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Posted on September 26, 2020

The Children of Swallow Fell by Julia Green

Julia Green's new book could be a story of our time; it is certainly one for our time. Without ever explicitly referring to any of…

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Posted on April 30, 2020

My Lockdown Books: Thirty Two

This is a piece I wrote a couple of years ago.  I don't think I can improve upon it.   To the Edge of the…

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Posted on September 5, 2018September 5, 2018

To the Edge of the World by Julia Green

To the Edge of the World is set on the west coast, in the Hebrides and beyond.  It's the story of Jamie, recently returned to…

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