2 January 2012
Call no: 800
Genre: historical fiction, sff
Setting: 1940s, future, London - Blitz
7 Stars
12 Comments
Sequel to Blackout, and set in the Mr. Dunworthy ‘verse. Or at least that’s what I’m calling this series-ish of books. This is my first read for the 2012 Science Fiction Experience & you can find out what everyone else … Continue reading
8 October 2011
Call no: 800
Genre: historical fiction, sff
Setting: 1940s, future, London - Blitz
8 Stars
7 Comments
Set in the same ‘verse as Doomsday Book and To say nothing of the dog this is a book about historians. But not the sort of historian you or I might be familiar with, but one who actually travels through … Continue reading
23 March 2008
Genre: historical fiction, sff
Setting: alternate Europe, Interwar Europe, London - Blitz
1 Comment
ISBN: 9780575081154 See also: Grumpy Old Bookman ; Singling out the duplications ; Guardian Review ; Excessive Candour ; Sandstorm Reviews The rain was falling steadily on Buxton that Thursday afternoon in March, the town veiled by drifting low clouds, … Continue reading
4 July 2005
Call no: 800
Genre: historical fiction
Setting: London - Blitz
9 Stars
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ISBN: 0753818426 I’ve read a few books now by Joyce, and this has to be my favourite so far. Set during, and just after the London Blitz of WWI, this book tells the story of Cassie, her family, and her … Continue reading