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John’s 2023 Year in Books
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John Jackson
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in Manchester, The United Kingdom
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Bernard Cornwell, Georgette Heyer, J B Priestley
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June 2012
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Heart of Stone
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2017
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2 editions
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Review: The Secret Shore, by Liz Fenwick
I’ve just finished the truly excellent The Secret Shore, by Liz Fenwick! 5*
Like Nigel Tuffnell’s Amp – the score should go up to 11!
May 15, 2023
It seems like an age since Liz Fenwick’s last book, The River Between Us. It is, in fact, almost exactly two years – and it has been a l-o-n-g two years!
Fortunately, she is back with a knock-out blow with The Secret Shore. She is also returning to her favo
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"I could not wait to get my mitts on this book. The world of circuses, sideshows and show people living on the fringes of society during the Victorian era has, aptly, always fascinated me so I was looking forward to reading another take on the period."
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"Gothic, often dark, distinctly disturbing at times – a world so vividly created, and a story that drew me in from the opening pages and kept me enthralled throughout. My goodness, this was a quite wonderful read!
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"I loved this book. It was an intricately woven tale full of gothic darkness and glorious hope."
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“Résumé
Razors pain you,
Rivers are damp,
Acids stain you,
And drugs cause cramp.
Guns aren't lawful,
Nooses give,
Gas smells awful.
You might as well live.”
― Enough Rope
Razors pain you,
Rivers are damp,
Acids stain you,
And drugs cause cramp.
Guns aren't lawful,
Nooses give,
Gas smells awful.
You might as well live.”
― Enough Rope
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James wrote: "Hi John, you're following a rich literary tradition, becoming a writer after a lifetime at sea: Herman Melville, Joseph Conrad. :)"Its a record I'm only too well aware of. Or, to put it another way - "I should be so lucky!" :)
Hi John, you're following a rich literary tradition, becoming a writer after a lifetime at sea: Herman Melville, Joseph Conrad. :)
Hi, I hope you might consider reading and reviewing my new mystery thriller "Bless Me Father" at your convenience, thank you. All the best, Tom
https://youtu.be/XSOvTbMxS_Q
Thank you so much for your friend invite, John. Lovely to connect with you on Goodreads, :)
Hi, John,Thank you for making me your friend. I write Regency romance including Pride and Prejudice variations. Hope you have a great day.
Gianna Thomas
