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This is my favorite kind of mystery. The one where the author has you questioning what kind of story you‘re even reading…is it a ghost story or a long con? a mystery or a thriller?

Mary Stewart is a go-to when I need a comfort read, and this did not disappoint.

I hate this font (and the bright white pages it‘s printed upon) so intensely that I‘m honestly not sure I can read this book.

A case of mistaken identity by Hadrian's Wall has a young woman pretending to be Annabel Winslow at the behest of Annabel's gorgeous but menacing cousin Con who is seeking to secure his own inheritance of the farm. There are three potential heirs (including Annabel), old love affairs to negotiate and several attempted murders. Twisty and Gothic and clever with surreptitious sandwiches being sneaked to the cat hiding under the armchair.

The book opens along Hadrian's Wall looking down at a majestic sycamore. I could picture exactly where our heroine was which was lovely, but it made me sad for that gorgeous tree, too.

I finally finished THE IVY TREE this afternoon, with Geo nearby! I didn‘t quite love it, but I did like it an awful lot and I‘m pleased with myself for being right about everything.

Another of yesterday‘s reads. Alas, I only had time to read a couple chapters while I snuggled with Wesley. Hopefully I can squeeze in some more of its tension and quiet menace today, with Casey for company.

#12Booksof2023 October tends to be a good reading month for me, and true to form this year had several standout titles that month, but getting introduced to the work of Mary Stewart with my #sundaybuddyread peeps was definitely the highlight! @Andrew65

Super jazzed about this #AuldLangSpine list from @IndoorDame 🙌
I‘ve been meaning to read 19 and 11 for years and will definitely get to them now! 8, 15, and 13 are new to me and look v interesting. I‘m planning to start with possibly 3, 5, and 12, if I can get my hands/ears on them. Off to check Libby/hoopla/and physical copies from my library 📚
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This one started out very slow for me but really picked up at the end. Can definitely see how Simone St James‘ writing was influenced by this. The plot was interesting enough to keep me engaged but I‘m still in a slump so it took a bit for me to get through. Sad I missed out on the #sundaybuddyread discussion but I just couldn‘t keep up.

I really enjoyed this so much. Is Mary actually Annabel or is she playing the part as she has been set up to do? I would totally read more mysteries by this author.

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A little late for #SundayBuddyRead …

I‘ve not read Stewart before, but her way of introducing twists is astounding! I was suspicious of a few elements introduced early on, and while my suspicions were later proven correct, the whole journey to the revelations - and more! - was very riveting. Stewart‘s writing also has this slow, mysterious vibe, setting up for something dark and sinister. Great read! #192025 #1961

Read with #sundaybuddyreads and I just wish I‘d managed a print copy. I‘m doing so little reading right now, school continues to kick my ass and just really need to hold a print copy in my hands to get that reading high I need to survive life 🤷🏻‍♀️ that and this ebook copy was not ff track of the print version so it was lost for a good 2 weeks. Otherwise MS is the Master of suspense and she keeps you guessing #ohwhatawickedwebweweave

Read during #Scarathlon for #SundayBuddyRead

This is my first Mary Stewart but I am sure it won‘t be my last. An inspiration to authors like Simone St. James, I very much enjoyed her ability to create a strong lead character & a gothic setting that drew me in immediately. There were several twits to the story that kept me guessing too. Quietly beautiful writing & overall delightful, it will make my favorites list this year.

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This month‘s #SundayBuddyRead was Hitchcock, Simone St. James, basically all the names I love! It kept me guessing all month and the ending was so satisfying this week! Looking forward to our chat on Sunday!!! @TheBookHippie #scarathlon #skeletoncrew @Emilymdxn

I had to finish this one and learn the truth behind the main character. The story somewhat reminded me of Jane Eyre though it was a different story. There were some slow parts for me but the last few chapters were exhilarating. I give this 3.5 ⭐️

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All snoodled up with the pup a scotch and a romantic suspense for #pumpkinspicereadathon @Emilymdxn (the pup was having none of my photo taking attempts lol) have a happy cozy #scarathlon night, all.

It‘s been a week ( and it‘s not over) monthly staff meeting on Monday, errands and a swim Tuesday, meet the Creature Wednesday and big strike vote union meeting last night because we haven‘t had a contract for 14 months ( instead of negotiating the ministry keeps deciding new things for us without going through the proper motions 🤷🏻‍♀️ evil or stupid? Jury is still out ) so this was Thursday night and now it‘s a PD Day