John Driscoll

Advantages: A wonderfull book
Disadvantages: none!

...and Train, head off deep into the Serchio valley. Back at the base, Colonel John Driscoll is left with no reliable information, just a fuzzy aerial photo and the dubious report by an Italian priest, who informs him that there are several German regiments closing in. Driscoll is aware that somewhere there is a fearsome troop of Albert Kessellings 168th Panzer SS division, where and when they strike leaves him awaiting further information. The four uneasy comarades are, by now, lost and desparate to find shelter of some kind. The boy is near to death and needs medical help. During this long trek, each character is brought to life by their thoughts. Reaching the church of Sant’Anna, they find no refuge, clearly some tragedy has happened here. The burnt pews, the rambling of a madmen and the large expanse of soil leaves an atmosphere of fear... Read review

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Advantages: A really good read
Disadvantages: Some issues in book I don't think believable

...Jill Mansell worked for many years at the Burden Neurological Hospital, Bristol, and now writes full time. Some of her many other novels include 'Head Over Heels', 'Fast Friends', 'Nadia Knows Best' and 'Sheer Mischief'. The Characters. Marcus: The Earl of Kilburton, and owns Kilburton Estate. Nell O'Driscoll: Has come home from Oxford and is now working for Marcus to avoid Marcus evicting her mother from 'The Pink House'. Miriam: Nell's mother. She lives in 'The Pink House', and has done ever since her affair with Marcus' father. Hetty: Nell's best friend. Tony: Hetty's estranged husband. Veronica: Tony's new girlfriend, who is a successful writer. Derry: Nell's brother, the local romeo. Rachel: Hetty and Tony's daughter. Dr Munro: New to the village, and has just moved there with his... Read review

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Advantages: A good read
Disadvantages: None

...I saw The two of us my life with John Thaw advertised and as i am a fan of John Thaw i had to go out and buy the book for myself. I bought the hardback book at £16.99 and a few weeks later it had dropped in price. I read my life with John Thaw by Sheila Hancock in a few days as i couldn't put the book down. It is Sheila Hancock telling her story of when she met John who was 10 years her junior and his time through his battle with cancer. It includes parts of her diary too and in parts in jumps from telling us of Johns or Sheilas life into when John has his cancer which gets a bit confusing sometimes. It is a good read as it tells of how two people in love are going through a bad time and trying to fet through it together. There are a few photos of Sheila Hancock and John Thaw through the book from being at a young age up til present... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful