Thank you Sulari Gentill. Thank you, thank you, thank you! At the beginning of November I visited Gentill's website to check when book 8 in her Rowland Sinclair Mystery series would be published, I was delighted to discover this little message on her blog instead.... Book VIII in the Rowland Sinclair Mysteries has been scheduled … Continue reading The Prodigal Son by Sulari Gentill
Book 6 in Gentill's Rowland Sinclair Mystery series saw our favourite Bohemian characters tackling some old issues and old problems. Eric Campbell of the New Guard was once again causing problems, Rowly was still getting over his brush with the Nazi's and trying to convince anyone who would listen about the evils that he had … Continue reading A Murder Unmentioned by Sulari Gentill
When I woke up on Saturday morning with a vague sensation that my cold from two weeks ago was trying to return, I knew that I had to do something drastic. I needed comfort and I needed warm and cosy. And I needed it now! I needed the cosy comfort of a dear friend. Someone … Continue reading Gentlemen Formerly Dressed by Sulari Gentill
Paving the New Road is the fourth book in Gentill's charming cosy, crime series featuring Rowland Sinclair and his three Bohemian friends. Usually set in Sydney in the 1930's I have thoroughly enjoyed these books for their fun mix of history and fiction, their art deco flair and jazzy lifestyles. Paving the New Road proved to … Continue reading Paving the New Road by Sulari Gentill
Miles Off Course is the third book in the Rowland Sinclair series. This delightful series set in 1930's Sydney has become my go-to read when feeling overwhelmed and tired. With a move in the offing on top of our regular crazy-busy life-work schedule, a comfort read was definitely required this past week. Miles Off Course … Continue reading Miles Off Course by Sulari Gentill
I picked up The Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender by Marele Day because it recently appeared on the new HSC discovery-themed prescribed texts list. It was first published in 1988, with three follow up books in 1990,1992 & 1994.They all featured private eye, Claudia Valentine, affectionately described as "Sam Spade in a frock"! Day … Continue reading A Gentle Crime Wave Hits Sydney & AusReading Month
I'm a little in love with the amazing Maisie Dobbs.She's smart, thoughtful & reserved. She's a flawed character with a tragic past. She's strong, determined and above all, honest.Integrity, honour and justice are traits that she tries to live by and work with.Which can be challenging when you're a private investigator asked to check into … Continue reading Elegy For Eddie by Jacqueline Winspear
I've said numerous times before that Maisie is my comfort read. After finishing Tess, I was in desperate need of some Maisie comfort. Book 8 in the Maisie Dobbs series did not disappoint. Maisie's strong, no nonsense approach to life was the perfect antidote for Hardy's pessimism.My only concern for this book was that even with the change … Continue reading Maisie Dobbs: A Lesson in Secrets by Jacqueline Winspear
Pardonable Lies is the third book in the Maisie Dobbs series. Maisie has become a dear old friend of mine in a short period of time.When my life seems too busy and a little out of control, I know I can always relax into the soothing embrace of Maisie and her world. Secure in the … Continue reading Maisie Dobbs #3 Pardonable Lies | Jacqueline Winspear
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