Another well-appreciated book review for Tailored Truths!

Hello! It's a lovely Monday morning here in Aberdeenshire! 

I'm sending everyone who reads this wishes for a great day. It's so nice to find it still and calm outside after days of Storm Amy which wreaked some havoc in my garden, having knocked down a section of my larch-lap high privacy fence. I'll now have to see about getting it replaced since - unfortunately - it's not a job for me to do on my own!

But before I arrange the above, I'm sharing another book review today that was posted on Amazon and Goodreads for Tailored Truths last Friday. I love receiving all reviews, but when a review is written by a well-respected historical author who has been published for a long time - one whom I only vaguely know - it's such an uplifting feeling!

Some years ago, I read a couple of novels written by Elizabeth St. John set in 17th Century England and thoroughly enjoyed them. The meticulous research and period details were sublime in giving me, the reader, a real sense of the turbulent era. They reminded me of when I studied this particular era for my Open University Degree, the units undertaken during the late 1980s. Elizabeth St. John's Lydiard Chronicles are well worth reading and I hope to get back to reading more of the series sometime in the future.

Here is her 4 star review for Tailored Truths:

"I really enjoyed Tailored Truths by Nancy Jardine. From the first chapter, I was drawn into Margaret Law’s world and found myself rooting for her as she navigated so many challenges with resilience and determination. I loved how the novel captured the feel of Victorian Scotland—the tailoring trade, the towns of Dundee and Peterhead, and the realities women faced when carving out a life for themselves. It’s clear that Jardine has done her research, and the book gives such a vivid glimpse into mid-Victorian times and the rapid pace of change that was taking place. The historical detail feels authentic but never heavy, and built a fascinating world around Margaret and her family and friends.

Margaret herself is such a relatable heroine; resourceful, brave, and determined. Her relationship with Sandy Watson is complicated and often difficult, which made it all the more engaging to read; their connection is full of tension, misunderstandings, and emotional depth. Her friendship with Jessie added warmth and loyalty, anchoring Margaret through the tougher moments. Overall, Tailored Truths is an immersive and compelling read that celebrates resilience and the strength it takes to navigate life’s challenges."

A reminder for you that the Kindle version of Tailored Truths is still 99p/99c during the Blog Tour organised by the Coffee Pot Book Club, which runs till October the 10th 2025. Click the link to take advantage of this great offer for a saga novel of 450 pages!

Till next time,

Slainte!