The story is told in a three part structure, beginning and ending with the personal journey of the titular character. Much of Jarek’s youth revolved around making him fit for the throne, but one terrible day in adulthood finds him defeated, humiliated, and banned from the capital. He may only return upon complete surrender. Once home, he faces a trial by his commanders, though they are also fugitives by decree. Their land is a former province cut off from royal support, only kept free by the … [Read more...] about The Redemption of Jarek by Dylan Madeley
Separation by Carole McEntee-Taylor
Separation is the first book in Lives Apart. A WW2 Chronicle. The five part series is a mixture of fact and fiction inspired by the true story of Rifleman Ted Taylor and his fiancée Brenda, through WW2. All books have photos at the end and the final book, Retribution, has a summary of Ted and Brenda's lives after the war. As Joe Price heads towards Calais in May 1940 he has no idea how his life is about to change or how long it will be before he sees his fiancée, Peggy, again. Fortunately, he … [Read more...] about Separation by Carole McEntee-Taylor
MONICA’S WAR by Jo Horne
Monica Beresford Wichfeld lived life on her terms and without apology. As a young woman, she socialized with some of the most famous people of her era—Noel Coward, Tallulah Bankhead, Coco Chanel—using her connections to build a business that would save her husband’s familial estate from bankruptcy. Born in Great Britain, she married a Danish aristocrat and landowner and moved to his lavish estate on the island of Lolland, south of Copenhagen. Shortly after settling there, she began a nine-year … [Read more...] about MONICA’S WAR by Jo Horne
