Hello, and welcome to my review of the first book in the Grantchester mystery series, starring our much-loved priest, Sidney Chambers. You may know the name from the PBS series Grantchester (and, let’s face it, admired our handsome Sidney on the screen). Like anything else, this TV series was based on novels by James Runcie.ContinueContinue reading “Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death – James Runcie”
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Murder in the Queen’s Wardrobe – Kathy Lynn Emerson
Murder in the Queen’s Wardrobe was an experience for me, as it was my first novel of Kathy Lynn Emerson’s that I’ve read, and also my first novel that I’ve read on my Kindle! For those of you following along at home, I’ve purchased a Kindle due to my library being closed during the COVID-19ContinueContinue reading “Murder in the Queen’s Wardrobe – Kathy Lynn Emerson”
To Shield the Queen – Fiona Buckley
I’ll be honest; I procrastinated checking this book out from the library because I didn’t like the cover. I feel, in that respect, that I did the book a disservice – it’s unfair to not want to read a book because the cover art is bad, just like you shouldn’t feel bad about disliking aContinueContinue reading “To Shield the Queen – Fiona Buckley”
The Lost Boys of London – Mary Lawrence
I was given an ARC of Mary Lawrence’s The Lost Boys of London by the author herself – thanks, Mary! This novel is the fifth and final novel in the Bianca Goddard mystery series. It comes out on April 28, which means that you all are less than a month away from reading this well-writtenContinueContinue reading “The Lost Boys of London – Mary Lawrence”
Secrets in the Stones – Tessa Harris
I felt obligated to read this book since I have read all of the others – although, to be honest, I just skimmed the previous one. This is the latest and, I think, last book in the Dr. Silkstone series, I am happy to report. I wrote a really positive review of The Lazarus Curse,ContinueContinue reading “Secrets in the Stones – Tessa Harris”
Touchstone – Laurie R. King
Brought to us by the esteemed author of the Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russell series, Laurie R King introduces Touchstone, a borderline thriller-mystery. I will admit up front that I’ve never read any Laurie R. King before, so this is my first exposure to her writing style. I’ve been debating about trying the Mary RussellContinueContinue reading “Touchstone – Laurie R. King”
The Lazarus Curse – Tessa Harris
I’ve just put down The Lazarus Curse by Tessa Harris; it’s the fourth book in the Dr. Thomas Silkstone mysteries. Although a bit dark – even darker than Sebastian St. Cyr, at times – this was a gripping read that I wanted to follow through until the end. Dr. Thomas Silkstone, quasi-betrothed to Lady LydiaContinueContinue reading “The Lazarus Curse – Tessa Harris”
The September Society – Charles Finch
I once read several reviews for this novel that described it as predictable and a disappointment compared to the first book in the series, A Beautiful Blue Death, which is why it’s taken me so long to pick it up. I figured I should give this book a shot because reviews aren’t everything – itContinueContinue reading “The September Society – Charles Finch”
Murder at the Columbarium – Emily Gallo
I was contacted by Emily Gallo to read and review her novel Murder at the Columbarium. Yes, I did have to look up what a columbarium was, and it’s a neat concept of a building that houses urns and memorials to those deceased. This story is set in the San Francisco columbarium, which is aContinueContinue reading “Murder at the Columbarium – Emily Gallo”
Crowned and Dangerous – Rhys Bowen
Queenie is staying in Ireland!!! Hooray!!! It took all the way until the end to reveal the best news of the whole book!!! As you know from my last review, I had become quite tired of Georgie’s bumbling maid, Queenie. She was fine for about three books after Georgie hired her, but has since gottenContinueContinue reading “Crowned and Dangerous – Rhys Bowen”