A Testament of Character is book 10 in the Rowland Sinclair Mystery series, and really, if you haven't dipped your toes into this series yet, you really don't know what you're missing! While my love for the Maisie Dobbs series (see previous review) has waxed and waned a little, my love for Rowly … Continue reading A Testament of Character | Sulari Gentill #AWWcosycrime
The anticipation I feel as I wait for the next Rowland Sinclair mystery is hard to describe. I love spending time with Rowland Sinclair and his three friends almost as much as I love spending time with my real life friends! It's a real treat to be a part of the humour, loyalty and kindness … Continue reading All the Tears in China by Sulari Gentill
Most of you know my love for the Rowland Sinclair series. I've had to wait nearly 12 months for the latest instalment, A Dangerous Language...and it was so worth the wait! I had the pleasure of hearing Sulari Gentill talk about her books recently and was thrilled to hear that she has long term plans … Continue reading A Dangerous Language by Sulari Gentill
Now what am I going to do? I've just finished the seventh book in Gentil's Rowland Sinclair series, Give the Devil His Due...and book eight is not due until September next year! How can I possible wait that long for my next fix of Rowly, Edna, Milton and Clyde? Especially since Give the Devil His … Continue reading Give the Devil His Due by Sulari Gentil
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
A Decline in Prophets is book 2 in the Rowland Sinclair series which has now become my gentle crime/comfort read of choice! Set in Sydney during the 1930's, it's full of art deco, political & cultural references, 4 central loveable characters & in book 2 - a Cary Grant sighting! What's not to love? This … Continue reading A Decline in Prophets by Sulari Gentill
It’s Monday which means it’s time to plan my reading week. I read The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge a number of years ago. In fact my memory of reading this book is very specific and linked to a very strong sensory experience – I read a chapter every Wednesday afternoon whilst my youngest booklet … Continue reading It’s Monday!
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
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