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We Love Our Lazy Cat - Fat Bob.

Our cat Bob is one of the laziest cats that I have ever known. He is a great cat and does not cause any trouble. He is just Bob! Bob the laziest cat in the world. All he does is sit about on the roof...



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A Duel of Dissatisfying Satisfaction.

Prelude to a Duel of Dissatisfying Satisfaction. 

Imagine the scene, if you will. It is dawn on the 27th of May. Early summer of 1798. I can’t be sure, but it might be a Sunday. Perhaps a...



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Julius Caesar Raids Ancient Britain.

Julius Caesar Raids Ancient Britain.A Roman Commander's Strange Diversion.Why did Julius Caesar drop everything in Gaul for an adventure in Ancient Britain?Julius CaesarAncient Britain’s Upstart...



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Another Dog Walk in the Fenland.

My wife, Carole, and I drove to Coates in the Fenland. There is a small road by the side of John Deer agriculture tractor plant. It goes down to a river. Here there is another dyke and a bridle path...



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Agaton Sax and the Criminal Doubles by Nils-Olof Franzén (My Goodreads Review)

Agaton Sax and the Criminal Doubles by Nils-Olof Franzén
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a story I read a long time ago. I have just downloaded a Wallander story on Kindle. Suddenly my memory was...



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The Ionian Mission by Patrick O'Brian (My Goodreads Review)

The Ionian Mission (Aubrey/Maturin Series, Book 8) by Patrick O'Brian
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Splendid Historical Read.
This was book eight in the Aubrey/Maturin saga. It was most enjoyable...



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Another Great Douglas Reeman Story - In Danger's Hour. (My Goodreads Review)

In Danger's Hour by Douglas Reeman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another very good WWII seafaring story from Douglas Reeman. This story takes place on board a minesweeper called HMS Rob Roy. It starts off...



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The Fenland Field of Roses.

Yesterday, Monday the 3rd of September was a very hot day. I went into the rural Fenland collecting fly-tipping and emptying the smaller village bins. From one end of the Fenland to the other. Close...



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The Greatest Enemy by Douglas Reeman (My Goodreads Review)

The Greatest Enemy by Douglas Reeman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a fabulous and very gritty Royal Navy story. Most of Douglas Reeman’s stories are usually set in World War I or II. Especially...



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Why We Enjoy Reading Historical Fiction

Why We Enjoy Reading Historical Fiction

When you look at many of the biggest New York Times bestsellers over the years, you’ll find one thing in common. They’re all historical fiction. Take a look...



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