‘The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock’ plot: We are in London. It is 1785. Jonah Hancock has just had his ship sold… for a mermaid. Suddenly, his life changes. He moves in different circles and meets courtesan Angelica Neal. They get married and things become complicated. It is a good story, an interesting concept. I like the … Continue reading January Books
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This is not a marble. This is ginger cake. Spongey. Spritely. Warm. Comforting. Dark and light. Ginger cake with a light lemon drizzle icing. The best cake to eat in January. You will need: 8oz (225g) self-raising flour 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons cinnamon 4 oz (100g) soft brown sugar 4oz (100g) butter … Continue reading Ginger Cake Recipe
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January! Things we can do to help: Plan exciting activities and walks (click here for inspiration.) Eat well, cook and bake yummy foods (things like a hearty chicken stew, comforting spaghetti bolognaise, snack on flapjacks). And get cosy with the assistance of… My January face needs help! Neal’s Yard Rose Hydrating Toner is just the stuff … Continue reading For a Cosy January…
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People who live in Shaker Heights abide by the rules. But not Mia Warren, Shaker’s latest resident who has rented a flat from Mrs Richardson. She moves in with her teenage daughter Pearl and their lives become entwined with the Richardsons and the community. The story begins in medias res: the Richardson’s house is burning down … Continue reading Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Review
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