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Book Review: Wrong Time, Wrong Place by Simon Kernick

Posted on 9 January 2019 by

Wrong Time, Wrong Place by Simon Kernick My rating: 4 of 5 stars Pacey, tense, horrific and unpredictable The pace is fast. The tension is tense. The violence is horrific. From the moment that a dysfunctional quartet of hikers in … Continue reading →

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My Granny was a Lion Tamer

Posted on 20 February 2018 by

One of Gran’s favourite stories was the Blairgowrie lion. Blairgowrie is a small town to the north of Perth. It is very famous for being the berry capital of Great Britain. The best raspberries and strawberries in the world are … Continue reading →

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Granny’s Greatest Embarrassment

Posted on 19 February 2018 by

My grandmother was a gentle soul. She was a humble Heelan’ lassie with no pretentions. I never heard her raise her voice. She was very kind to me and my sister. She was also very naïve and as pure as … Continue reading →

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Granny’s Wealth

Posted on 18 February 2018 by

When my grandmother moved to the Fair City of Perth, she believed that she’d arrived in some great metropolis. Any reader who knows Perth in Scotland will be puzzled by this statement, as they will know that we are speaking … Continue reading →

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Review: Whisky Galore

Posted on 14 November 2015 by

Whisky Galore by Compton Mackenzie My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is very amusing, and it is based upon a true story. It gives a great insight into why the simple lives of Highlanders and Islanders are to … Continue reading →

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