Episodes
The Russian Doll by Merina Palmer and Chapter 1 of this part political intrigue thriller, part romance.  Makes for an entertaining and fast-paced book set in present day London. Support the show
Published 08/17/23
Published 08/17/23
Wrong Place, Wrong Time is an ingeniously plotted psychological thriller told in reverse!  One of those books which is a real page turner with twists and turns along the way.  Addictive, riveting, brilliant! Support the show
Published 06/29/23
The Invisible Bridge by Jule Orringer is an engrossing, emotional story set in 1937 from a remote Hungarian village to the grand opera houses of Budapest and Paris.  It spans many years and is ultimately a vividly written book which will have an profound impact on you.  Superb! Support the show
Published 05/17/23
This is part of Chapter 1 of Damascus Station.....it's setting the theme for the intrigue and espionage to follow.
Published 04/12/23
Damascus Station  is a gripping, realistic portrayal of espionage, love, loyalty and betrayal.  You won't be able to put it down!
Published 03/22/23
A further excerpt from the initial story of The Lovers in Before the Coffee Gets Cold.   Now we learn that there are certain  intriguing rules before anyone can travel back in time.  More to follow.....
Published 03/03/23
This is a section of the first visitor we encounter in Before the Coffee Gets Cold.  We are introduced to the couple and how they end up in the cafe called Funiculi Funicula.
Published 02/17/23
What a delight!  Before the Coffee Gets Cold is a quirky novel which balances the sad and the sweet and ask the ultimate question: what would you change if you could travel back in time?
Published 02/10/23
The Safe House by Louise Mumford & the second chapter in the book.  A taste of things to come.....
Published 02/07/23
The Jigsaw Man is a dark, chilling and at the same time, grim thriller about a serial killer on the loose.  Naturally there are a few unexpected twists and turns along the way! The Safe House is a compelling, psychological thriller which is hard to put down.  A book which is ultimately about the depths of a mother's love and how delusional one can become.
Published 02/03/23
Two completely different books to introduce to you: The Accomplice by Steve Cavanagh is a gripping, twisty and clever page turner thriller.  Hard to put down! The Ticket Collector from Belarus by Mike Anderson & Neil Hanson is a true story of two childhood friends that became the bitterest of enemies following the Nazi invasion in 1941.  Hard to believe this was the UK's only war crimes trial in 1999.
Published 01/28/23
What a great read!  Hard to put it down and a real page turner.  Jeffrey Archer is most definitely a great storyteller.  Loved this book.
Published 08/16/22
The Devil's Advocate by Steve Cavanagh is a tense, gripping and intelligent novel - you will find it impossible to put down!
Published 06/23/22
This is a small excerpt from the novel by David Michie when the Dalai Lama has a visit from a nun who has been helping to rehabilitate prisoners.  An amusing comparison is made between life in a nunnery or monastery and of life in a prison.  
Published 04/05/22
An endearing book following a malnourished slum kitten the Dalai Lama rescued and carried back to his beautiful sanctuary.  Here she rubs up against Hollywood stars and observes all the comings and goings of life with one of the world's greatest spiritual leaders.
Published 03/14/22
Time for Tea by food writer and critic, Tom Parker Bowles along with the famous London store, Fortnum & Mason providing recipes to pair with that perfect brew!
Published 03/02/22
This episode provides you with some history behind the popularity of tea drinking in Britain.  My next episode will discuss a book related to tea around the world.
Published 02/20/22
"No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the  history of the world.  And normally he doesn't know it." - Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Published 02/18/22
Dreams are made to be followed. Life is meant to be lived. Some Books are meant to be read, loved and passed on. The Alchemist  is one of those books.
Published 02/12/22
Award winning veteran of the stage and screen, this is Miriam Margolyes incredible life story.  
Published 02/01/22
This is a powerful and engrossing book demonstrating that the devastating consequences of war far outlive the actual fighting.  
Published 01/24/22
Here is some information regarding the remarkable background of Hans Fallada, born in 1893 and died in 1947.  It's a story of sadness, mental struggles, addiction and eventual success and recognition for his work.
Published 01/17/22
Berlin 1940, the city is paralysed by fear.  But one man refuses tp be scared.  This is a story of resistance, humour and hope.
Published 01/11/22
This episode is the Preface written by Andre Aciman to The Passenger (Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz), now a Number 1 Bestseller in the U.K.   It outlines how the true events unfolded for Otto Silbermann.
Published 10/24/21