. Still an interesting story and strong friendships explored in a challenging time so I don‘t regret listening. But not his best. Plus one of the characters in the audio sounded too much like J Peterman. 🧐 Really distracting!
pickTwo couples who are neighbors, the wives seem to become friendly but it quickly becomes clear that none of the four is truly known or understood by any of the others. You get to know each of them so well, including how they perceive each other. The plot, what little there is, is secondary and almost distracting- the ending was jarring in way that didn‘t work for me. A light pick.
pickWhat a tome this is - a thoroughly enjoyable one, though. I always love finding out what these characters have been up to. Some time travel plus lots of things going on which are too numerous to mention. There is a very sad moment so don‘t forget your hankie!😢. I can‘t wait to read book nine and then I would imagine there‘ll be a quite a wait until book ten is finished, the final instalment. I shall be so sorry to say goodbye to Jamie & Claire.
pickMy second book by Meagan Church and I love how she is not afraid to tackle the difficult and infuriating topics in history, especially those pertaining to girls/women. A challenging and well-written piece of historical fiction.
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