Libby's Monopoly Challenge

[Libby]

#30. Finished
Place: Fleet St./ Indiana Ave.
Task: Read a book where protagonist or narrator is a member of the clergy, writer or journalist.
Book: Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor (Jane Austen Mysteries #1) Stephanie Barron
Thoroughly enjoyed learning about the law and how it has changed since 1802. I really liked the footnotes in the book.

#31 Roll: 3
Place: Leicister Sq./ Atlantic Ave.
Task: read a book set in a country located on the Atlantic Ocean.
Book: Treason at Lisson Grove.(Charlotte and Thomas Pitt #30) Anne Perry
I have read several of the Pitt novels. I always enjoy them but this one was not one of my favorites. I felt the the plot was slow and even guessed who the culprits were before halfway through. My husband shares my enjoyment of the Pitt novels and he also found this one lacking. Anyone else read it?

[Libby]

#31 Finished
Place: Leicester Sq. / Atlantic Ave.
Task: Read a book set in a country located on the Atlantic Ocean
Book: Treason at Lisson Grove By Anne Perry
See previous listing for my recommendation.

#32 Roll: 2 Waterworks (already done)
Roll: 5 Community Chest #3 (already done)
Roll: 6
Place: Mayfair/Boardwalk
Task: Read a book set at a seaside town
Book: This Side of Murder (Verity Kent Mystery) Anna Lee Huber)

[Libby]

#30 Finished
Task: Read a book where protagonist or narrator is a member of the clergy, writer or journalist.
Book: Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor (Jane Austen Mysteries) by Stephanie Barron
Enjoyed this book! I will definitely read more in the series. Found the use of a real character as the main narrator very interesting. I also thought the description of the position of women at this time very appropriate. I try to relate to my 7 granddaughters how women have been restrained in years past. (The one description that always makes them shake their heads is that I had to wear a skirt (no slacks or jeans) to class in college even when the snow was over my knees).

#31 Roll: 3
Place: Leicester Ave./ Atlantic Ave.
Task: Read a book set in a country located on Atlantic Ocean.
Book:Treason at Lisson Grove(A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Series #30j by Anne Perry

#31 Finished
Task: Read a book located on Atlantic Ocean
Book: Treason at Lisson Grove by Anne Perry
I have always enjoyed Charlotte and Thomas Pitt books. My husband and I do not have the same tastes in books but this series has a mixture of both of our tastes so when we go on long trips we can listen to these books. This particular storyline was not my favorite but it did hold true to the Charlotte and Thomas series. Thomas was involved in a serious investigation at the home office at Lisson Grove. He even had to chase a suspect to France without notifying anyone. Charlotte is involved in domestic problems. Although these 2storylines seem miles apart they converge to form a story where both Thomas and Charlotte become involved in trying to save Thomas’ boss’ job thus saving Thomas’ job.

#32 Roll: 2 already done/Roll: 5 already done/ Roll:6
Place: Mayfair/ Boardwalk
Task: Read a book set in a seaside town.
Book: This Side of Murder by Anna Lee Huber

[Libby]

S #32 Finished
Place: Mayfair/Boardwalk
Book: This Side.of Murder by Anna Lee Huber
Enjoyed the book. I think that The Verity Kent Series would be interesting. I lik e the period after WWI. There is a shocker in this book that I did not predict which made the book fresh and interesting. Verity is a strong willed woman that has lost her husband in the war. Verity was also a spy in the war. So has learned to be self sufficent . Times are changing for women and Verity is ready to take advantage of any opportunities that come her way.
Very interesting location - Umbersea Island at the mouth of the Thames. Sounds like a perfect setting !

#33 Roll:6
Place: King’s Cross/ Reading RR
Task: Rail travel has existed since the 6th century. However, railways, as a form of mass. Transportation began in the 1800’s in England. Read a book set in the 19th century (1800-1899).
Book: A Useful Woman(A Rosalind Thorne Mystery #1) byDarcie Wilde
Inspired by the novels of Jane Austenthis Mystery is set in19th century London. This book introduces the charming and resourceful Rosalind Thorne who has known the loss of her family’s name, fortune and honor. Her father and sister ran away from London after her father lost the family’ fortune.Rosalind and her mother were left in London to face the society’s spurning.

#33 Finished
Place: king’s Cross/ Reading Rr
Book: A Useful Woman by Darcie Wilde
This first book in the Rosalind Thorne Series is entertaining. I enjoyed the story of hor Rosalind faced adversity and learned how to take care of herself. She invented a profession of being an assistant to any woman that needed someone to help her steer through society’s mazes. The story of Almack’s and how it controlled the lives of the wealthy was interesting. Although Rosalind was ostracized by society because of her father’s betrayal she found a way to survive. The murder mystery was shocking in detail.

[Libby]

#34 Roll: 3
Place: Euston Road/Vermont Ave.
Task: Read a book from Cozy Historical Shelf.
Book: Evans Above: a Mystery (Constable Evans Mysteries, Book 1)
By Rhys Bowen
Evan Evans is a young police constable who has traded the violence of city life for idyllic Llanfair, a Welsh village. Before Evan has time to sort out the relationships of the village he is called to the scene of a crime as brutal and fearsome as any he encountered in the big city.

[Libby]

I just tried to type in my last 5 books for challenge but could not send it!

[Libby]

Have not been able to use computer (could not type) so am catching up on books I have read.

#34 Finished

#35 Roll: 6
Place: Northumberland/VA Avenue
Task: Read a book that occurs during the time of Elizabeth I.
Book: A column of Fire by Ken Follet (Kingsbridge)

#35 Finished

#36 Roll: 1
Place: Marylebone Station/PA RR
Task: Read a book set in a place you would like to visit. Of course, my choice is England!
Book: Heretic’s Creed(Ursula Blanchard) by Fiona Birckley

#36 Finished

[Libby]

#37 Roll: 2 Completed; Roll: 1 Completed; Roll 6
Place: Trafalgar Square/ Illinois Ave.
Task: Read a book withastatute,monument, or building on cover.
Book: Death in St. Petersburg(Lady Emily) by Tasha Alexander
Picture of Palace of Czars on cover.

#37 Finished
I love Lady Emily! Hope to have more to read as I have read all of series.


#38 Roll: 1 Completed; Roll: Go Back; Roll: Go Back 4
Place: Leicester Square/ Atlantic Avenue
Task: Read a book with a yellow cover.
Book: Year of the Hyenas by Brad Geagley
Set in 53 BCE in Egypt during the height of that kingdom’s glory and power.

#38 Finished
I love to read about ancient Egypt. This story was very appealing.

[Libby]

#39 Roll: 1
Place: Coventry St./ Ventnor Ave.
Task: Read a book set in Medieval Times.
Book: Season of the Raven ( a Servant of the Crown Mystery) by Denise Donning

#39 Finished
So glad to be doing this challenge as I have broadened my knowledge of great series I previously never heard of! Sir Falcon de Ramisis is a knight that is coerced into being a “crowned”. Learned a lot about origins of English law.

[Libby]

Oops,that should be “crowned” in last text!

[Libby]

#40 Roll: 1; reroll: 1
Place: Piccadilly/ Marvin Gardens
Task: Read a book from Historical Mystery.
Book: Angels in the Gloom by A. Perry
I have read this book before. I want to do the series again.

#40 Finished

#41Roll: 2
Place: Regency Street/ Pacific Ave.
Task: Read a book from Regency Era.
Book: Cut to the Quick by Kate Ross
Ross is one of my favorite authors.

#41 Finished
Love the character of Kestral. Loved the concept of the victim showing up in someone’s bed! Different!

[Libby]

#42 Roll:1
Place: Oxford St./ NC Ave.
Task: Read a book with a green cover.
Book: Death Comes toPemberly by P.D. James
Enjoy books that continue famous, beloved characters.

#42 Finished
Love Mr. Darby being Mr. Darby! It was also great to envision the characters in future years. Thought for a moment that Wickham was done for!

[Libby]

#43 Roll: 5
Place: Park Lane / Park Place
Task: Read a book where the victim or the protagonist is wealthy or titled.
Book: Gilded Deceit (Malcolm and Suzanne Rannoch) by Tracy Grant
Found this series by going through historical mystery list. So far I like the idea and characters. I am reading the 13th book which I never do! I always start with the first book.

[Lauren]

Libby wrote: "I just tried to type in my last 5 books for challenge but could not send it!"

Was GR giving you trouble, Libby?

[Libby]

I Completed my final book for the 2017 Monopoly Challenge! Did I miss the final comments on how everyone did.? Would love to know! I read 43 books and still had 4 squares left! I kept landing on the same squares! Loved playing and participating! Libby

[Lauren]

Well done with the challenge, Libby!
I haven't tabulated the results yet. I'll do it this weekend when I get a chance :)