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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2204 KP) rated A Watery Grave (Wiki Coffin Mysteries #1) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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A Watery Grave (Wiki Coffin Mysteries #1)
Joan Druett | 2005
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The first in a historical mystery series set during the US Exploration Expedition of the early 1800's. Wiki Coffin, half New Zealander half American, is hired to be a linguist. But the night before they sail, Wiki finds a boat with a dead body inside. The woman was murdered, and there is reason to believe that the killer is with the expedition, especially when another body turns up. The historic details slowed the book down at times, but on the whole I really enjoyed the story, the characters, and the trip back in time.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-watery-grave-by-joan-druett.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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David McK (3425 KP) rated The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) in Movies

Oct 16, 2020  
The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)
The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)
1998 | Action, Drama
6
7.0 (5 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
Late 90's drama, apparently based on the final of Alexandre Dumas's D'Artagnan Romances "Ten Years Later", and purporting to answer the mystery behind who was the real Man in the Iron Mask.

Yes, there was such a figure.

No, there's no historical evidence that he wore the mask 24/7, or that he was locked up in squalor.

This has an impressive cast list, including the likes of John Malkovich (Athos), Gérard Depardieu (Porthos), Jeremy Irons (Aramis), Gabriel Byrne (D'Artagnan) and a still-very-young Leonardo Di Caprio (Philippe/Louis) - who was then very much still in his 'pretty boy' phase - but the film just never really seems to 'take off' at all.
  
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TravelersWife4Life (31 KP) rated Heart Restoration (RenoVations #1) in Books

Feb 23, 2021  
Heart Restoration (RenoVations #1)
Heart Restoration (RenoVations #1)
Regina Rudd Merrick | 2020
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Y'all this story was epic!

It combined historical fiction, a mystery, suspense + a dash of oh so sweet romance!! I think this is one of my favorite books to read this year :) I think I read the whole book in one sitting.
I loved Lisa. Her character is well developed, she is strong and shows grace, and courage when faced with interesting circumstances. Plus, I loved the vivid descriptions that Regina Rudd Merrick used to describe Lisa and Nick and their plans for the renovation; It was like I was in the house and could envision it right along with them!

The setting in the old house, combined with the mystery left me so excited to (hopefully) read Del's story next! I highly recommend this story for the great characters, interesting twists I did not see coming and for making the smiles along the way. 5 out of 5 stars.

*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.