Welcome to my wrap-up of the books I read in February, eight in all, one of which was a book club pick. (Eight books a month seems to be the norm now.) Here are my top five. Links from each title will take you to my full review.
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My thanks to époque press and Fairlight for the digital review copies.
The Ghosts of Rome by Joseph O’Connor (Vintage) – the follow-up to My Father’s House, another utterly compelling historical thriller, full of tension and authentic detail
A Cold Wind From Moscow by Rory Clements (Zaffre) – combining real events and fictional scenarios, it moves at the speed of a runaway train with surprises around every corner
A Year in a Small Garden by Frances Tophill (Ebury) – a combination of down-to-earth practical advice and inspiration for creating a beautiful garden in tune with nature
The Language of Remembering by Patrick Holloway (époque press) – a moving, perceptive story about the role language plays in our interactions with others, both a barrier and a pathway to understanding
Woman in Blue by Douglas Bruton (Fairlight) – a delightfully clever novel that will make you think twice about the relationship between artist, subject and viewer next time you look at a painting
What were the best books you read last month? Have you read any of my picks?
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