'New' books I read during 2009

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Devil's Brood
1.  Devil's Brood by Sharon Kay Penman
The list author says:
  "The (much-delayed and much-anticipated) third novel in the 'Eleanor of Acquitaine' series - I love Sharon Penman's novels, but this one felt a little laboured, and was not very memorable."
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Water for Elephants: A Novel
2.  Water for Elephants: A Novel by Sara Gruen
The list author says:
  "Very popular novel of 1930s circus life - it was not to my taste, I gave the book away after reading!"
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The Queen's Sorrow
3.  The Queen's Sorrow by Suzannah Dunn
The list author says:
  "Not actually a novel of Mary Tudor, as the title and synopsis suggests. The story focuses on a Spanish clockmaker in the train of Mary's husband, Philip, and  his experiences in England."
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Mistress of the Sun
4.  Mistress of the Sun by Sandra Gulland
The list author says:
  "The life of Louise de la Valliere, Louis XIV's early mistress - not on the same level as Gulland's 'Josephine Boneparte' trilogy - some rather improbable plotting"
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A Moment of Silence
5.  A Moment of Silence by Anna Dean
The list author says:
  "Regency mystery written in contemporary style. So-so, but then I'm not a huge mystery novel fan."
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A Place Beyond Courage
6.  A Place Beyond Courage by Elizabeth Chadwick
The list author says:
  "I read following many positive reviews of Elizabeth Chadwick's historical novels, however found very 'light' and veering towards the 'bodice ripper' type of  reading. Very disappointing."
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Sisters to the King
7.  Sisters to the King by Maria Perry
The list author says:
  "Very disappointing biography - I learnt very little about the Tudor sisters"
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The Duchess
8.  The Duchess by Amanda Foreman
The list author says:
  "Non-fiction account of the life of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, this book inspired the movie of the same name."
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PS, I Love You
9.  PS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
The list author says:
  "Typically light and fluffy chick-lit - better than the movie, though!"
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World Without End
10.  World Without End by Ken Follett
The list author says:
  "Another epic and extremely readible novel of Medieval England from the author of 'The Pillars of the Earth'."
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Figures in Silk
11.  Figures in Silk by Vanora Bennett
The list author says:
  "A strictly routine novel set in the reigns of Edward IV and Richard III - emphasis on cloth-making and trade"
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Atonement
12.  Atonement by Ian McEwan
The list author says:
  "Compelling and poignant tale of love, betrayal and redemption - the movie adaptation follows the book very closely (except for the ending)"
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The Red Tent
13.  The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
The list author says:
  "Much-praised account of the life of Old-Testament Biblical heroine Dinah - an 'average' read."
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This Charming Man
14.  This Charming Man by Marian Keyes
The list author says:
  "Another book I gave away after reading, didn't enjoy - I think this author has fallen into the "contracted number of books" trap. Try one of Keyes earlier novels 'Rachel's Holiday' or 'Lucy Sullivan'"
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The Lady Elizabeth
15.  The Lady Elizabeth by Alison Weir
The list author says:
  "Alison Weir's non-fiction is much more compelling than her fiction, which tends to be rather laboured. I enjoyed this book more than I expected, Weir's affection for Elizabeth shines through the pages"
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The Warrior's Princess
16.  The Warrior's Princess by Barbara Erskine
The list author says:
  "The latest 'timeslip' novel from Barbara Erskine focuses on the life of a Celtic Princess, Eigon, The 'modern day' part of Erskine's novels are a little 'dated', but enjoyable reads."
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