About Marcia

I love to read, for many years my passion has been science fantasy but recently I've discovered many fabulous Australian women authors and am devouring all the new genres I am being exposed to.

In addition to reading and reviewing books I enjoy photography, spending time with my husband, daughter, grandson, 2 dogs and a cat and am an aspiring author.

BOOK CLUB: The Girl I Left Behind

October 9, 2019 by Marcia 3 Comments

By Andie Newton Copy courtesy of Head of Zeus Publishing Many thanks to Beauty and Lace Book Club and Head of Zeus publishing company for the opportunity to read and review the e-book edition of Andie Newton’s debut novel, The Girl I Left Behind. This confronting work is set in Munich in 1941 and focuses on the incredible and dangerous work undertaken by groups of … [Read more...]

BOOK CLUB: The Confession

October 6, 2019 by Marcia 6 Comments

By Jessie BurtonISBN: 9781509886159Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia The Confession is the third novel and fourth published book by Jessie Burton and the first of her works I have read. Those who are offended by explicit language should be aware that, although only occasionally used, some of the language in this book goes beyond what is generally considered … [Read more...]

BOOK CLUB: Crown of Coral and Pearl

September 23, 2019 by Marcia 8 Comments

By Mara Rutherford ISBN: 9781489282712Publisher: Harper Collins Australia Crown of Coral and Pearl is the debut published novel by Mara Rutherford. Its genre is classified as YA, Fantasy and it fits this genre perfectly. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and would highly recommend it to young lovers of fantasy, those who enjoyed the Harry Potter series and are looking for … [Read more...]

Review: Bridget Crack by Rachel Leary

September 11, 2019 by Marcia Leave a Comment

My thanks to Beauty and Lace and Allen & Unwin for the opportunity to read and review Bridget Crack by Rachel Leary. Bridget Crack is a fictional character created by Leary, deported from England for a minor infringement in 1826 and sent to the penal colony on Van Diemen’s Land (now Tasmania). Bridget Crack’s story is a well-researched indictment of how many of these … [Read more...]

BOOK CLUB: Broken Masterpiece

August 30, 2019 by Marcia 15 Comments

By Tee Smith Broken Masterpiece is a self-published (Indie) book by West Australian author Tee Smith. I was fortunate enough to meet Tee at an author book signing event in the Barossa Valley in May 2019 where I purchased a copy of her book. I was so impressed that I introduced her to Beauty and Lace admin to discuss including her work as a Book Club read. I hope those of you … [Read more...]