I downloaded this book ready for the holiday and as a big fan of Martina Cole I decided it would be a good way to pass the 13 hour return flight. As with most of her books, the story is based around a women in the East End. It starts with her as a young…
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Rush of Blood by Mark Billingham – a review
I finished this book just before my holiday (which was lucky as my suitcase was heavy enough without needing to include a big hardback book) As anyone who has read any of my previous posts will know I’m a big Mark Billingham fan so was looking forward to reading this. Rush of Blood sees Mark Billingham…
The Baedeker Murders by Julian Cole – a review
I suppose I should start by announcing a declaration of interest – I love York and am very lucky to live in such a wonderful city. It also makes me rather biased to anything that is York based, so my latest read, The Baedeker Murders did have a slight starting advantage! The Baedeker Murders is…
Tourist Season by Carl Hiaasen – a review
In a break from my usual reading fare (in that the author has absolutely no connection with the Harrogate festival) I have recently read Carl Hiaasen’s novel Tourist Season. This was recommended by a friend, and was the first Carl Hiaasen I’d read, it was also the first one he wrote. The story is set…
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