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This narrowly avoids an outright Pan. First part was disappointing, but I ploughed on, hopeless optimist that I am, thinking the excitement might just ramp up in the next chapter ... it didn't. Infuriatingly, it had the same tedious middle section as the last one! The characters got increasingly one dimensional & nowt much happens. The ending has a few moments of satisfying resolution, but overall, I wish I'd not bothered! Disappointing ☹️

Great end to the Black Death duet!! The first book (tagged) is about the spread of the pestilence in 1348 and how the characters deal with it in the immediate. This installment begins immediately after the first book and is the story of rebuilding homes, businesses, and status after so much loss. Much conflict stands in the way of Lady Anne and the people of Develish and it was thrilling to watch the conclusion unfold.

Reading outside after a long workday. This is the last of today‘s sunlight and 72 degrees is the perfect temperature.

This book began immediately after the last book ended so I feel fully immersed in the Black Death and its aftermath. Both despair and hope are present in Dorsetshire in the late 1340‘s.

Last day of the month means discussion day for #LiteraryCrew ‘s #buddyread ! Those of us who completed the book (and I‘m so sorry I haven‘t been able to complete it!) gave it high marks. I‘d love to hear everyone‘s impressions - did you feel the story continued in a plausible way? How was character development? Do you feel questions left in the first book are answered in this one? Which did you like better - the first or second book? ⬇️⬇️⬇️

I loved this book! Everything I want in a story. Dark Ages, likable characters, I liked the storyline, I liked the conclusion. I wonder if she will write more about Develish. These are def two favorites! #literarycrew what did you all think? Especially about the turn of events and conclusion?

Hubby‘s homemade chili and a book is tonight‘s dinner plans

I‘m 1/4 of the way through- listening via audio. I absolutely love this book as much as the first. It‘s a book I think about when I‘m not listening to it. So glad for the #literarycrew buddy read.❤️

I‘ve been so remiss with the check in posts! How is everyone doing with the reading? I‘ll have a post at the end of the month to discuss conclusions, so if you have already finished, watch for that post! We can discuss general observations, thoughts, etc in the comments below.

I haven‘t started yet! But, I‘m making a point to start it this week! #LiteraryCrew #Buddyread

I can‘t believe how good these books were! Shoutout to @Librarybelle for the buddy read! The action is very Downton Abbey- gasp scandal- but is lovely. We saw a bunch a character growth in this one that turned out to be very satisfying. Can‘t wait to discuss!

Just starting this one. The ending of the first book was... abrupt, so I‘m excited to find out what happens for the characters. #literarycrew #buddyread @Librarybelle

It‘s January, which means the next #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead begins! We‘re devoting the month to this book, which is the sequel to The Last Hours. I‘ll post check in queries throughout the month, and at the end of the month, we‘ll discuss the book. This is a low key buddy read that allows you to set your own pace.

I‘ve tagged those who have said they were interested in joining the buddy read. Anyone else? All are welcome!

January‘s selection for #LiteraryCrew ‘s #BuddyRead ...The Turn of Midnight by Minette Walters! This is the sequel to The Last Hours.

We‘re trying something different...instead of weekly suggested readings, read the book in January, with a brief discussion at the end! Feel free to post throughout the month, with the above hashtags, and I‘ll post check ins during the month. This is still a low key buddy read...join whenever! Who‘s interested??

If the #LiteraryCrew decides to continue the series I'm ready! 🤣 @Librarybelle

4.5⭐ the 2nd book, continues the story of the people of Develish and their struggle to survive the Black Dearh of the 14th century. The writer weaves a compelling tale of a Lady Anne and the serfs of this desmesne bold desire to live as free men and women.
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I'm going to start this, as I read the first one in this duo a while ago.
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(My time so far is 5 hrs, 51 minutes!)

This is the Part 2 in Minette Walters' Black Death Series. Oh, what a wonderfully, brilliant read this was. A historical fiction book, set in the 14th Century, Old England. The author has a phenomenal way with character development, and I could not read this series fast enough. She adapted the language to match the time, and, as a reader, I got lost in this wonderful tale of loss, courage and survival.

I loved this book. It is a sequel to the last hours. Walters has find an amazing job with these novels. It really is a compelling read about the Black Plague and a group of people‘s fight to survive.

Currently 99p on Kindle in the UK Grab it while you can!! 📚📖

My new commute read.
The second in Minette Walters' series about The Black Death and as excellent as the first.

Good historical fiction, great sequel to the first, loved being back with the characters. Seems open for a third?
The socialism and feminist themes really appeal to me in these!

I have chosen the tagged book for this option for the #popsugarchallenge 📚📖

Very good. I enjoyed this sequel to The Last Hours and highly recommend this. The characters and setting were very detailed both in historical accuracy and design. Thank you #ReadersFirst and #Netgalley for providing me with proof copies

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Won a book the last couple of weeks, just arrived today 😁

Have won this from #Readersfirst Thank you whoever wished me luck. 🎉🎊📚📖

Did you get it @miralunasbooknook ?

Wish me luck as I just entered to win this on #Readersfirst 🍀🍀📚📖

Good luck as well @miralunasbooknook 🍀🍀📚📖

3 days!! Till you can have a chance to win this on #Readersfirst 📚📖

This is not a drill @miralunasbooknook it has come up on #Readersfirst to win in15 days!!!!!!!!!

YES! Brilliant. Loved it. Great being back with these characters and I truely hope Minette Walters writes more historical fiction. I definitely think her experience as a crime writer brings something else to her plots. 5🌟 (Released 4th of Oct 2018)

Look @miralunasbooknook what I got from #Netgalley thanks for posting about it. I will look out for it on #Readersfirst tho.

#TheTurnOfMidnight

Had a bit of a mini reading slump the past 4 days, which was remedied by #netgalley today when they approved me for the second book in this series 😍
I loved The Last Hours, and at 10% in I'm hooked to this already.