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I was really pleased to receive this review from Maryann on Goodreads. I want The Read by Candlelight series to be able to be picked up at any point, so I was really excited to have a review from someone totally new to the series. If you haven't picked up one of these books yet, this is what Maryann had to say: "“The Dead Letter Office” is a first time read for me by Gillian St. Kevern. She melds the paranormal, an Egyptian artifact, historical context, family drama and a budding relationship into a gothic mystery with twists. I liked the gradual connection that develops between Jasper and Candy as it opens up secrets about both of them. I hope there’s...

Huge thanks to Elaine White, of Divine Magazine, for an amazing review of The Lady of the Bog. "There is so much about the story I can't say, because it would spoil the twists and turns of the plot, but I can say this – it's well paced, brilliantly plotted, and every little piece of cleverly woven together. I loved the way Florence's father reacted to Pip's reputation, Mr Temple's ideas to give women education and independence – but not too much! – was ridiculous and genius. The handwriting experiment was both ingenius and dangerous, and the concept of the bog lady hit home with this archaeological student, who has always held a soft spot for the brave and courageous Boudica."For...