Hope your summer is going all right!
Starting a Victorian mystery series by Karen Odden from the library. These are the two novels out so far:
A Dangerous Duet
A Trace of Deceit
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What Are You Reading? July 2020
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princess garnet
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Vanessa
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- Currently reading: The Farm at the Edge of the World by Sarah Vaughan
- Interest in HF: The first historical novel I read was Katherine by Anya Seton and this sparked off my interest in this genre.
- Favourite HF book: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell!
- Preferred HF: Any
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Re: What Are You Reading? July 2020
I’ve just started Murder at the Races by Carmen Radtke, a murder mystery set in the 1930s.
I’m also reading via Pigeonhole Execution by S J Parris. It’s the sixth in the Giordano Bruno historical thrillers set in the Elizabethan era. I haven’t read the previous books although I have some on my TBR pile but this one is working well as a stand alone. I’m really enjoying it, too.
I’m also reading via Pigeonhole Execution by S J Parris. It’s the sixth in the Giordano Bruno historical thrillers set in the Elizabethan era. I haven’t read the previous books although I have some on my TBR pile but this one is working well as a stand alone. I’m really enjoying it, too.
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Books are mirrors, you only see in them what you already have inside you ~ The Shadow of the Wind
Books are mirrors, you only see in them what you already have inside you ~ The Shadow of the Wind
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Vanessa
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- Currently reading: The Farm at the Edge of the World by Sarah Vaughan
- Interest in HF: The first historical novel I read was Katherine by Anya Seton and this sparked off my interest in this genre.
- Favourite HF book: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell!
- Preferred HF: Any
- Location: North Yorkshire, UK
Re: What Are You Reading? July 2020
I’ve just started Baba Lenka by Sarah England, a bit of occult horror! It’s a book I’ve received to review. Hope it doesn’t give me nightmares!
currently reading: My Books on Goodreads
Books are mirrors, you only see in them what you already have inside you ~ The Shadow of the Wind
Books are mirrors, you only see in them what you already have inside you ~ The Shadow of the Wind
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princess garnet
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Re: What Are You Reading? July 2020
Starting Mrs. Lincoln's Sisters by Jennifer Chiaverini
The story of Mary Todd Lincoln and her sisters. Mary's life in the White House and some of the years after that was covered in Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker (2013) so I look forward to reading this new novel.
The story of Mary Todd Lincoln and her sisters. Mary's life in the White House and some of the years after that was covered in Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker (2013) so I look forward to reading this new novel.
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Vanessa
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- Currently reading: The Farm at the Edge of the World by Sarah Vaughan
- Interest in HF: The first historical novel I read was Katherine by Anya Seton and this sparked off my interest in this genre.
- Favourite HF book: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell!
- Preferred HF: Any
- Location: North Yorkshire, UK
Re: What Are You Reading? July 2020
I’ve now started The Arbella Stuart Conspiracy by Alexandra Walsh, the last in the Marquess House conspiracy thriller series set in the Tudor/Stuart era and the present day. It’s been an enjoyable and fun trilogy.
currently reading: My Books on Goodreads
Books are mirrors, you only see in them what you already have inside you ~ The Shadow of the Wind
Books are mirrors, you only see in them what you already have inside you ~ The Shadow of the Wind
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red805
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- Preferred HF: I like a series the best - more to look forward to after one book ends. Masters of Rome, The Century Trilogy, & the Outlander series are some of my favorites.
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Re: What Are You Reading? July 2020
Reading an awesome book - Primary Colors by Anonymous. Loved the movie so much & now I see it tracked super close to the book.
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Madeleine
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Re: What Are You Reading? July 2020
Onto the next DCI Ryan crime thriller "The Hermitage".
Currently reading: "The Darkest Evening" by Ann Cleeves
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princess garnet
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Re: What Are You Reading? July 2020
A Gilded Lady by Elizabeth Camden
The new and #2 installment in the "Hope & Glory" series. Set in 1900 DC, Caroline Delacroix is secretary to First Lady Ida McKinley.
The new and #2 installment in the "Hope & Glory" series. Set in 1900 DC, Caroline Delacroix is secretary to First Lady Ida McKinley.
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Vanessa
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- Joined: August 2008
- Currently reading: The Farm at the Edge of the World by Sarah Vaughan
- Interest in HF: The first historical novel I read was Katherine by Anya Seton and this sparked off my interest in this genre.
- Favourite HF book: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell!
- Preferred HF: Any
- Location: North Yorkshire, UK
Re: What Are You Reading? July 2020
I’m reading Interviewing the Dead by David Field, the first in the Carlyle & West Victorian mysteries. It’s a review book.
I’m also reading Her Last Words by Kim Kelly via Pigeonhole. It’s a contemporary drama about a missing manuscript.
I’m listening to Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz, a mystery within a mystery. I’m enjoying it so far. It’s an easy listen.
I’m also reading Her Last Words by Kim Kelly via Pigeonhole. It’s a contemporary drama about a missing manuscript.
I’m listening to Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz, a mystery within a mystery. I’m enjoying it so far. It’s an easy listen.
currently reading: My Books on Goodreads
Books are mirrors, you only see in them what you already have inside you ~ The Shadow of the Wind
Books are mirrors, you only see in them what you already have inside you ~ The Shadow of the Wind
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Re: What Are You Reading? July 2020
Finished: The Road to Grantchester by James Runcie
The prequel to the "Grantchester Mysteries" series, the novel is about Sidney Chambers's life prior to his arrival at Grantchester.
Current: Sidney Chambers & the Shadow of Death
After seeing the TV series after 5 seasons, I thought I'd give the novels a go!
The prequel to the "Grantchester Mysteries" series, the novel is about Sidney Chambers's life prior to his arrival at Grantchester.
Current: Sidney Chambers & the Shadow of Death
After seeing the TV series after 5 seasons, I thought I'd give the novels a go!