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A Simple Favor

Darcey Bell

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It starts with a simple favor—an ordinary kindness mothers do for one another. When glamorous...

Unmentionable: The Victorian Lady's Guide to Sex, Marriage, and Manners

Therese Oneill

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Finally, a scandalously Honest Illustrated Guide To The Secrets of Life as a Victorian Lady, giving...

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Hook Shot (Hoops #3)

Kennedy Ryan

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A deeply emotional standalone romance set in the worlds of professional basketball and high fashion....

Wahala

Nikki May

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Ronke, Simi, Boo are three mixed-race friends living in London.  They have the gift of two...

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Merissa (12861 KP) rated Crimson Petticoats in Books

Apr 22, 2022 (Updated Jun 24, 2023)

CRIMSON PETTICOATS tells the true crime story of Western Europe's first known serial killer, Martin Dumollard. A disturbed child constantly in trouble, he grew up happiest when outside, in the forests and fields. When working as a groundskeeper at an estate, he met Marie, his future wife. She played the long game with Martin, their courtship lasting over ten years. After they were married and left that employ though, both of their worlds changed.

This is a well-written account that allows some imagination to take place, whilst firmly keeping the facts from that time -- found in newspapers and other places of research -- in mind. The sheer number of victims is almost incomprehensible by itself.

This is the first book by this author I have read and it won't be the last. I love the mixture of facts, told in a story-like fashion, that makes it a much better read than just dry facts of no consequence.

Absolutely recommended by me to all fans of #TrueCrime.

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Merissa
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Apr 14, 2022

Kudos

Bethany Chiller

Steven Deighan

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The life of a young woman turns upside down when demonic forces control her, and a trail of...

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2340 KP) rated A Fashionably French Murder in Books

May 1, 2025 (Updated May 1, 2025)

Tabitha Must Find a Well Dressed Killer

Tabitha Knight, who grew up learning both French and English, is making some money tutoring various people in French. She’s now landed a job as a translator for a diplomat’s wife who is looking to buy an haute couture dress for her daughter’s upcoming wedding. Their first stop is Maison Lannet, where they are treated to a fabulous fashion show. But when Tabitha realizes she left her gloves behind, she finds the designer dead. Can she figure out what happened?

It was nice to be back in 1950 Paris, once again seeing what life was like for people trying to rebuild their lives after the war. Yes, Julia Child has a strong presence in this book again, so there is lots of talk about French cuisine. So expect your mouth to water. The pacing of the mystery was a bit uneven, thanks in part to a couple of subplots, but I appreciated some of the twists we got along the way. The characters are fun as always, and I am curious to see where one storyline will go in the next book. All told, anyone interested in Julia Child or life in Paris in 1950 will be glad they picked up this book.