Tag Archives: Setting

“Dying To Take The Tour” by Chrissie Loveday – Book Review #NovNov23 #DyingToTakeTheTour #NovellasInNovember

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Fictionophile

Demelza Price is taking a busman’s holiday of sorts. On vacation from her full time job, she is using her local knowledge to lead a bus tour of Cornwall. She, and the driver Sam, are taking twenty-four passengers to visit … Continue reading →

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Introducing…. Literary Map @literary_map #booklovers #bookbloggers

Posted on April 24, 2022 by Fictionophile

As some of you might have noticed, for the past few months I’ve listed my armchair travels in my Fictionophile Monthly Wrap-Up posts. Literary Map is a new app that tracks your armchair travels! Suppose you are reading a book … Continue reading →

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“Devil’s Day” by Andrew Michael Hurley – Book Review

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Fictionophile

In rural Lancashire, almost on the Yorkshire border, there is a place called the ‘Endlands”. A place where generations of the same families have eked out an existence from farming. An insular place riven with superstition and long-standing family feuds. … Continue reading →

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“The Sea Glass Sisters” by Lisa Wingate – Book Review

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Fictionophile

The prequel novella which introduces the Carolina Heirlooms series. Elizabeth Gallagher is a 911 operator. Blaming herself for an on-the-job mistake, she has lost confidence in her ability and feels guilty about the outcome of the case. Elizabeth’s guilt is … Continue reading →

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Series I started that I would LOVE to finish (part 4) – Erin Hart

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Fictionophile

You know how it is.  Years ago you read a book you REALLY liked, then the sequel, which you also really liked.  Then… years pass and you realize that this author has written another two novels, all featuring the same characters, all … Continue reading →

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Trilogies to Treasure – Part 2 – Peter May’s Lewis trilogy

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Fictionophile

Many readers cannot commit to a lengthy series.  They find it too daunting, too time intensive.  They will often choose stand-alone novels for these reasons.  I am here to introduce you to some prime examples that bridge the gap between … Continue reading →

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Series to Savour 4 – Ann Cleeves’ Shetland mysteries

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Fictionophile

I’m not sure what it is about the remote, isolated, and beautiful Hebrides that attracts so many readers.  All I know is that it is THIS SETTING that first attracted me to this series and enticed me to read it. … Continue reading →

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“Snowdrops at the Star and Sixpence” by Holly Hepburn – Book Review

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Fictionophile

Today is the day when I decorate my house for the holiday season.  To get in the mood, I thought I’d start reading this holiday novella.  I was meaning to read it while taking breaks from the decorating, but instead … Continue reading →

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“The Fear At Rockbridge Hall” by Tim Heath – Book Review

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Fictionophile

At a tender age I read Charlotte Brontë’s classic “Jane Eyre“.  Ever since, I’ve been a sucker for novels that feature English governesses – which is why I chose to read this novella. The story is set at the magnificent … Continue reading →

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“House Of Secrets” by Lynda Stacey – Book Review

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Fictionophile

Anyone who knows me, or follows this blog, knows that contrary to the old phrase “You can’t judge a book by its cover“, I often do.  I love covers, and this one called out to me. Then, when I read that … Continue reading →

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