The library tribe outraged by this rejection, simmered and then and I am not exaggerating to say launched the following book onto the floor. No-one in the house has seen this slim volume and denies all knowledge of how it came to be here. It is simply one of the most chilling books I have ever read. Printed in immaculate English by the Foreign Languages Press – PEKING 1972. It introduces a hero of the Cultural Revolution - Dr Chao Pu-yu.
Read MoreThe lockdown continues and so does the clearing out of bookshelves at Enchanted England. They are mysterious things aren’t they books? Firstly – how did we end up with so many of them. We can’t possibly have bought them all surely? Are they breeding high up in the dark recesses of bookcases? Is there a random library tribe that has colonised and taken over all the corners of the house.
Read MoreI keep calm during the lock down by tidying up bookshelves. Always a good activity for a bookworm. I discovered this gem by Ms Cartland. I have read this – so you don’t need to. Here is the roundup for the next book club and hope you enjoy this light-hearted review. x
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