I was asked by NetGalley to review this really interesating story.

In three parts essentially

In the 1930s the Hotel Lutetia attracted intellectuals and political activists, forced to flee their homes when Hitler came to power, who met here with the hope of forming an alternative government., and in 1940 Paris was Natzi occupied, The hotel became the headquarters of the German military intelligence service. Then in 1945 the Lutetia was requisitioned once more, this time transformed into a reception centre for deportees returning from the holocaust.

Three groups of people are connected to this place and one and other. It reminds me of Raffles hotel in Singapore during world wars 2 and the history around this time.

This is tubulent time in history with such atrocities the Nazi regieme bestowed upon people.

Very intense, sad but so well written and researched,

Due for publication Feb 26 2026.

 

I was asked to review this book by NetGalley and so glad I did.

I have an interest in second World War history, at half term I visited the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu and came across an SOE musum in the grounds which fascinated me. Mark Smith from the Antiques Roadshow - brings together not just enuthusiasm for this period but also real people were involved.

The author has carried out a great deal of research which is intertwinned with this story of two fictional characters Theo and Tessa - Theo comes home Tessa does not.

What is remarkable that this is not just the story of that time and never knowing really what happended- today research is being carried out that we now are privilaged to know - sadly relatives at that time would never have been able to find ou.

Fast forward to a PHD student who is researching the SOE during the war - finds Theo and through her research they uncover he truth.

So well written and what a story i loved this so thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and Lori Ingles Hall for letting me read this before others will have the chance. 

 

I reviewed Jeremy Vine Murder on line one sometime ago, and was really pleased that the publisher via NetGalley asked me to review Jeremy Vine new book.

A local doctor dies in mysterious circumstances and his poor widowed wife is getting tired of people thinking she did this! She ask radio presenter Edward to investigate.

This is murder, charm and wit all thrown into the mix whilst the reader is kept guessing along the way.

There are lots of twists and turns, Jeremy Vine writes as good story.

Due for publication April 23 2026. A recommended read.

 

I was asked to review this book by NetGalley.

An interesting window into different cultures, arranged marriages and immigration.

I have to say prior to reading this book, I knew little of this.  The author writes so well nd although these are complex in nature I really enjoyed this book.

This is about love, loss and connection.

I found the ending a little surprising but will leave this up to the readers 

Readers do not have long to wait- due for publication January 29 2026.

 

I was asked to review this by NetGalley. Wow I loved the characters and this is modern dating, just how the modern world feels with lack of dIrection, relationship hang ups. 

Interesting story of dating today and lonliness too. I have to say I so loved Chuck.

Recommended read but not due for publication till May 21 2026.

 

I was asked by NetGalley to review this powerful YA book.

As I work as a cover supervisor I can understand the nature of this book which is about three teenagers who come together to inflict harm following the rape of a fellow pupil in their class. This story covers, rape, sexual assualt, racism etc - all the aspects we cover in schools today. It is a must read for all readers not just YA,

The author writes well and the main characters are not perfect so we see them warts and all but together they bring justice. Well done Carmel for writing and pubblishing this book. 

Due for publication end of Jan 2026.

 

I was asked  by NetGalley to review this beautiful story.

This author writes so well.

There is a lot in this dtory, from sadness, tragedy, family, courageousness and the ability to forgive too.

I was inspired, reduced to tears with sadness and such sensitive subjects which the author tackled with such sensitivity.

This was an epic novel and will be in the top ten when published March 2026.

So recommended.