First Impressions of The Diplomat's Wife

amymcg123

14/12/2020 – 10:15

wow

This sounds like a historical mystery which has haunted our main character for years on end and...

angieh

14/12/2020 – 09:57

A different take on a war novel?

The synopsis is brilliant, full of intrigue and the dual timeline allows for a slightly different...

carolyn

14/12/2020 – 09:52

This sounds exciting.

This does sound like an exciting sort of story which takes the reader back to the past covering...

librarylooter

14/12/2020 – 09:49

Intriguing

The premise of this novel is very intriguing, I love books with dual timelines when it's done...

compytom

14/12/2020 – 09:46

Love the premise

Great idea for a book and I really love the mix of generations in this thriller. Far too many...

elizaco

14/12/2020 – 09:38

Like the sound of this

I like the idea of this. Although not usually a historical fiction fan, I like that it is set...

bookread2day

14/12/2020 – 09:34

The cover is elegant

I love the front cover, with this very elegant lady in a hat. The story sounds great weaving...

danielle.amor

14/12/2020 – 09:17

Sounds interesting

I have only recently got into historical fiction and reading especially about world War one in...

nadag

14/12/2020 – 09:03

'betray' im in

From the cover and title, it seems that the book will be following the live of a ‘typical’...

ashi

14/12/2020 – 08:44

great setting!

just from reading the first impression of the book i can say that people who like period novels...

ladysmosh

14/12/2020 – 08:43

great title

This looks a very interesting and exciting book the type of book I would want to read, I haven’t...

tsams17

14/12/2020 – 08:17

History book

This looks like it could be a really neat book to learn a bit about history by traveling back and...

bee056

14/12/2020 – 08:12

Time jumping

I can see that this story will flick between the past and the present, showing us how Emma lived...

betsyboop22

14/12/2020 – 08:03

Looks good

I love historical novels especially when it's set in more recent history and this looks like a...

bookowl

14/12/2020 – 07:57

Warm and intriguing

Just read first impression and like the look of this book. I like the way it’s starts in the 30’s...

bookish_blanche

14/12/2020 – 07:45

Sounds really intriguing

This book looks like it contains very complex characters. The protagonist especially, facing a...

rachaelf

14/12/2020 – 06:58

Historic Fiction

Historical Fiction is my go to and what I enjoy reading the most. From the cover of this book I...

dollydaydream85

14/12/2020 – 05:56

Wow!

This sounds just amazing! I love the three line list on the front cover: to live honour and...

supergran

14/12/2020 – 05:43

What happens next?

Firstly I do like the cover and in the introduction, enjoy the references to the 1970's. Not sure...

petmad53

14/12/2020 – 05:40

Not Sure

Really not certain over this one, one minute enjoying it and next finding my mind wandering...

kathryn kelly

14/12/2020 – 03:02

One of my favourite authors

I am always excited when a new Michael Ridpath book appears. I have been reading his books for...

readerready

14/12/2020 – 02:29

Not for me

I can’t say whether or not I like the cover of this book, since there are so many others, within...

bellnicole

14/12/2020 – 02:18

Looks interesting

This book looks pretty interesting to say the least I feel as though their will be plenty of...

beanie_bookworm

14/12/2020 – 00:30

Good

I am somewhat conflicted by this book, the cover is what I would deem old fashioned and...

aniareyouokay

14/12/2020 – 00:27

A very dated cover.

I'm sure this is a delightful and moving story, but it is let down by a somewhat passé cover,...

issy_xx

14/12/2020 – 00:04

Intrigued

This isn’t a book I would normally buy however it has caught my attention. It has an interesting...