Described on cover as gripping escapism, might be a good beach read?? Not an author I would read again
Memoir of the authors grandparents' lives prior to partition and then the horror of partition. Different perspective of Mountbatten and Jinnah. Fascinating read if interested in the history of India and Pakistan
Explores the speculation of a female pope 855-857, following the life of Agnes, as she becomes John the Englishman, scholar, scribe and teacher
Strout's brings her wonderful characters, Olive, Lucy and Bob together to reside in Crosby, Maine. Their lives intertwine, revealing more of their life stories and she adds a murder mystery. Perhaps read the earlier books about each character to gain the most from this novel.
A young woman searches for her identity and to make meaning of her life. Teenage readers would enjoy
Vera Stanhope solving crime with new team, great holiday read
Short stories, vividly drawn characters engaging in domestic life, totally engaging.
Explores the Christmas truce in WWI