Daphne Bridgerton, fourth of the eight Bridgerton siblings, is thrust into the coming social season, where the whole ton is bustling with the news of the arrival of Simon, the new Duke of Hastings. Distressed by her eventual lack of prospects and convinced by Simon’s need to escape the vulture-esque eyes of the society mothers,Continue reading “The Duke and I by Julia Quinn”
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The Good Thieves
In my opinion, Katherine Rundell has now clearly established her brand as a children’s adventure novelist. Three of her novels that I’ve read till date share a similar thread of kids embarking on a quest of some sort, often beyond the knowledge of the parents. The Good Thieves is her newest release and doesn’t failContinue reading “The Good Thieves”
The Peshwa: War of the Deceivers
Tell me that a 400+ paged novel about politics, war and strategy will have me rooted to the spot for over 6 hours and I’d probably have laughed in your face. Well, I’d have done exactly that before having read The Peshwa: War of the Deceivers by Ram Sivasankaran. Set against the backdrop of theContinue reading “The Peshwa: War of the Deceivers”
Book Review — The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar
It is 1785 and Mr. Jonah Hancock, a merchant trader from Deptford has chanced upon a miracle like no other. Having lost his prized ship Calliope and left with a mermaid, Hancock can barely contain his dejection. But much to his wonder and disbelief, he comes to realize what a jackpot he has struck upon when thisContinue reading “Book Review — The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar”
Book Review — A Murder on Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey
Sujata Massey’s historical fiction, A Murder on Malabar Hill takes us through pre-Independence India, positing Parveen Mistry as the first female solicitor in 1920’s Bombay. Working at her father’s law firm, Mistry Law, Perveen dives neck deep into the family matters of the Farid widows, who having lost their husband, Mr. Omar Farid know not what’s in storeContinue reading “Book Review — A Murder on Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey”
The Life Stories 