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August 16
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George
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Enemy in Sight: The Richard Bolitho Novels: Vol 10 (Richard Bolitho Novels)
by Alexander Kent
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George said:
"Another Richard Bolitho naval story. The time covered is the end of 1794 to summer 1795 as the war with France continues to develop. Captain Richard Bolitho is in command of the ship of the line HYPERION and resumes blockade duty as part of a squar...more
Another Richard Bolitho naval story. The time covered is the end of 1794 to summer 1795 as the war with France continues to develop. Captain Richard Bolitho is in command of the ship of the line HYPERION and resumes blockade duty as part of a squardon. The French ships they are blockading break out and they are ordered to pursue them and destroy them. The mission takes them into the Caribbean and then back to the Bay of Biscay for the climatic battle. Again, it is Bolitho's leadership and skills that win the day for the British navy....less
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August 10
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George
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The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side (Paperback)
by Agatha Christie
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George said:
"Vintage Agatha Christie Miss Marple tale. As usual, Miss Marple is able to pull together the various clues to solve multiple murders in her village. Good story with multiple story lines: the murders, Miss Marple's health and her irrating caregiver...more
Vintage Agatha Christie Miss Marple tale. As usual, Miss Marple is able to pull together the various clues to solve multiple murders in her village. Good story with multiple story lines: the murders, Miss Marple's health and her irrating caregiver, and the changing character of the village with the new development and people moving in there....less
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August 07
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George
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Postern of Fate (Tommy & Tuppence Chronology)
by Agatha Christie
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George said:
"A Tommy and Tuppance mystery. Moving into a new home sometime after World War II and discover clues to a pre World War I mystery. They soon find themselves trying to uncover what happened more than 60 years earlier. As Tommy uses his government co...more
A Tommy and Tuppance mystery. Moving into a new home sometime after World War II and discover clues to a pre World War I mystery. They soon find themselves trying to uncover what happened more than 60 years earlier. As Tommy uses his government contacts to find out information as well as passing information on, Tuppance is seeking information from the surrounding community. Her life is threatened following a murder of one of the people who provided her information.
The story is a bit convoluted at times, but still interesting....less
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August 04
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George
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By The Pricking Of My Thumbs (Tommy and Tuppence Mysteries)
by Agatha Christie
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George said:
"Nice mystery with several twists and turns involing the death of an aunt, mysterious going ons at a nursing home, a criminal ring, a mysterious house, and a desire to find a missing lady all work together to form a nice tale.
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August 01
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George
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Running Blind (Paperback)
by Lee Child
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George said:
"Mystery with Jack Reader as the lead character. A Lone Wolf former army type guy. Someone you don't cross. A skilled investigator in the army, he is used by the FBI to help them find a serial killer.
Started a bit slow, but once it gets moving, i...more
Mystery with Jack Reader as the lead character. A Lone Wolf former army type guy. Someone you don't cross. A skilled investigator in the army, he is used by the FBI to help them find a serial killer.
Started a bit slow, but once it gets moving, it is an interesting, attention keeping read....less
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July 30
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George
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The Princess and the Pirates (SPQR IX)
by John Maddox Roberts
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George said:
"Another great read in the Roberts' historical mysteries series set in Rome and featuring the adventures of Decius Caecilius Metellus. Set during the time of Caesar, Decius is married to Caesar's cousin, Decius receives a commission to fight the pira...more
Another great read in the Roberts' historical mysteries series set in Rome and featuring the adventures of Decius Caecilius Metellus. Set during the time of Caesar, Decius is married to Caesar's cousin, Decius receives a commission to fight the pirates in the Eastern Mediterranean and goes to Cyprus where he deals with Cleopatra, the pirates, as well as the muder of the Roman governor of the island. ...less
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July 28
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George
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Form Line of Battle (Richard Bolitho Novels/Alexander Kent, No 9)
by Alexander Kent
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recommended for: people who enjoyed the Horatio Hornblower series
read in July, 2008
George said:
"June, 1793, Richard Bolitho takes command of the HYPERION, a 74 gun ship of the line, at Gibraltar. He will be serving in the western Mediterranean off the coast of France in the early stages of the war with revolutionary France.
This is anothe...more
June, 1793, Richard Bolitho takes command of the HYPERION, a 74 gun ship of the line, at Gibraltar. He will be serving in the western Mediterranean off the coast of France in the early stages of the war with revolutionary France.
This is another action packed adventure novel in the Bolitho series which further developes his leadership and command skills and developing respect amount fellow commanders, but not necessarily those above him....less
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July 26
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George
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Passage to Mutiny (Richard Bolitho Novels/Alexander Kent No 7)
by Alexander Kent
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George said:
"Another good naval adventure/action novel in the Richard Bolitho series. Covering October, 1789 to summer, 1791, the novel continues Bolitho's adventures in the South Seas. Now commanding the frigate TEMPEST instead of the UNDINE, Bolitho is now pr...more
Another good naval adventure/action novel in the Richard Bolitho series. Covering October, 1789 to summer, 1791, the novel continues Bolitho's adventures in the South Seas. Now commanding the frigate TEMPEST instead of the UNDINE, Bolitho is now protecting British interest in the Botany Bay and South Seas area. Again, it is Bolitho's leadership, personal courage, and command skills that enables him to over come various obstacles and win the day for British interests....less
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July 22
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George
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The Innocence of Father Brown (Paperback)
by G.K. Chesterton
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George said:
"I have heard a lot about the Father Brown mysteries, but never read any until this one. I was disappointed because I was expecting a novel, but instead found a complilation of short stories in which Brown unravels several mysteries. Each story foll...more
I have heard a lot about the Father Brown mysteries, but never read any until this one. I was disappointed because I was expecting a novel, but instead found a complilation of short stories in which Brown unravels several mysteries. Each story follows the same pattern: a mystery is presented, Father Brown appears on the scene or is the one presenting the information, information is presented regarding what happened, then Father Brown unravels the mystery, and tells you how it happened. There isn't much investigating, more exposition with Brown being the only one who sees through everything and is able to piece everything together....less
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George
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The Tribune's Curse (SPQR VII)
by John Maddox Roberts
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George said:
"Another good historical mystery read in the Decius Caecilius Metellus the younger series. Set in 80 B.C. Rome, Decius again finds himself having to solve a murder in order to forestall greater problems for him, his family, and Rome. As usual, the s...more
Another good historical mystery read in the Decius Caecilius Metellus the younger series. Set in 80 B.C. Rome, Decius again finds himself having to solve a murder in order to forestall greater problems for him, his family, and Rome. As usual, the story has Decius involved with the leading figures of Rome (Caesar, Crassus, Pompey) and in the middle of the rivalries and politics of Rome as he tries to solve the murder....less
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