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Just finished THE CHILD'S CHILD by Barbara Vine.

I'm reading a new book by Carolyn Hart called "What the Cat Saw."

For those who love Sarah Caudwell's Hilary Tamar mysteries - three of them are in the Kindle sale, only 99p each! (The fourth, The Sibyl in Her Grave, doesn't seem to be on Kindle yet.) I think the sale ends on 6th January.

Hj wrote: "For those who love Sarah Caudwell's Hilary Tamar mysteries - three of them are in the Kindle sale, only 99p each! (The fourth, The Sibyl in Her Grave, doesn't seem to be on Kindle yet.) I think..."

I have those books -- loved them!

Leslie wrote: "Hj wrote: "For those who love Sarah Caudwell's Hilary Tamar mysteries - three of them are in the Kindle sale, only 99p each! (The fourth, The Sibyl in Her Grave, doesn't seem to be on Kindle yet...."

I love them too. Do you think Hilary is male or female??

I found The Panther to be very slow. I've enjoyed the previous John Corey books, but this one went on and on. Finishing was a struggle. Not DeMille's best

@Julie - I'd like to request that you include a book title with your post. Book covers don't show up in the mobile app

Hj wrote: "Leslie wrote: "Hj wrote: "For those who love Sarah Caudwell's Hilary Tamar mysteries - three of them are in the Kindle sale, only 99p each! (The fourth, The Sibyl in Her Grave, doesn't seem to be..."

I think female although it is an interesting question
since Hilary is one of those androgynous names!

Leslie,
I normally do, but miss kitty decided to walk across the keyboard and made my post for me. Lol. I've heard others complain about mobile apps. My phone shows the picture. But the kindle fire app is iffy sometimes. Sorry about that. I'm reading. The old fox deceived by Martha grimes

Julie wrote: "Leslie,
I normally do, but miss kitty decided to walk across the keyboard and made my post for me. Lol. I've heard others complain about mobile apps. My phone shows the picture. But the kindle ..."

Hahaha! My kitties are suspicious of the keyboard :)
The iTouch app shows the covers about 20% of the time. Anyway hope you enjoy the Grimes -- I found her books a bit too dark for my tastes.

Leslie wrote: "I think female although it is an interesting question since Hilary is one of those androgynous names! ..."

I think that the author was deliberately ambiguous; not only is Hilary a name used for both sexes, but also she never uses a pronoun for the character. I veer between one and the other; I've never been able to decide, which is why I was interested in someone else's view!

I just finished DeMille's "The Panther" and beginning David Baldacci's "The Forgetten."

I'm re-reading the Catherine Coulter FBI thriller series - just started the first one - The Cove.

I am reading .
Queen Victoria's grandson is murdered as he was a man of 'dubious morals' it is covered up but our man is sent in to try to find the murderer whilst keeping hush hush too!!
This is so far really good, quite funny, but a good mystery - I have absolutely no idea who did it!!

I am currently reading Lord of the Silent by Elizabeth Peters and listening to the audiobook of Wilkie Collins' The Moonstone.

Hj wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I think female although it is an interesting question since Hilary is one of those androgynous names! ..."

I think that the author was deliberately ambiguous; not only is Hilary a ..."

Count me as a fence-sitter on this one. I'm tending toward bluestocking female, but basically undecided.

just finished

here's my review

Read from January 11 to 13, 2013
format Paperback (edit)
review This is the first in a series.
The Prince of Wales, Edward, has a debauched son Eddy. Eddy is found with his throat slit at Sandringham. Lord Francis Powerscourt is asked to investigate whilst no one is to know about the murder as the royal family hush it up and declare Eddy died of influenza.

I found this a quick, well-paced and in places, humourous, story and just when I thought all was done and dusted there was another twist.

A fair amount of aristocratic drawing room gossip and matchmaking going on inbetween murders!(less)

I am currently reading The Swan Thief. I was a little slow getting into it, but making progress.

Thanks, Penny--that sounds fun!

Penny wrote: "I am reading .
Queen Victoria's grandson is murdered as he was a man of 'dubious morals' it is covered up but our man is sent in to try to find the murdere..."

Thanks Penny. This one looks like it might be good. I appreciate the recommendation.

Jean-Luke wrote: "I'm currently reading A Shilling for Candles. Josephine Tey's writing is so beautiful and alluring and her characters are very genuine. The mystery is a side aspect for me when it comes to her books."

I like the daughter of the local policeman in that one! There is a Hitchcock movie based on this book - not one of his better efforts.

I'm new to the group, so you all may have discussed these books already, but I just finished the latest of Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache novels (The Beautiful Mystery). They're absolutely wonderful -- contemporary Canadian setting, but it feels like an English village mystery. And I saw on Ms. Penny's web site that the BBC is currently filming the first book, starring Nathanial Parker (Inspector Lynley) -- can't wait!

I love Nathanial Parker as Lynley!

Leslie wrote: "Jean-Luke wrote: "I'm currently reading A Shilling for Candles. Josephine Tey's writing is so beautiful and alluring and her characters are very genuine.

I like the daughter of the local policeman in that one! There is a Hitchcock movie based on this book - not one of his better efforts.
..."

Which movie was that?? (I do like all Tey's books, but this is my second-least favourite.)

The movie is called "Young and Innocent" - Erica (the daughter) has been changed from about 15 to 25 to provide a romantic angle :( I actually quite like the book, especially looking into Christine Clay's past and her smarmy brother (who was left the eponymous shilling).

Leslie wrote: "The movie is called "Young and Innocent" - Erica (the daughter) has been changed from about 15 to 25 to provide a romantic angle :( I actually quite like the book, especially looking into Christi..."

Thanks! I'll look that film up. I dislike smarmy brother too much - he put me off the book overall.

Hj wrote: "Leslie wrote: "The movie is called "Young and Innocent" - Erica (the daughter) has been changed from about 15 to 25 to provide a romantic angle :( I actually quite like the book, especially looki..."

Smarmy brother is hardly in the film (maybe missing altogether) - I have this on DVD (3 Hitchcock films on one DVD) but haven't seen it in a while.

Joan wrote: "I love Nathanial Parker as Lynley!"

Me too. I've seen all the Lynley movies.

Reading Blood On The Tongue by Stephen Booth and really enjoying it. Someone on the mystery corner at FB recommmended him and I am so glad they did. I read the first book (The Black Dog) in the series and got hooked immediately.

Tracy wrote: "I'm new to the group, so you all may have discussed these books already, but I just finished the latest of Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache novels (The Beautiful Mystery). They're absolutely wonder..."

Oh this is wonderful news! I love the series, and hope it is as well done as most of the BBC mysteries.

@Mike: I enjoyed "Watching the Dark" but not nearly as much as I have some of Peter Robinson's other books. There wasn't much by way of whodunnit. Quite a bit of the plot tension occurs after it's clear who the bad guy(s) are and we're just waiting for Banks and Cabot to nail them. The previous book "Bad Boys" was even worse in this regard -- there was almost *no* whodunnit in "Bad Boys," but somehow I wasn't as bothered by that fact as I was in "Watching the Dark." Do you have any thoughts on why Robinson isn't plotting as he used to?

Just finished "The Black Cat" by Martha Grimes. Not my favorite in the series, also not as dark as some. I could have used a little more Melrose Plant, and Trueblood and Agatha were missing entirely. Even so, I enjoyed the story and recognize the author probably likes to change things up once in a while.

Cheryl S. wrote: "Just finished "The Black Cat" by Martha Grimes. Not my favorite in the series, also not as dark as some. I could have used a little more Melrose Plant, and Trueblood and Agatha were missing entirely. Even so, I enjoyed the story and recognize the author probably likes to change things up once in a while."

I read this one a while ago and agree that it's not one of the best in the series. I don't know why Grimes has left Harry Johnson go on for so long. He's not that interesting.

Jean-Luke wrote: "I'm currently reading A Shilling for Candles. Josephine Tey's writing is so beautiful and alluring and her characters are very genuine. The mystery is a side aspect for me when it comes to her books."

I just finished this 2nd in the Alan Banks series, and I agree with you, Jean-Luke, it's a beautiful read! I've just started The Franchise Affair.

Anne wrote: "...I've just started The Franchise Affair..."

I really love the Franchise Affair! I want to live in the country town, at just that period. And this is such a clever plot, as well as a really enjoyable read with memorable characters.

Tracy wrote: "I'm new to the group, so you all may have discussed these books already, but I just finished the latest of Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache novels (The Beautiful Mystery). They're absolutely wonder..."

I really enjoy this series as well. I knew a film was being made, but I didn't know Nathaniel Parker is plating Gamache. I'll have to think about that. I certainly enjoyed him as Inspector Lynley, but I had a very different picture in my mind. I can't wait to see movie.

Gee-Gee wrote: "Tracy wrote: "I'm new to the group, so you all may have discussed these books already, but I just finished the latest of Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache novels (The Beautiful Mystery). They're abs..."

I really thought Gamache would be older sort of like Inspector Lewis.

I'm currently listening to The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny (audiobook) and reading Maeve Binchy's final novel A Week in Winter.

Lorraine wrote: "I'm currently listening to The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny (audiobook) and reading Maeve Binchy's final novel A Week in Winter."

How is the Binchey book? I have it ordered.

I am struggling to read The Skull Beneath The Skin... about 100 pages in and just can't seem to get interested :(

Leslie wrote: "I am struggling to read The Skull Beneath The Skin... about 100 pages in and just can't seem to get interested :("

I'm listening to the audio version, and it's keeping my interest. The audio (BBC) production makes me want to read it. I like the Gothic touch.

"How is the Binchey book? I have it ordered."

It's pretty typical of her last few novels. I'm half way through, a few characters from other novels have popped up. It's an easy and comfortable read.

I just finished Death Comes for the Poets by Matthew Sweeney and John Hartley Williams and I really enjoyed it. It's very original, and the characters (all the poets who get bumped off) are great.

Not English, but I'm currently reading Devil in a Blue Dress which is excellent!

Susan wrote: "I really thought Gamache would be older sort of like Inspector Lewis.
...."

Susan, I thought Gamache would be older sort of like Morse, LOL.

Just finished A Place Of Execution on audit. Riveting. I will read more from Val McDermid.

Carol/Bonadie wrote: "Just finished A Place Of Execution on audit. Riveting. I will read more from Val McDermid."

"A Place of Execution" is one of the best of the McDermid "one offs." I'm so glad you liked it! My favorite is "The Distant Echo."

Carol/Bonadie wrote: "Just finished A Place Of Execution on audit. Riveting. I will read more from Val McDermid."

Loved it, too!

Currently reading the Moving Toyshop. Excited to read this one.