The Rose Code begins in 1947 in post-war Britain's frenzy leading up to the marriage of Princess Elizabeth to Prince Philip. We first meet society-girl, Osla who's in the enviable position of being a columnist for Tatler, with invitations to all the 'right' parties and places. But this is a wedding that she has absolutely... Continue Reading →
BOOKS-ON-TOUR – The Watchmaker of Dachau by Carly Schabowski
It truly fascinates me (if you read my reviews, you'll know I've said this before) that no matter how many Holocaust stories are written (many of them based on fact - yes, all of them find their basis in the facts of the Holocaust, but I mean that many are based on actual stories that... Continue Reading →
BOOKS-ON-TOUR – The Violinist of Auschwitz by Ellie Midwood
Congratulations to Ellie Midwood on publication day for The Violinist of Auschwitz, and Day 1 of the Blog Tour! I know that many are of the opinion that if you've read one Holocaust novel, then surely you don't need to read more - they must all be so similar? Well, I've read quite a few... Continue Reading →
BOOKS-ON-TOUR – The Ringmaster’s Daughter by Carly Schabowski
Opening in 1940 as the war is approaching Paris, 20-year-old Michel Bonnet is convinced by his close friend Bertrand that it would be best for him to leave the city. It's not as easy as it seems though, but eventually he manages to stowaway on a train. It's not just any train though. It happens... Continue Reading →