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arts I confess my ignorance about the history of India and Pakistan. Over the years, I have watched news broadcasts about war and unrest in that part of the world, never really understanding the reasons for the sectarian violence. That’s where reading comes in, not just history text books but novels like this one which help you to look behind the headlines, not at the world of politicians but of ordinary people and their sometimes devastating experiences.
arts I loved this book! Will that do? Probably not, so let me try to explain why. Alfred and Kian are two very different characters: the former is an old man, a veteran of the war, living alone with his grief at losing his wife five years previously, and with his memories – not all pleasant; the latter is a young lad, unable to live up to his responsibilities, who throws a brick through Alfred’s window - just for kicks, you understand.
arts People’s Friend recommendations are almost a genre of their own: chick-lit, following a formula which is safe and comforting and an easy way to while away a few hours. Following a familiar theme, Margaret Dickinson’s novel sees the resilience of a young lady tested. Stronger than many who would have crumbled under the scandal and tragedies she endures, Lady Elizabeth Ingham is an example to young women everywhere. The novel opens in 1901 when the Ancholme family is hit by a matchless scandal.
arts This novel has echoes of Bridget Jones and I was a bit, ‘well, it’s been done before…’. I adored Bridget Jones and rolled on the floor laughing (ROFL, I’ve been told) when I first read it.
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