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Murder mysteries, and one trashy romance
Camp, C. (2011) An Affair without End. United States: Pocket Star
- Given to me by friends the day after surgery, as something to read while recovering. Hilarious. Recommended to anyone who is drugged to the eyeballs.
Christie, A. (1970) The Murder at the Vicarage. Dell Pub Co
- What on earth made me think I didn't like Agatha Christie? This was excellent. I didn't guess the murderer until I was told in the last chapter. Miss Marples' first. I shall go read the rest of them.
Christie, A. (1980) And Then There Were None. Pocket
- Also excellent. A bit disconcerting that the murderer, whom I half-guessed but was then fooled by a cunning plot twist, reminded me decidedly of a family member. Not very much, I hasten to say. But a little.
French, N. (1998) The Memory Game. Penguin Books
- Nicki French's first novel I gather. Really good. A murder mystery of the best kind - I didn't guess who the murderer was and was willing to be fooled, as was the protagonist, but when the murderer is finally revealed it all falls into place quite satisfyingly, and all the puzzling little clues suddenly make sense. Engaging protagonist, also. Rather too much about cooking, which made me feel inadequate.
Rendell, R. (2000) Harm Done (Inspector Wexford). Arrow Books
- Ruth Rendell is another one I thought I didn't like. I think I'll make an exception for the Wexford novels though and go find some more. Puzzled by the several different story lines, one of which is a massive red herring. Satisfactory conclusion though, and well-researched on the subject of domestic violence.
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