‘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. Continue reading January Books
This is not a marble. This is gingerbread cake. Spongey. Spritely. Warm. Comforting. Dark and light, with a light lemon drizzle icing. The best cake to eat in January. Continue reading Gingerbread Cake Recipe
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 to sweep across your face for soft and soothed skin. Continue reading For a Cosy January…
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. Continue reading Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Review