An interesting foundation of a story is laid at the beginning of this book which occurs in Paris at the beginning of WWII. Fast forward to 1944 and what seem like unconnected cases converge in and around London. A young Polish girl is found dead in the streets during a blackout. This case would have [...]
Continue reading more about The Dead of Winter – A John Madden Mystery By Rennie Airth
I love Rhys Bowen’s books. I will endeavour to get a bunch more on here. She writes fun, fast reads that have wonderful characters. This series features Lady Georgiana, who is 34th in line for the throne of England. She has title but no money and no castle. Always looking [...]
Continue reading more about Royal Flush – A Royal Spyness Mystery By Rhys Bowen
Charming mystery set in England around the 1940s. Very descriptive tale from the eyes of an 11 year old girl, Flavia. She is enveloped in her chemistry laboratory set-up in her home and yearns for adventure especially away from her narcissistic older and bookworm middle sisters. The way little Flavia describes her [...]
Continue reading more about The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie By Alan Bradley