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callmemadam
2 May 2021, 17:48
The Skylarks’ War, Hilary McKay
I'm glad we agree :-)

I've liked every Hilary McKay book I've read. My favourite may be Saffy's Angel, the first book in the Casson series (first until HM wrote a prequel, anyway).
feather_ghyll
2 May 2021, 14:55
The Skylarks’ War, Hilary McKay
What a well-balanced review and introduction to the book! As I found reading it, you're right about Clarry, when one starts trying to describe her, she sounds priggish, but she truly isn't. I didn't…
callmemadam
1 May 2021, 13:31
Jane Austen, Lucy Worsley and me
I'm glad you enjoyed reading it. I found both the reading and the writing a pleasure. I'm glad to find someone else who appreciates Fanny's willpower. I can never think how she resists Frank when he…
feather_ghyll
1 May 2021, 12:29
Jane Austen, Lucy Worsley and me
That's something I've never done - read all of the Austen novels one after the other. I wonder if it would change my order of prefence - 'Emma' isn't near the top for me, however much I admire it,…
callmemadam
26 Apr 2021, 12:53
Apricot Sky, Ruby Ferguson
AS I replied to someone else, the Molly Clavering book didn't appeal so much (too snobbish) but I did love this one.