Historical Mysteries Settings Challenge (2016) - Particpant Threads

[Lauren]

Gretchen wrote: "Added Shinju. Finished on 8/2. I'm at 9 categories now. I have no idea what I want to do for my 10th and final category. I have so many different series going right now.

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You are doing so great on this challenge, Gretchen!

[Nick]

Finished The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side last night for the final book needed for Master of History! Agatha Christie is a constant favourite.

Going to take a shot at Doctor of history now so i'll need to broaden out into another 5 categories. Should be fun, i've got a few of my favourite categories still available. So far my least favourite has been the colonial america one, and even that was pretty good in places.

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[Lauren]

Well done, Nick!

[Benjamin]

Finished and really enjoyed A Front Page Affair!

My review here:
https://benjaminlclark.com/blog/

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[Sandy]

Still expanding my masters: 13 books in 5 categories.

I read the latest Maise Dobbs, Journey to Munich. Maise's reaction to her personal tragedy has rather overwhelmed the last two books, but she may be moving on. I found that I don't remember much about the prior book in the series. I think this one is better.

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[Nick]

Finished A Grave Concern, probably my favourite historical mystery series. Just wish they came out more often! :)

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[happy]

Nick wrote: "Finished A Grave Concern, probably my favourite historical mystery series. Just wish they came out more often! :)

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Mrs Happy just brought this one home from the library for me - about #3 on the pile. Ms. Gregory is definitely one of my favorites :)

[Carol]

I finished The Mamur Zapt and the Donkey-vous , my 9th book for this challenge.

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[Nick]

happy wrote: "Nick wrote: "Finished A Grave Concern, probably my favourite historical mystery series. Just wish they came out more often! :)

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Mrs Happy just brought this one home ..."

It's very good! I usually read the cambridge books as soon as they come out, not sure why this one has sat on my to-read for so long unread.

[Nick]

Finished Murder in the Place of Anubis, gaining another category.

It's quite a short book, but very entertaining. Some very colourful characters, especially in the suspect pool!

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[Nick]

Travelling internationally for work without much to do except read and work, so I continue onwards.

Finished The Dragon Scroll and enjoyed it a great deal. I will definitely be reading more of those.

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[Nick]

Finished Rashomon Gate. This one kept my up till 3am to find out the whole story, a very ingenious intertwined set of mysteries.

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[Carol]

Nick wrote: "Finished Rashomon Gate. This one kept my up till 3am to find out the whole story, a very ingenious intertwined set of mysteries.

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I love this series. Akitada is a fine travel companion.

[Nick]

Carol wrote: "Nick wrote: "Finished Rashomon Gate. This one kept my up till 3am to find out the whole story, a very ingenious intertwined set of mysteries.

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I love this series. Akit..."

I always seem to read a lot when i'm travelling, absence of the usual distractions and the ease of carrying plenty of reading material with you these days.

On that note, finished Black Arrow. Easily the best in the series so far, though heartbreakingly tragic on so many levels.

I also love this series. The characters are so vivid, so colourful and (in a few cases) comical. They are very good at tugging the heartstrings as well.

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[Nick]

Finished Island of Exiles

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[Veronica]

You're really rolling through your books, Nick. Excellent! I, on the other hand, haven't managed to read much of anything for a whole week.

[Nick]

I didn't bring much else to do while I was travelling ;) I tend to binge, then go a while without reading anything, then binge again.

[Lauren]

Veronica wrote: "You're really rolling through your books, Nick. Excellent! I, on the other hand, haven't managed to read much of anything for a whole week."

I'm also going through a minor slump, Veronica. I've only read 5 books in August. Hopefully, September will be better.

[Dawn]

I finished Sins of the Blood the other day. I was somewhat disappointed since it was three short stories which ended very early in the book followed by a short explanation of the town where the books are set and then a very long preview of another of her stories in the series. Oh well, the short stories were good.

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[Veronica]

Lauren wrote: "I'm also going through a minor slump, Veronica. I've only read 5 books in August. Hopefully, September will be better."

Wow, that really is a slump for you. I hope September is better for you.

[Dawn]

I finished The Haunting of Maddy Clare earlier this week. I really enjoyed this book. I wondered if I should include this in the historical mysteries list since there is a strong paranormal element to the story, but it is definitely a historical mystery story. I loved this story and want to read more by this author.

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[Lauren]

Dawn wrote: "I finished The Haunting of Maddy Clare earlier this week. I really enjoyed this book. I wondered if I should include this in the historical mysteries list since there is a strong pa..."

Yes, it has paranormal elements but it is definitely a historical mystery.

[Veronica]

Masters Level
Completed: 14 of 15

1. Early 20th Century: The Darkness Knows by Cheryl Honigford.

2. Ewardian England: Death on the Sapphire by R. J. Koreto.

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[Carol]

I finished my tenth book for this challenge. In the "earlier 20th century" category, I read The Mamur Zapt and the Girl in the Nile by Michael Pearce.

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[Dawn]

I finished The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag yesterday. It was very good. The de Luce family is one mixed up group of people. I look forward to hearing more about them.

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[Vicki]

Dawn wrote: "I finished The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag yesterday. It was very good. The de Luce family is one mixed up group of people. I look forward to hearing more about them...."

I just love this series. Flavia is a terrific character.

[Benjamin]

Enjoyed M. Ruth Myers recent Shamus in a Skirt and thrilled to see via her mailing list early access to her very, very newest for .99c yesterday!

My review of Shamus in a Skirt is here.

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[Lauren]

Benjamin L wrote: "Enjoyed M. Ruth Myers recent Shamus in a Skirt and thrilled to see via her mailing list early access to her very, very newest for .99c yesterday!

My review of Sh..."

Benjamin please link back to your original post. It makes it much easier for me to keep track.

Also, please post the date that you finished reading the book or it will not count towards the challenge.

Thanks.

[Sandy]

Completed #14, Lady Cop Makes Trouble, early 20th century, set in 1914 New Jersey. A fun follow-up to Girl Waits with Gun and just as enjoyable. I enjoy the Kopp sisters and 1914 New York / New jersey setting. I still have only read five time periods!

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[Lauren]

Readerboard updated to September 30th

Aubree - 10/15
Benjamin - 8/10
Candace - 1/3
Carol - 10/10
Dawn - 18/18
Denise -22/22
Gail - 9/9
Gretchen - 14/14
Gretchen II - 19/20
Jadetyger -5/10
Lauren - 10/10
Lindy-Lane - 4/15
Meghan - 19/19
Nick - 16/20
Paisley - 4/15
Rosina 2/10
Sandy - 14/14
Susan - 13/15
Veronica - 10/10 , 14/15
Vicki - 25/25
Viji - 10/20+

[Veronica]

Masters Level
Completed: 15 of 15 in at least five categories

1. Roman Empire: The Ides of April by Lindsey Davis

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I've completed the Masters level! I don't think I have enough time left in the year to complete the Doctorate but I'll give it a shot anyway. Whether I complete it or not, this challenge has been a lot of fun and I've discovered some new series and time periods through it.

[Susan]

I just finished reading The Anatomist's Wife by Anna Lee Huber. This is my first book I have read in this series. Looking forward to reading more.

One more book to go, to meet my goal:)

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[Lauren]

Veronica wrote: "Masters Level
Completed: 15 of 15 in at least five categories
I've completed the Masters level! I don't think..."

That's fabulous, Veronica! You are really rocking this challenge :0)

[Lauren]

Susan wrote: "I just finished reading The Anatomist's Wife by Anna Lee Huber. This is my first book I have read in this series. Looking forward to reading more.

One more book to go, to meet my g..."

I love that series, Susan. So glad you enjoyed the first book.

[Veronica]

Doctorate Level
Completed: 1/15

1. Tudor/Stuart period: The Seeker by S.G. Maclean

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[Meghan]

I keep forgetting to update!

Finished The Shattered Tree and The Hangman's Daughter.

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[Veronica]

Doctorate Level
Completed: 2/15

Victorian England: Murder as a Fine Art by David Morrell

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[Dawn]

I finished A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley today. I like the writer but I struggle with the de Luce family. They seem so broken and they go out of their way to hurt each other. I definitely need some time away from these characters.

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[Dawn]

It looks like I have managed to complete my Masters of History. I had only signed up for a Bachelors, but I realized I finished the Masters.

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[Veronica]

Congrats, Dawn! That's a nice surprise. :-)

[Lauren]

Well done, Dawn!

[Carol]

I finished The Holy Thief by William Ryan. I'm now working on my Masters of History.


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[Veronica]

How did you like that one, Carol? I've not read many books set in Russia, in any time period.

[Veronica]

Doctorate level
Completed: 4/15

Ancient Rome/Roman Empire: Enemies at Home

Medieval England: The Unquiet Bones

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[Carol]

Veronica wrote: "How did you like that one, Carol? I've not read many books set in Russia, in any time period."

I loved it, and Ryan should be better known than he is. If you like police procedurals in non-US settings, it's especially enjoyable. I preferred the third book in the series, The Twelfth Department but it's a close race.

You might be interested in Despite The Falling Snow which has a dual timeline: contemporary and 1930s Russia. It would be a stretch to call it a mystery, but it's a quiet, unusual, enjoyable book.

[Dawn]

I finished The Bookseller's Tale by Ann Swinfen today. This is a new author to me and I loved how she told this tale. The writing was wonderful and I can't wait to read the next book in the series!

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[Veronica]

Thanks for the feedback, Carol. I'll definitely have to check them out, especially the procedural.

[Veronica]

Doctorate Level
Completed: 5/15

Early 20th century: The Serpent's Daughter

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[Lauren]

You are totally annihilating this challenge, Veronica!!!

[Veronica]

I'm trying, Lauren. Right now I'm trying to find books for all ten of the needed categories. I'm having fun with it though and have definitely found some new series to enjoy that are set in time periods I hadn't considered reading previously.