Beautifully written but the endless gloomy minutiae of this book were too much for me. Most, but not all, of my book group felt the same.

This is a charming, little known short novel by the wonderful Anthony Trollope. A youngish woman who has dedicated her life to caring for others suddenly finds herself free and quite rich. Where should she go and what should she do? Should she marry? And suppose the money isn't really hers?

I'm a Le Carre fan but I thought he had lost his way with recent novels. This is a real return to form - beautifully structured, gripping, moving.

This is undoubtedly beautifully written and original but SO bleak. I only read it because it was our book group pick. Not a fun read.

This is a quirky, original, funny book. It's part mystery, partly character-led - and what great, lovable characters. Give it a try!

This 1943 classic, in a lovely BL edition, is well worth a try. It's a literary experiment with multiple character focuses, a vivid evocation of wartime England, and a classic whodunnits.

As a Josephine Tey fan, I was delighted to find that she features as a leading character in this series. The historical setting in London between the two world wars is vividly depicted. I found some of the characterisation a bit patchy - there's a fairly large cast - and not all completely believable. But it's an enjoyable read with intriguing plot twists. Definitely worthwhile for classic crime enthusiasts.