Week beginning 7 October 2026

Kelly Oliver The Case of the Christie Honeymoon Murder (The Detection Club Book 5) Boldwood Books, September 2026. Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with this uncorrected proof for review. Kelly Oliver has an excellent vehicle for her lovely writing style. While familiar figures such as Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers move in andContinue reading “Week beginning 7 October 2026”

Week beginning May 13, 2026

Jane Davis The Bookseller’s Wife The Chiswell Street Chronicles Volume 1, Rossdale Print Productions, March 2024.* Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with this uncorrected proof for review. Dorcas Turton is an engaging character whose story takes place in the 1770s. She is the daughter of Samuel Turton, whom her mother married so as toContinue reading “Week beginning May 13, 2026”

Week beginning 15 October 2025

Samantha Vérant The Writers’ Retreat Storm Publishing, July 2025. Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with this uncorrected proof for review. A thriller set around a writers’ retreat and writers? What could be a more enticing location and concept? Sadly, the premise promised by the title is not fulfilled. To be fair, it is establishedContinue reading “Week beginning 15 October 2025”