Some of My Favourite Reads

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The Pilot's Wife
1.  The Pilot's Wife by Anita Shreve
The list author says:
  "A pilot with a wife in America and an Irish mistress in London which all turns to tragedy."
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

Intimate Letters
2.  Intimate Letters by Bel Mooney
The list author says:
  "After her husbands death a wife accidently finds his intimate letters to a lover - a very moving story."
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Meridon (The Wideacre Trilogy: Book 3)
3.  Meridon (The Wideacre Trilogy: Book 3) by Philippa Gregory
The list author says:
  "Meridon is the third book of the Wideacre trilogy and the earlier two should be read to really appreciate this fabulous tale."
£4.67   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Brother & Sister
4.  Brother & Sister by Joanna Trollope
The list author says:
  "Adopted siblings search for their real mothers."
£5.28   Used & New from: £0.01
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

The Time Traveler's Wife
5.  The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
The list author says:
  "A magical treat running backwards and forwards in time."
£4.58   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,211 customer reviews) | 6 customer discussions

Other People's Marriages
6.  Other People's Marriages by Rosie Thomas
The list author says:
  "A single lady moves into a village and suddenly strong marriages are not so strong anymore."
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3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

My Story: A Child Called It, The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave
7.  My Story: A Child Called It, The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave by Dave Pelzer
The list author says:
  "An unbelievably cruel, touching story."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)

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The Twisted Playground
8.  The Twisted Playground by Bryan Forbes
The list author says:
  "Twisted and disturbing - unputdownable."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Birdsong
9.  Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks
The list author says:
  "This is what Remembrance Sunday is about.  This book is so poignant it should be a set piece in our schools."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (392 customer reviews)

Star of the Sea
10.  Star of the Sea by Joseph O'Connor
The list author says:
  "Probably the nearest fiction book to the truth about the Irish troubles and 'The Cause'.  Very disturbing - another 'must read'."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)

Rebecca (Virago Modern Classics)
11.  Rebecca (Virago Modern Classics) by Daphne Du Maurier
The list author says:
  "Beautifully ethereal - a timeless classic."
£4.94   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (133 customer reviews)

Fortune's Rocks
12.  Fortune's Rocks by Anita Shreve
The list author says:
  "Anita Shreve's best, in my opinion.  A very fulfilling book with a story which would have been shocking in 1800's America."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

Trust Me
13.  Trust Me by Lesley Pearse
The list author says:
  "A story based on fact of cruelty and hardship dished out from the nuns and brothers in Australia after British orphans were shipped there in the 1950's."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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My Sister's Keeper
14.  My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
The list author says:
  "It's difficult to choose a favourite of Jodi Picoult as all are as good as one another.  This one probably made more of an impact on me because it was the first of hers that I read."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (458 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Great Pretender
15.  The Great Pretender by Millenia Black
The list author says:
  "Here I go with leading double live's again.  This one really get to grips with the wife and mistress finding out about each other - extremely gripping."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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The Question
16.  The Question by Jane Asher
The list author says:
  "Another husband playing away from home."
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3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Old Sins
17.  Old Sins by Penny Vincenzi
The list author says:
  "I've never been disappointed with a Penny Vincenzi novel.  They're always gripping with a bit of blackmail, loving the wrong person, and a good few twists thrown in for good measure."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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The Potter's House
18.  The Potter's House by Rosie Thomas
The list author says:
  "A failing marriage, a natural disaster, pretend you're dead and start a new life !"
£6.74   Used & New from: £0.01
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Labyrinth
19.  Labyrinth by Kate Mosse
The list author says:
  "One of the best books I've read. Forget the hype by other people, there is no language problem, it's a riveting read."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (557 customer reviews)

Twisted Minds
20.  Twisted Minds by Hilary Norman
The list author says:
  "Twisted minds of children will stop at nothing in their hate campaign against their new step-father who is a really nice bloke."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Man and Boy
21.  Man and Boy by Tony Parsons
The list author says:
  "A touching story of a mans relationship with his son after divorce.  There is lots more in the book too, with affairs, one night stands, grandparents viewpoint etc.  A lovely story."
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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (245 customer reviews)

Addicted
22.  Addicted by Jill Gascoine
The list author says:
  "Rosemary age 50 meets Ben age 33.  Very sensual and sexy - I couldn't put this book down."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Lady of Hay
23.  Lady of Hay by Barbara Erskine
The list author says:
  "Intriguing.  Hypnosis takes Jo back to a previous life in 12th century Hay on Wye."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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Evening Class
24.  Evening Class by Maeve Binchy
The list author says:
  "Another great story from Maeve Binchy.  I think this is one of her best along with Tara Road and The Glass Lake."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Love and Devotion
25.  Love and Devotion by Erica James
The list author says:
  "A great contemporary writer."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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