books by BLACK SWAN (TWLD)

books by BLACK SWAN (TWLD)

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BLACK SWAN (TWLD)

Mary Doria Russell

BLACK SWAN (TWLD), 2006

An Inspiring Tale of Human Courage
As I have indicated in my many reviews of books from this period, I am a fan of tales of the human courage that was displayed throughout Europe in WW2 by ordinary people doing extraordinary things in the face of incredible danger. In as expert a fashion as Alan Furst ...

Desirable Residence

Madeleine Wickham

BLACK SWAN (TWLD), 2004

hated for it to end
Madeleine Wickham describes her characters in such a manner that you are drawn to each one..although they all have human failings.There were so many twists and turns and I couldn't see how it all would get together..much less turn out well. But....everything came ...

Wedding Girl

Madeleine Wickham

BLACK SWAN (TWLD), 2004

To Keep Or Not to Keep A Secret? That is the Question...
If you don't know, Madeleine Wickham is the real name for Sophie Kinsella (pen name). Yeap, the one who wrote the highly successful Shopaholic series. Under her real name of Madeleine Wickham, she wrote several books which have more substance than the frothy ones under ...

Gatecrasher

Madeleine Wickham

BLACK SWAN (TWLD), 2004

"The" Wickham/Kinsella Book For Me
I greatly enjoyed this book, and was tempted to go out and buy some killer black suits after I finished the story :) This author - whether writing as Wickham or Sophie Kinsella - is capable of writing smart fiction. I realize that the Kinsella/Shopaholic books ...

Gentlemen and Players

Joanne Harris

BLACK SWAN (TWLD), 2006

The strategy of revenge (but, what, no food?)
This is a story of a very calculated, planned out and well-executed revenge. Joanne Harris once again shows real affection for her characters - even her less likeable ones are well defended - and her storytelling is as well-paced, unexpected, and surprising as usual, ...

Tennis Party

Madeleine Wickham

BLACK SWAN (TWLD), 2004

Tennis with the Macbeths
If Shakespeare's Macbeths had held a tennis party, it would have been just as Madeleine Wickham describes it in her wonderful novel, The Tennis Party. This is a book about the haves, the have-nots and the just plain obnoxious. Caroline and Patrick Chance invite three ...

Sleeping Arrangements

Madeleine Wickham

BLACK SWAN (TWLD), 2004

Shows us the many nuances that come with any long-lasting, functional relationship
Chloe is just about ready to pull her hair out, so her family's Spanish vacation is coming at a perfect time. She, her partner Philip, and her two kids, Sam and Nat, desperately need the time away, so she's thankful that her old friend Gerard has offered them his ...

Swimming Pool Sunday

Madeleine Wickham

BLACK SWAN (TWLD), 2004

Good read, has a charm all its' own
In Melbrook, England Louise and Barnaby Kember are divorcing each other. In spite of their personal animosities towards each other, they still go to the annual charity swimming party. However, this year a tragedy occurs when their daughter is injured in a poolside ...

Prince of Tides

Pat Conroy

BLACK SWAN (TWLD), 2006

Amazing
This book was gorgeously written. The language was captivating and almost poetic. I couldn't put it down. The story was hilarious to gut-wretching, and everything in between. Characters so three dimentionally written, one would believe they were real-life ...

Dancing with Minnie the Twig
Mogue Doyle

BLACK SWAN (TWLD), 2003

Cloud Garden

Tom Hart Dyke

BLACK SWAN (TWLD), 2004

Captivating! You must read!
The Cloud Garden is a must read for anyone who likes orchids, adventure, or travel! The authors Tom Hart Dyke and Paul Winder made you actually feel like you were in the jungle with them going through despair as well as outright comedy with the FARC guerrilas. ...

Death and the Sun
Edward Lewine

BLACK SWAN (TWLD), 2006

Sure of You

Armistead Maupin

BLACK SWAN (TWLD), 2000

Not a fairytale ending just painfully realistic
The residents of 28 Barbary Lane first came into my life in 1991 and they've remained firmly amongst my favourite literary characters of all time. Having read several reviews of "Sure of You" expressing feelings of disappointment and betrayal, I felt I had to chip in ...

In a Land of Plenty

Tim Pears

BLACK SWAN (TWLD), 1998

One of the greatest books written - in my opinion
I cannot remember reading a book that has moved me so much. It starts off very slowly as it teaches you about the characters but by the end of the book the identification you have with the characters is amazing. Reading the final few pages will make even the hardest ...