Category: Ebooks

The Penhallow Train Incident by M S Spencer: clever and lively

This is a thoroughly enjoyable cosy mystery set in Maine, although we get to find out a few other countries such as Egypt and the Sudan, and it all starts with a tourist ride on the Penhallow and Mooseland Lake Railway. What a wonderful name! Rachel Tinker is a volunteer on the railway – she… Continue reading The Penhallow Train Incident by M S Spencer: clever and lively

Without A Hitch by Bettina Hunt: what can possibly do wrong on your wedding day?

        This is a light and easy-to-read novel with plenty of humour as we join three very different couples in the run-up to their weddings. This is such an exciting time for the future brides and grooms, but also something of a minefield. So many things can go wrong… Charlie and Sienna… Continue reading Without A Hitch by Bettina Hunt: what can possibly do wrong on your wedding day?

Chef Maurice and a Spot of Truffle by J A Lang: a fun foodie cozy

Chef Maurice and a Spot of Truffle by J.A. Lang is a very entertaining cozy mystery featuring Chef Maurice, whose large and very French moustache deserves its own postcode, and his friend and restaurant critic, Arthur Wordington-Smythe. It makes for a very appetising start to a series. The scene is a small Cotswolds town of… Continue reading Chef Maurice and a Spot of Truffle by J A Lang: a fun foodie cozy

Playing at Murder by Gillian Larkin: great start to a series

This is short , lively cozy mystery, despite the fact that our two protagonists are retirees. Connie and Sable, who are sisters-in-law, join forces as private investigators to keep themselves busy. Sable is dragged rather unwillingly into it to start with, but she soon begins to enjoy herself and provides the tough edge and technological… Continue reading Playing at Murder by Gillian Larkin: great start to a series

Poison in Paddington by Samantha Silver: polished and full of personality

This is a very polished cozy with lots of personality. Our heroine Cassie, months away from becoming a fully qualified surgeon, is knocked down in a car park and the injuries she receives put paid to her career. She sinks into depression, so decides moving to London might be just the tonic she needs. In… Continue reading Poison in Paddington by Samantha Silver: polished and full of personality

One Sip At A Time by Keith Van Sickle: sparkling expat experiences

Oh, but I love this book about expat life in Provence! It’s beautifully written, thoroughly entertaining and sums up the expat experience superbly. The writing sparkles with enjoyment and humour, although the author’s not above giving gentle digs where they’re due. After all, the French do have their little, incomprehensible ways when it comes to,… Continue reading One Sip At A Time by Keith Van Sickle: sparkling expat experiences

The Winemaker Detectives are back: Requiem in Yquem

Ironically, having to rush down to Bordeaux due to a family crisis has made me late taking part in the France Book Tours virtual tour for the latest in the Winemaker Detective series, in which Bordeaux has previously featured. Events were entirely beyond my control but here I am now, a little late and still… Continue reading The Winemaker Detectives are back: Requiem in Yquem