The Whistler
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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Seashells , Spells and Caramels in Books
Mar 21, 2021
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Seashells,Spells& Caramels ( Spells & Caramels book 1)
By Erin Johnson
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A magical French island. A dead contestant. An aspiring baker must clear her name before she gets burned.
Imogen Banks has dreamed her entire life of opening her own bakery in Seattle. But when she accidentally sets fire to her apartment and loses all her possessions, her dreams get toasted. Still coping with her loss, she receives a cryptic invitation she can't possibly refuse: entry into a mysterious baking competition on a beautiful French island.
When Imogen realizes the island village is magical and the bake-off’s participants are witches and wizards, she’s not sure her fledgling powers will be enough to win the coveted contest. In the midst of trying to cast her very first spell, a competitor drops dead and Imogen finds the psychic judges' mystical fingers all pointing at her. Can Imogen unlock her own magic and stop the killer from coming back for seconds or will she jump straight from the frying pan and into the fire?
This was a bit predictable but an easy pleasant read! She has a very entertaining relationship with a living flame and budding sweet friendship with a baking witch. This is British bake off with princes, villains and lots of magic!
Andy K (10827 KP) rated The Conspirator (2011) in Movies
Sep 1, 2019
After the assassination of our 16th and very popular president, Abraham Lincoln, the conspirators are shot and/or caught to face an outraged and shocked nation right at the end of the Civil War. Among the accused is Mary Surratt who is on trial for her involvement in aiding, lodging and collaborating with those accused. The entire nation wants justice however they can get it, so her circumstance seems dire without a lot of reprieve.
Enter her reluctant defense attorney who doesn't really want the job of defending a woman everyone wants to see brought to justice. Her trial seems one-sided at best with witnesses changing their stories and the judges not allowing much argument against the accused.
Mary herself seems she has given up hope with little regard for her own life.
Redford manages to build the tension slowly as the evidence becomes increasingly bleak for the defendant and everyone's eyes on the trial's outcome. Stellar performance by the always interesting James McAvoy. He wrestles with his own emotions and the growing prejudice the trial has brought upon him and his family to persevere and provide ample defense for his client.
Seashells , Spells and Caramels
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2682 KP) rated The Case of the Case of Kilcladdich in Books
Oct 8, 2026
This series is equal parts locked room mystery and laugh-out-loud comedy. Sometimes, the book can get too witty for its own good, but the balance is perfect here. I was confused by the case until Anty figured it out, but it made sense when he did. I thought I was going to struggle to keep the similar names straight, but I found I was able to follow all the key players just fine. And the wit and banter were clever and fun without being overdone. Plus, the absurd just added to the fun. These books work well as standalones. Don’t hesitate to pick up any book when you are in the mood for a funny mystery.
The Illustrated Guide to Judaism: A Comprehensive History of Jewish Religion and Philosophy, Its Traditions and Practices, Magnificently Illustrated with Over 500 Photographs and Paintings
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This is a comprehensive history of Jewish religion and philosophy, its traditions and practices,...