A yellow diamond is stolen from the shrine of an Indian god. It ends up in England, dogged by death and misfortune. Mystery follows in this Wilkie Collins novel.
Book Club
This one hits you right in the nostalgia
Ah, nostalgia. That bitter sweet emotion of love and loss. I found this by accident. I wandered to the nearby bookshop, and there was I Can Jump Puddles
Dive into the wild world of Arthurian Romance
For Christmas, I received a surprising selection, titled Arthurian Romances. Let’s talk about why this romance is anything but PG…
The final chapter for Kristin Lavransdatter
I’ve had a book hangover after finishing The Cross. Talk about a book that pulls the heartstrings! Let’s review this final chapter for Kristin Lavransdatter.
You need to read this controversial book
Feminism Against Progress is a controversial book. It’s a confronting but thorough look at how things have changed for women through technology and feminism.
Continuing Kristin Lavransdatter’s drama in ‘The Wife’
The drama ramps up in ‘The Wife’. When he husband is embroiled in political drama, Kristin has a choice. Will she stand by him, or leave him to accept his fate?
Murder and mystery sparkles in Sparkling Cyanide
Rosemary Barton is beautiful, wealthy and suddenly dead. Her death from cyanide-laced champagne sets off a chain of murders, money and tangled romances.
Why you need to read a Jeeves and Wooster
I can’t pass up a P. G. Wodehouse, and I’ve certainly enjoyed ‘Right ho, Jeeves’ . The outlandish British humour just hits the spot for me.
You won’t forget: Elephants can Remember
Last weekend I spent a lot of time in the airport and Elephants can Remember was a welcome companion. I thoroughly enjoyed this one!
Agnes Grey is the Bronte you haven’t read yet
After her family falls on hard times, Agnes Grey seeks both employment and adventure as a governess at two different families.