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Diane Clarke

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Mitcham, The United Kingdom

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Mystery, Historical Fiction, Fiction

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The Bracelet is Diane’s second novel. Her debut, The Photograph, was published by Wings ePress Inc. in 2024. Her other writing credits include flash fiction and short stories published in several anthologies including the Sydney Hammond Memorial Short Story Competition – 2nd place (2019) and longlisted (2020).
Though happily settled in Brisbane, Australia, since 1996, much of her inspiration comes from the UK. Using stunning locations as the backdrop, her novels feature restless women craving truth, identity and love. She propels her female protagonists into complex family predicaments where they must deal with the agony of missing siblings, absent fathers or ethical dilemmas.
When not writing she takes long walks in the Australian bush, upcy ...more

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Diane Clarke rated a book it was amazing The Runaway Girl (Jade Riley Mysteries Book 4) by Andrea Barton (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The Runaway Girl is the fourth book in the Jade Riley series. It is set in Lagos, Nigeria where Jade’s husband has taken a job with an international company. Eager to be useful and occupied, she agrees to an apparently simple request which turns into ...more
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The Paris Resistance follows the lives of two main characters, Miriam and Pierre, as they live through the occupation of France during the Second World War, and the years following. Each has their own POV and begin the story in different parts of the ...more
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The Man in the Dam is the third book of the Jade Riley Mysteries and is another fantastic addition to the series. I was gripped by Jade’s new adventure which begins when she finds a dead body setting off a twisty, fast-paced search for the culprit am ...more
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‘Translating Emma’ is ‘must read’ for young people, their families and friends, experiencing chronic pain. Without weighing the story down with complex medical information, we are taken on Emma ‘s journey from an, apparently, straightforward sporting ...more
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Diane Clarke rated a book it was amazing Love. Camera. Action. by Sarah Hawthorn (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A true delight. With a touch of Hollywood and an unlikely cast of characters, a faded movie star provides the stage for lives and loves to tangle and untangle. Full of charm, human flaws, wit and mischief, it is told with skill and perception. A welc ...more
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'Detectives Without Guns' is a clever, twisty thriller that forces the main character, Mel, to revisit the horrific cold case murder of her mother, to protect her daughter, Annie. But she is not alone. Alongside her are two loyal work colleagues, a j ...more
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Diane Clarke and 1 other person liked Toni Umar's review of The Photograph: "This was a lovely book that I was very spoilt to be gifted from the author. The story is two different time lines - which I always enjoy. World War 2 in England 1939 and 2020. The reader gets to know so well the man character Caryl, who is determined" Read more of this review »
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Diane Clarke rated a book it was amazing Sister, Butcher, Sister by K.D. Aldyn	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A dark, gripping psychological thriller that has it all - careful plotting, a brilliant structure where the murderer is named only as 'she', and beautiful prose. Though the premise is straightforward - three sisters, one of whom is the killer - this ...more
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Jo Skinner's second novel, A World of Silence, shines a light on a topic that has festered in relationships and families precisely because of the silence that surrounds it - either through fear, shame, underestimation or a lack of understanding. Reve ...more
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Diane Clarke rated a book it was amazing Remembering Nazareth House — God & The Devil Wore the Same Robes by Tess Rowley	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book is a beautifully written yet harrowing account of the terrible treatment of children at Nazareth House, Wynnum, Brisbane, a home run by The Poor Sisters of Nazareth. The tagline, ‘God and the Devil wore the same robes’ is a perfect summatio ...more
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