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Assassin's Fate
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The much-anticipated final conclusion to the Fitz and the Fool trilogy. Prince FitzChivalry...
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The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot
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The Old Ways is the stunning fourth book by acclaimed nature writer Robert Macfarlane. Shortlisted...
Mushroom Id - British Fungi Identification Guide to Toadstools and Mushrooms
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A stunning guide to fungi of the British Isles. Mushroom Id will help you quickly and easily...
The Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to British Birds
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A humorous and very personal guide written by Bill Bailey about his favourite British birds,...
The Canary Islands: A Cultural History
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The seven volcanic Canary Islands that bask in the Atlantic off shore from the north-west African...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2200 KP) rated A Legacy of Murder in Books
Oct 9, 2019
I’ve just teased the first couple of chapters, so things obviously get off to a fast start. However, the pace is uneven, especially early on in the story. I know part of that is me since Kate loves England much more than I do, and her wonder at spending time there didn’t translate to me. However, there is a good mystery here, with some decent twists and surprises. The climax is page turning and perfect logical. The characters are absolutely wonderful. We have a rather large cast, but I never had any issue keeping everyone and their relationship to the events unfolding around Kate straight. While the book is set in December, there is so much going on we don’t get lots of scenes directly related to Christmas, although I certainly enjoyed the references to the season we did see. This book isn’t quite as strong as the first one, but I’m glad I read it. This is a series that anyone who loves the British Isles needs to pick up today.
The Oxford Book of English Verse
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Here is a treasure-house of over seven centuries of English poetry, chosen and introduced by...
Merissa (12051 KP) rated Ice on Fire (Treble and the Lost Boys #1) in Books
Apr 27, 2018
Zac is leading a double life - he is the violinist in Treble, and the guitar player in Inferno. He can't tell his longtime friend in Inferno that he plays violing as they will see it as 'gay'. So he definitely can't tell them that he is, in fact, gay too. So he pretends, and hates every minute of it. His family life is a good one, but he is worried about telling them he is gay as well. So, all in all, Zac is firmly in the closet. The only bright spot, which he keeps to himself, is seeing the mysterious Mr Shadow when he plays with Treble. This unknown man is the root of all his fantasies.
Adrian is also leading a double life, but although it looks like he has it all, he is actually more trapped than Zac. Suffering with acute anxiety, he has to toe the line his strict father lays down, or he will be kicked out with no money to his name. He manages to go to the club every time Treble are playing though. There is no way he would miss out on seeing the vibrant and passionate violinist.
These two definitely have a bumpy road, and both of them annoyed me at times. It was heartbreaking to see their relationship splinter under the pressure of studies and exhaustion. With high expectations, and only manageable reality, we see them fall apart and can only hope for a HEA, or at least a HFN!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and can't wait to continue with this series. A brilliant start to the series, and I am waiting patiently for Rylie's story! Absolutely recommended.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
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The Secret Life of Twickenham: The Story of Rugby Union's Iconic Fortress, the Players, Staff and Fans
Chris Jones and Lawrence Dallaglio
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Twickenham Stadium is rightly venerated as the home of the Rugby Football Union (RFU). While it may...