What an amazing coincidence: A parcel of books that was scanned at my local postal sorting office two days ago has not been delivered. I am going to the sorting office tomorrow morning to ask them to search for it. Frustrated I decided to read a bit more of my book which is set in London and yet The Prince of Wales in Abercarn jumped off of the page at me. The sorting office I'm going to tomorrow is on the Prince of Wales estate, Abercarn. S.Wales
pickThis was so good! Historical mystery set in Victorian England with a serial killer, an inspector with a troubling past, and a female doctor. Well written and captivating.
Trigger warnings for graphic murder scenes, child abuse and violence, and violence toward women
Well…this seems spot on for today‘s climate…
“‘One accusation is off the mark. Foreigners aren‘t the ‘criminal contagion‘ so many claim. As a policeman, I can attest to that. It takes a lot to leave your home. To start life over in a new place requires courage. It takes energy and ambition.‘”
This book takes place in 1866. The MCs fight against a prejudicial society in the UK. Very timely indeed.
Yesterday I drove about 6 hours round trip to hit up two more bookstores in order to try to complete my Vermont Independent Bookstore Passport. I visited two stores: one in the beautiful tourist town of Woodstock and the other in Ludlow, home to Okemo Mountain. The Book Nook in Ludlow was definitely a little nook but it had so many of my obscure favorites-ones I thought no one read anymore-that I felt truly seen. Three more stores to go!
pickA well written cozy mystery, based loosely on real events. Set in Victorian England, it feels well-researched. Multiple story lines and secrets kept me guessing until the end. I‘m looking forward to reading more of this series.
#HauntedShelf #BookRecommendation Team #HexesandCrows @Catsandbooks
Prompt: Morally Dubious
pickThis book is #11 in the series, set in 1892 London.The private inquiry agents,Barker & Llewelyn,are tasked by the Prime Minister with the delivery of a satchel that includes a 1st century gospel,to the Vatican for safekeeping.What seems a simple task turns into a melee of governments,assassins,& political groups,chasing the agents,resulting in murders, attacks,& street fights Loved the agents‘ contrasting personalities,humorous scenes.#libraryfind
Long walk with my neighbor today. Now I am enjoying a craft beer & cheez its while our dinner of cuban black beans & rice simmer on the stove.
Tagged book is a #libraryfind. It‘s # 11 in the series but I decided to plunge in mid series anyway.
pickA murder mystery, romancy, palette cleanser.Countess Amelia Amesbury, is a widow,mother, & the secret “Lady Agony”of a Penny paper.As Lady Agony she answers letters advising on love, fashion, manners, & more. A ladies‘# maid writes for help stating she is afraid her mistress was murdered.When Amelia & her friend,the Marquis,go to meet the maid, they find her dead.
So begins a caper all over London to trap a killer before he kills again.
First leg of our journey to Brooklyn, NY. The tagged is my kindle read. #BrooklynMuseum #PaulMcCartney #photoexhibit #welovetraintravel #excited #happy
