Not so long since my last post, catching up!
Another deeply researched book as usual from Barbara Tuchman and, like A Distant Mirror, a book you cannot put down when you start reading it.
Although originally published in 1962 about a subject that happened in 1914! I had not read this book before now. I have no idea why not. Did I discover new facts about the early days of the World War One? Yes I did.
It’s amazing what you think you know from past teachings until you read something like this and up crops a host of new facts you never knew about. This is another must read book, filled with some interesting photos and full of notes, sources and a great index.
After the book above, a lighter read.
I had not heard of this author before, but William Boyd has written a well-thought-out story in this one. Apparently his first of what looks like many, from the list on his Wikipedia page,
Kept me entertained right through to the end. Another good read.
With a few more that I have received from friends, it looks like I will get to know Mr. Boyd a bit more over the coming months.
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Another new author for me! Recommend by my sister and what a great read it is. Has really researched his story and brings together an interesting police duo of Inspector Wyndham and Sergeant Banerjee.
Set in 1919 Calcutta and having visited the place once on business in the early 80s, it was interesting to read the differences described and yet similarities that remained in my mind from my visit.
A great tale, well told and kept the pages turning. It looks like Abir Mukherjee is well on his way to being a successful author, He has me hooked, as I have already bought the next instalment – A Necessary Evil in the series.
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