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Joanne Van Leerdam
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Tennyson, Whitman, Bronte, Poe, Dickinson, Paterson, Lawson.
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My father was born on November 17, 1931.
Just for context, the world was still in the grip of the Great Depression, Hitler had not yet risen to power in Germany, Thomas Edison had just passed away, and Al Capone had just been sent to prison for tax evasion. Don Bradman was playing cricket for Australia and Phar Lap had won
My father grew up in Rotterdam in The Netherlands before moving to Austral...
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Brilliant! As a reader, I really love a mystery that is well-crafted and keeps the reader guessing right to the very end. ‘A Murder Of Crows’ is one such book, and I find myself unable to recommend it highly enough. Delusion and illusion obscure truth ...more |
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A really good read. Part mystery, part macabre horror and part paranormal suspense, ‘The Awakening’ is a very good read. The story is interesting and complex, cast with believable characters who face their biggest challenge ever while just trying to ...more |
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An excellent book in a brilliant series. The sixth book in the Elemental Withh Trials series sees Brac take over as the central character, with his mother Gwen and other family members in supporting roles. This is quite a natural and smooth progressio ...more |
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A gripping thriller. 'Who Put Her In?' is a gripping mystery/thriller that is very hard to put down. Set in an old English pub, populated by relatable and engaging characters, this is a book that draws the reader in and has them stay right to the end. ...more |
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Brilliant writing, great story. This is a powerful story of one man's descent into darkness. The author has drawn the reader into that journey by positioning them to look over Alex's shoulder to see what he sees, but also by expressing the character's ...more |
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A compelling story. 'Born Into Chaos' is a story of love, loss, abuse of power and retribution. Spanning centuries and drawing on folklore and legend, and with a touch of 'Beauty and the Beast' too, the story of the halfling Adamas unfolds as one in ...more |
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“Whatever your dreams may be, never dismiss them as impossible. Always hope. Always try. You just never know when things will happen.”
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