If you’re tired of the same old thing you might give this quirky and very British novel a try. It features Balthazar Jones, a London Beefeater (properly titled a Yeoman Warder), his wife, who works in the London Underground Lost Property Office, and a cast of delightful characters, including the world’s oldest tortoise. Toss in some fascinating history of the Tower of London, quite a few chuckles and a serious message about hope and you may find yourself utterly charmed.

Dedra