Although it's well written, capturing the mood and language of it's era, this book failed to really grab me. It follows the lives of a brother and sister, James and Charlotte, who have no one in the world except each other, until time and social circumstances pull them apart. But when something supernatural happens that …
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“Daisy” Floral Cap Sleeve Dress and a Romantic Makeup Look.
Once a week my boyfriend and I have date night. I wanted something cute and romantic to wear, and this week I bought a new dress from Boutique of Molly! I love it because it's got a high neck, and it sits on the knee, but it it also hugs every curve, and with the …
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The All Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg
I think I've read all of Fannie Flagg's books, and loved every one. The most famous is perhaps Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Cafe, which was made into an excellent film. In fact, the author is an actress herself! What I love about her books is that they're about the simple things in life, …
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Ghosts Of London: a walking tour through the alleys and by ways.
For those of us from the new world, the age of cities like London can be a little mind blowing. London, especially in the square mile, is full of little alleyways, court yards and tiny churches with cobblestones and beautiful old buildings. If you leave the broader streets, you'll come across little restaurants, odd bars …
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Dickens by Peter Ackroyd
Ackroyd is one of those writers who is passionate and knowledgable without ever being dull. Having read his biography of London years ago, I was a fan, and after completing the last few books by Dickens last year that I hadn't already read, I thought it was time to read a biography, and was delighted …
Smokey eyed beauty look, and a bardot/denim style.
I love a smokey eyed look! This one using Lancome eye shadow palette is great because it has black with shimmer through it, as well as pink tones to really make it pop. Everything you need to create this look is below. I love Lancome make up. It's really long lasting, the pigments are true …
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White Horses by Alice Hoffman
Not an easy read, this book follows the story of Teresa, a young girl on the verge of womanhood whose unhappy mother has raised her to look for an idealised heroic man, what her grandfather called Arias, wild men who ride out of the desert on white horses and steal hearts. The image is personified …
48 Doughty Street, the house where Charles Dickens wrote Oliver Twist.
I grew up on the books of Charles Dickens. I cried when Dora Spenlow died, and was shocked by Miss Havisham in her crumbling wedding dress and her ward Estella. Dickens created such memorable characters and his plots have always kept me on the edge of my seat or glued to the fireside. I guess …
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What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty
There's nothing quite like getting a book in the post from an old friend, with a handwritten note, especially when you're like me, and live on the other side of the world. I am also very lucky to have friends who have excellent taste in books! This book is about Alice, a 29 year old …
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