I haven't done a post recently on recent reading so here are the books I have read over the last three or four months.
This book is the third in the series entitled "Daughters of Devon". It tells the story of Roberta who is married to Gawen of Dartington Hall. The book is set in the C16th when England is at war with Spain. I have enjoyed all the books in the series so far.
"All the Colours of Darkness" is another excellent book in the DCI Banks series. Thankfully, there are still a few more in the series for me to read.
"The Chale Bay Murders" is Book 7 of the Solent Murder Mystery Series. I wasn't overkeen on this series when I first started reading the books but now enjoy them. The book is set in Chale bay on the Isle of Wight an area I know well :)
I am still really enjoying the Cadfael books so many thanks again to Pete for recommending them.
I couldn't put a "Tapestry of Treason" down. Set in the C14th and C15th it is the story of Constance of York, Lady Despencer and intrigues at the court of King Henry IV.
I really enjoy the Dorset Crime Series by Rachel McLean. In fact I read two in succession only to find I had reached the end of the series! Although I think there is another book due to be published next year.
I probably shouldn't include this book - "The Rebel Heiress" as I only read a quarter of it and gave up. I rarely give up reading a book! Eleanor Glanville or the Rebel heiress was interested in butterflies and discovered the Glanville Fritillary. I mistakenly thought the book would be about her love of nature especially butterflies but, although they get a mention, the book at least as far as I read is all about her love life. As one reviewer said it is a "bodice ripper" story! Say no more! Although I should point out that other reviewers gave the book 5 stars!
Sadly, "The Echo of Crows" is the final book in the brilliant Merrily Watkins series by Phil Rickman. I have really enjoyed each and every one of these books They are set in the Welsh Marshes an area that I really love. One day I will re-read the whole series.
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We have some similar tastes in reading. I have read most all of the Robinson series and the first of the Rickman series. I just read what I call the perfect novel. "The Dark Horse" by Rumer Godden, about horses, India and the British who lived there.
It's sad that there will be no more books from Peter Robinson and Phil Rickman. I must look in the library for the last 'Merrily' book. I have just started a Rachel McClean book on my kindle, this one is set in Lyme Regis, one of my favourite places. It's always an extra bonus to know and love the settings when reading:)
Terra- Thank you and I hope you enjoy the Rickman Merrily series.
Rosie - Thanks. It is sad about Peter Robinson and Phil Rickman. I agree it is always good to read books set in your favourite places. I have just found a new Rachel Mclean series that I am looking forward to reading.
Fair play to you, I'm struggling with my reading at the moment
Thanks Billy. I don't think I read as much as I used to.
Shame about the Glanville book!
You're welcome with Cadfael.
I'm a little behind on Rickman. Very sad news.
Some recommendations? Andrew Taylor's Lydmouth books set in the 1950s. Cannae Robb's medieval Owain Archer novels. Sharon Pennan Justin de Quincey books also known as the Good Man series. Not mysteries but Elizabeh Chadwick's William Marshall stories are entertaining
Yes it was although someone had warned me about it and I put off reading it for ages!
Thanks Pete - I have the next Cadfael book on my kindle :)
It is very sad newsabout Phil Rickman.
Thanks so much for the recommendations - I have made a note :)
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