Tag: British author

Rebecca Struthers’—Hands of time *****

Rebecca Struthers’—Hands of time *****

I wasn’t expecting to finish Hands of time, just read a chapter, because a book on the history of clocks and watches didn’t seem that interesting. But one chapter led to another, and I became hooked on this interesting history of not just the well-known brands we know today, but the people who invented and refined timekeepers of the past and how their inventions influenced other industries.

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Belinda Bauer’s — Black Lands *****

Belinda Bauer’s — Black Lands *****

When Billy disappears and Avery admits to killing six other children, everyone assumes he also killed Billy. His mother, standing by the window overlooking the Moors, is the only one convinced Billy is still alive.

Meanwhile, her grandson, Steven searches with his friend Lewis over the Moors looking for a possible grave, but all he finds is the bones of a sheep. What strategy can he use next to discover Billy’s whereabouts so his grandmother can find closure?