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London Calling
London Calling | Sara Sheridan
7 posts | 3 read | 2 to read
In the years following World War II, former Secret Service employee Mirabelle Bevan has found a refuge in the quiet coastal town of Brighton. But she cant seem to resist an attraction to danger and a thirst for justice . . . 1952: Eighteen-year-old debutante Rose Bellamy Gore was last seen outside a Soho jazz club in the company of a saxophone player named Lindon Claremont. Now her mysterious disappearance is front-page news in the London tabloids. When Lindon turns up the next day in Brighton, desperately seeking help, Mirabelle counsels him to cooperate with the authorities. After the local police take the musician into custody and ship him off to Scotland Yard, Mirabelle and her best friend, Vesta Churchill, hop a train to London in search of the truth. As they scour smoky jazz clubs searching for clues to the debs disappearance, they descend into a sinister underworld where the price of admission can be ones life. Mirabelle will need to draw on her espionage skills to improvise her way out of a disappearing act of her own . . . Praise for the first Mirabelle Bevan mystery, Brighton Belle Beneath that prim exterior lies a fearless, fly-by-the-seat-of-her-pants kind of gal. One part Nancy Drew, two parts Jessica Fletcher, Mirabelle has a dogged tenacity to rival Poirot. Sunday Herald Unfailingly stylish, undeniably smart. Daily Record I was gripped from start to finish. Newbooks Fresh, exciting, and darkly plotted, this sharp historical mystery plunges the reader into a shadowy and forgotten past. Good Book Guide Early 1950s England is effectively portrayed in this intriguing mystery story . . . An excellent read for the beach or a long flight. Historical Novel Review After many twists and turns, she finally unravels the mystery in an entertaining romp pitting her wits against underworld characters and scheming impostors. Bookseller An entertaining mystery readlight, intriguing and ideal for a weekend escape. Bits of history enhance the plot without overwhelming it, and a handful of unexpected twists keep the reader guessing. RT Book Reviews
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CoffeeNBooks
London Calling | Sara Sheridan
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#SpringSkies #2BksWSimilarTitle
In this case, I found 6 books with the same title- I've only read the London Calling by Sara Sheridan.
@Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eggs That is AMAZING 🤩 8mo
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CoffeeNBooks
London Calling | Sara Sheridan
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BarbaraBB 🙌 6y
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Mitch
London Calling | Sara Sheridan
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#hometownswap is on its way!

MicrobeMom Yay!!!! thanks for participating!!! 6y
Mitch It was so much fun to think about how I wanted to present my little corner of the world! Big thanks to you both - @MicrobeMom & @readinginthedark 6y
readinginthedark I'm glad! It's been exciting for me, as well. 6y
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BookishBelle
London Calling | Sara Sheridan
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Hello fellow Littens!! I am planning a trip to the U.K. (and maybe Paris). Any suggestions of things to see and do (or to avoid) are welcome!! Thanks!!

Reviewsbylola I️ am going to London with my fam in February. My sister lives there but isn‘t very active on Litsy. I‘ll tag her anyway—@annied 🤞🏻 7y
Reviewsbylola I️ will say definitely visit Persephone Books. 7y
BookishBelle Thanks! That's so exciting @Reviewsbylola !! 7y
CouronneDhiver I‘ve always enjoyed London - If you‘re into history or watercraft at all, the HMS Belfast is fantastic! 7y
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DGRachel
London Calling | Sara Sheridan

Are our London Littens okay??? Seeing reports in the news of attacks closing London Bridge. Thoughts and prayers going out to all affected. 😢💗💗

MCYmermaid ❤️🙁 8y
ScientistSam 😢 8y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa Such sad news 😢 8y
moranadatter Oh my gosh! I hadn't heard about that. 💔 8y
BostonBookAddict Hoping every one is ok! So heartbroken! 8y
LisaJo :( 8y
Laura317 Praying for London. 😞 8y
EllieDottie 😢💔 8y
Rachbb3 Praying.. 🙏 8y
Litlady Just heard .. sending prayers and warm, white light. 😢💔 8y
Megabooks 💕💕💕💕 8y
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Bookquilter
London Calling | Sara Sheridan
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As a mother of 2 teenage boys... No words could explain how sad this sentiment makes me feel

TrishB Me too 😔 8y
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Moray_Reads
London Calling | Sara Sheridan
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Oh, dear no. I love a good period mystery it's my go to genre when I need a light palate-cleaser but this offering did nothing for me. The writing was poor, over-full of descriptive detail, stock characters and wince-inducing syntax. I found myself rewriting sentences as I read. A more tongue-in-cheek tone would have served it well and might have made its failings more forgivable but the patronising signposting and inexplicable plot made it a pan.

saresmoore Ha! Yes, I can relate to the mental rewriting. I appreciate even (and maybe especially) your Pan reviews! 8y
Moray_Reads @saresmoore is it bad that I quite enjoy writing them? I do feel a little guilty when I got the book for free but I'm glad I didn't waste money on it all the same! 8y
saresmoore Isn't that funny? I feel bad about giving negative reviews to free books, as well. But it's sort of a good-to-be-bad feeling. Anyway, if a book was released with 100% glowing reviews, I'd be skeptical. 8y
JazzFeathers Such a shame the book is so poor. The cover is so inviting 8y
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