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Death At The Theatre

January 22, 2018 Fiona Brichaut 4 **** Leave a comment

Death at the Theatre is the second book in the historical mystery series, Miss Hart and Miss Hunter Investigate. Set in London in 1932, kitchen maid Joan Hart, lady’s maid

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You Can’t Make Old Friends

June 30, 2017 Fiona Brichaut 4 **** Leave a comment

You Can’t Make Old Friends is redolent of the classic noir detective novels. It’s well written, pacy and at times insightful. While much the dialogue, characters and scenes reek of

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Holding by Graham Norton

Holding

December 14, 2016 Fiona Brichaut 4 **** Leave a comment

Tragedy and mystery in an Irish village. A strong plot, bursts of humor and interesting, well rounded characters.

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The Wicked Boy

July 4, 2016 Fiona Brichaut 5***** Leave a comment

Wonderfully researched, beautifully written account of true crime in the 19th century. Vivid depiction of the era, events and people.

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Penhallow Georgette Heyer

Penhallow

June 27, 2016 Fiona Brichaut 3 *** Leave a comment

A dysfunctional family of mostly unlikeable people. When one of them is finally bumped off, everyone is a suspect.

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I Predict a Riot

July 25, 2009 Fiona Brichaut 5***** Leave a comment

Belfast CID Superintendent James ‘Marsh’ Mallow is about to bring down politician and racketeer Pink Harrison. It may all end in a riot.

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The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher - Kate Summerscale

The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher

December 27, 2008 Fiona Brichaut 5***** Leave a comment

The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher has it all: 19th century setting, forensics, true crime, good factual writing, a gripping story…

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