A historical novel with an unusual setting, Tokyo in 1930s, in the darker times of the depression and with strong nationalistic forces at work.
The Surprising Histories Behind Tolkien’s Stories of the War of the Ring. A readalong with my Tolkien reading group on the roads of Middle-earth.
A cosy mystery set in the 1920s, with an interesting pair of amateur sleuths. A jazz singer dies in the paddle of the steamboat. Suspects abound.
The Doom List is a solid mystery novel set in 1920s Hollywood. Movie stars, personal secrets, paparazzi, and a very relatable, clever gumshoes
The first novel in Madame Koska Mystery Series is a whimsical story set in the environment of the Russian émigré. Great historical setting.
A story of grif and loss, surreal like a dream, raw and solid like real life.
Egypt, 1926. Fiercely independent American Jane Wunderly has all intentions to enjoy a relaxing holiday in a beautiful place. Her plans get all messed up by charming Mr Redverse and a murder.
My tweets for the Twitter #HerosAndVillains of February 2020. Meet my main character Ingeborg and my villain Lotte
“But I don’t need this kind of things. I’ve come to terms with the war long ago.” Which was a stupid thing to say to Dagmar, who of course knew a lot better #Faritalereteling
“Tell me something, aunty,” Ingeborg almost pleaded. “Grete’s plan makes sense. I know we should play along. Then tell me why I don’t want to.”
Rosie wants to learn what happened to a friend of her grandma’s who disappeared after the Bloody Sunday of 1920. Unexplicably, she finds herself back then
A Snow White retelling set in 1920s Germany Episode 17 Late Lunch Ingeborg entered the library and found Dagmar and Grete already waiting. “Sorry for the delay,” she said, closing the door behind her. She had to change for dinner in record time after her trip across the meadow. Grete brushed the matter away with…