Review of A Death in Berlin by Simon Scarrow

 

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Today is my stop on the blog tour for A Death in Berlin by Simon Scarrow.

It’s May 1940 in Berlin and as the Second World War is raging. However, there are problems much closer to home for Germany on the streets of Berlin.

CI Horste Schenke is an investigator with the Kripo unit in Berlin and is working in a very dangerous world. Not only is he fighting against the criminal underworld, he has also aroused the suspicions of the Senior Nazi party members who doubt his loyalty.

It’s a slippery slope and Schenke will do what he can to protect his loved ones.

The author has vividly brought this era to life. Not just the terrifying regime, but also the seedy underworld that coexisted. This was an addictive read that I did not want to put down.

I highly recommend this book for historical

fiction fans.

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Review of Madame Matisse by Sophie Haydock

 

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Today is my stop on the blog tour for Madame Matisse by Sophie Haydock.

Madame Matisse is the story of three women - a loyal wife for over forty years, an orphan who is trying to create a new life and a daughter who gets stuck in the middle. It is based on a true story and is a fascinating read.

Beginning in Paris in 1897, we learn about the early life of Amelie who married Henri Matisse in 1898.

 Amelie is strong and determined to do whatever she can for a comfortable life with Henri.

Years later, after he has experienced success in the art world, we see how their life has changed. Lydia is an orphan from Russia seeking a new life on the French Riviera when she first meets the Matisse family.

Marguerite is the eldest daughter of Henri Matisse and we see her perspective on her parent’s marriage in the third part of this book.

I couldn’t put this book down and loved the way that it was broken into the three main parts. I really enjoyed the different settings the book moved to and the historical context, as well as the descriptions of the art world. This is one of my favourite books of the year so far.

5 stars

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Review of Black Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey

 

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Today is my stop on the Random Things blog tour for Black Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey.

The Snow Child is one of my all time favourite books and I couldn’t wait to read Black Woods Blue Sky.

Birdie is doing her best to raise her young daughter Emaleen and is working hard  at a local bar, but life is tough. They are living in a single cabin room and Birdie is juggling everything just to try and keep on top of things.

Then Birdie meets Arthur and everything changes. Arthur is quiet and listens to everything. Suddenly Birdie feels different and when Arthur asks them to move in with them at his remote cabin in the mountains, Birdie doesn’t hesitate.

In the mountains, their lives change as they live with in the wilderness and learn to become at one with nature.

However, Arthur has a secret and as they start to settle into life at the cabin, both Emaleen and Birdie notice some strange goings on. As they settle in they must confront who Arthur is and how he lives his life.

This is such a beautifully written book that transports you to the Alaskan wilderness. It is a deep and mesmerising story of survival, love, motherhood and learning to forgive.

5 stars

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