Category Archives: Book Reviews

Lady of the Eternal City by Kate Quinn – a Review

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Derek Birks

There are so many excellent writers around today that I’m never surprised when I discover another one. I was unfamiliar with Kate’s work until I read the fabulous A Day of Fire – a Novel of Pompeii. I loved her … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A DAY OF FIRE – A Novel of Pompeii

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Derek Birks

A DAY OF FIRE A Novel of Pompeii by Stephanie Dray, Ben Kane, E Knight, Sophie Perinot, Kate Quinn & Vicky Alvear Shecter Pompeii was a lively resort flourishing in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius at the height of the … Continue reading →

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The Death of Arthur – A Retelling by Peter Ackroyd

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Derek Birks

Being a writer I come across a lot of books but back in July I was actually given one: Peter Ackroyd’s retelling of Thomas Malory’s Morte d’Arthur. I rarely review books but this one was of interest to me on … Continue reading →

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