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This Month’s Picks
The Ipcress File
Len Deighton
About
Published in 1962 during the Cold War, the novel reflects the paranoia of the time. His unnamed working class spy (later named Harry Palmer and immortalised by Michael Caine) must find a missing biochemist which embroils him in a dark and deadly conspiracy...LJ's thoughts
One of my all-time favourite spy thrillers, I love all of Deighton's novels and this one in particular!Where to find it
The Beauty of Broken Things
Victoria Connelly
About
After the tragic loss of his wife, Helen, Luke Hansard is desperate to keep her memory alive. In an effort to stay close to her, he reaches out to an online friend Helen often mentioned: a reclusive photographer Orla Kendrick. However, Orla lives alone in a remote Suffolk castle doesn’t want to be found...LJ's thoughts
This is a lovely, uplifting novel that's beautifully written!Where to find it
Previous Picks
The Beekeeper’s Promise
Fiona Valpy
About
Join Abi Howes as she travels to Château Bellevue for the peace of the French countryside, where she soon finds herself drawn into the remarkable story of Eliane Martin, who lived in the Château in 1938 – their stories become entwined, the past mingling with the present, but how does each woman overcome their own challenges?LJ's thoughts
This is a warm, beautifully written novel with a wonderful sense of place – I loved it!Where to find it
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