I really enjoyed reading this book, and loved the two main characters, Sergeant Kella and Sister Conchita. The exotic location was a colourful backdroI really enjoyed reading this book, and loved the two main characters, Sergeant Kella and Sister Conchita. The exotic location was a colourful backdrop to an engaging storyline. A charming cosy mystery that captures the imagination....more
A interesting story set in 2nd century Roman Britain. The descriptions provided of the beginnings of Deva (Chester) are vivid and Gaius Petreius Ruso,A interesting story set in 2nd century Roman Britain. The descriptions provided of the beginnings of Deva (Chester) are vivid and Gaius Petreius Ruso, the Medicus, is an engaging character with a sense of humour. That, combined with the other characters and the interesting storyline itself, made this a book I found very hard to put down....more
A Victorian mystery that captures the imagination and makes for compelling reading. The descriptions of Wraxford hall were vivid and gloriously spookyA Victorian mystery that captures the imagination and makes for compelling reading. The descriptions of Wraxford hall were vivid and gloriously spooky, and the characters were engaging. It is so cleverly written and the separate narratives reveal the story piece-by-piece, creating a story that is very hard to put down....more
An excellent murder mystery, and one of my favourite Miss Marple stories. It takes its time to unravel as we are taken through the list of suspects, aAn excellent murder mystery, and one of my favourite Miss Marple stories. It takes its time to unravel as we are taken through the list of suspects, an intriguing collection of characters each with their own colourful background. Great easy reading for a quiet afternoon......more
The Warrior's Princess cleverly weaves together events from the past with those of the present. The story was immensely gripping and flowed smoothly bThe Warrior's Princess cleverly weaves together events from the past with those of the present. The story was immensely gripping and flowed smoothly between the past and the present. The descriptions were evocative and brought the variety of stunning locations and colourful characters to life. A great read....more
I really enjoyed this first book in the series. The storyline was captivating and the characters engaging - I didn't want to put this book down until I really enjoyed this first book in the series. The storyline was captivating and the characters engaging - I didn't want to put this book down until I reached the end. I love the author's writing style; it is fluid and descriptive without being too heavy, enabling you to get lost in the story. Thief's Magic is a great fantasy read, and I can't wait read to read the next book in the series....more
This is a colourful story, bursting with humour. The descriptions are evocative and the characters are easy to engage with. It's easy style makes it aThis is a colourful story, bursting with humour. The descriptions are evocative and the characters are easy to engage with. It's easy style makes it a quick but thoroughly entertaining read, and Precious Ramotswe as the main character is just wonderful....more
This dark supernatural tale, set in Medieval Norfolk, is full of cleverly crafted twists and turns that will leave you wondering what will happen nextThis dark supernatural tale, set in Medieval Norfolk, is full of cleverly crafted twists and turns that will leave you wondering what will happen next. The historical detail is evocative and the brings the era, people and places to life with ease. I couldn't put it down until I had finished reading it. ...more
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