Vivid, beautifully written novel about a wonderful 19th century cook, Eliza Acton, with characters and scenes that leap off the page.
Tag: UK
More fun from the intrepid septuagenarians
Residents in a retirement community are back, solving murder again. More fun, plot twists and witty dialogue than ever.
Riots, Betrayal and Murder in the city
Politics religion, murder and mayhem are back in this pacey historical mystery set in London in 1641. Book 2 in the series.
Our poor, poisoned Planet
A dystopian novel and an implicit plea to take care of our precious, fragile planet. We’ll be sorry when we lose it.
Bodies among the waxworks
Well written, skillfully constructed detective novel set in London in 1896. A good ol’ pageturner with dead bodies galore – and bank heists.
Falling in love might not be The Answer to Everything
A harsh look at modern, middle class people doing what people have been doing forever: cheating. In more ways than one. Great book club read.
Stories of Human Cruelty and Compassion
Well written, moving accounts by a forensic psychiatrist, exploring the backgrounds of criminals and their motivations for committing crimes.
Funny, delightful 1920s mystery
Funny, quirky, clever, entertaining and well written historical crime fiction. Book 2 in the Skelton’s Guide series
Murderous Medieval nuns
Atmospheric mystery set in 1399 in a French convent. Featuring feminist writer Christine de Pizan, who really worked under King Charles VI.
Glorious book about painful experiences
A rich, engrossing novel about women’s lives, abusive relationships, lifelong trauma, and speaking out.