There is perhaps no excitement quite like the news that one of your favourite writers is bringing out a new book. I let out an involuntary yelp of delight when I learned that the lovely Joy Margetts was soon to publish the latest in her series of novels, The Bride, set in medieval Wales.
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A Peach of a Book: Charlie Peach’s Pumpkins and Other Stories
Having very much enjoyed Jenny Sanders’ last collection of short stories (The Magnificent Moustache and Beyond), I was delighted when she asked me to read her latest. I expected more wit, sparkle and clever characterisation and I wasn’t disappointed. Any book which contains a story entitled, “The Surprising Power of Cake” is a winner with me.
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