The action in this book flips between Scotland in 1860 and Scotland in 1992, mainly on Harris, a Hebridean island. Michael and Ruth have bought an old manse with the intentions of refurbishing it and turning it into a guest … Continue reading
The Secrets of Blythswood Square by the Scottish author Sara Sheridan is one of my 20 Books of Summer reads, and it was a really good one. The book begins at Calton Hill in Edinburgh in 1846. Rock House stands … Continue reading
It’s time for a Read Scotland 2014 update, in fact it’s way past time as I’ve just realised that I’ve read 15 Scottish books this year, so I’ve gone beyond Ben Nevis as I knew I would. I don’t know … Continue reading
Last night I fancied a treat so I unwrapped a creme egg, my first of the season. I actually paused before chomping into it because that first bite is always a bit scary as the chocolate is so thick at … Continue reading
Marking Time by Elizabeth Jane Howard was first published in 1991 and is the second book in the Cazalet Chronicles. I found this one to be just as enjoyable as The Light Years, the first book in the series, always … Continue reading