Rick Stein's India
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Whenever I hear the word curry, I'm filled with a longing for spicy hot food with the fragrance of...
Changing India: A Muslim Woman Speaks
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Iqbalunnisa Hussain was born in Bangalore in 1897. She was married at the age of 15 to Syed Ahmed...
We Begin at the End
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With the staggering intensity of James Lee Burke and the absorbing narrative of Jane Harper's The...
China Room
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Longlisted for the 2021 Booker Prize, the breathtaking story of a woman and a man in pursuit of...
Historical fiction Literary fiction India
Energy Reborn (Energy Series #4)
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The final book in the Energy Series! After the trauma from their final battle with Exemplar, Tarek...
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Merissa (13427 KP) rated When the Skies Rained Freedom in Books
Jan 10, 2024
Lotte is one of millions of Berliners trying to live in a city that has quite literally been torn apart. The conditions they live in are horrible, but they do it. They make the best of what little they have, even when things take a turn for the worse.
It wasn't hard to imagine any of it due to the high calibre of the writing. It didn't have to be described in minute detail for the message to get across - I'm thinking of what happened to Lotte's mother here. I was hoping for a happy ending for Lotte, but I am also aware that so many didn't get one.
I love this author's work. It is hard reading at times but worth every moment. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.
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Merissa
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Jan 7, 2024
Merissa (13427 KP) rated Light & Kingdom (Royal & Piper #2) in Books
Jan 29, 2024
Quirin and Cal are on the run from Evalena and intent on reaching Quirin's old homeland where he is sure she will get help. The only problem is that to do this, they need to travel over the top of a mountain, which people stay away from for fear of death.
What a book! Quirin and Cal become closer in this book as they deal with things outside of the extraordinary. They are alone and have to rely upon each other for survival, as well as seeing wondrous sights.
I loved this story and the finale was fantastic! I honestly can't wait to continue with this story. It is rich in detail and intrigue, bringing the story to life as you turn the pages. Absolutely brilliant and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.
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Merissa
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Jan 26, 2024
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2440 KP) rated Resort to Murder in Books
Jul 31, 2025
I’ve been hearing lots of good things about this series, and I can see why. The setting is wonderful. It’s one of those places I’d love to visit between murders. The cast of characters are fantastic as well. You can tell just how much they all care for each other. The plot was strong, too, and kept me guessing until we reached the logical climax. Unfortunately, the dialogue was often summarized for us, which pulled me out of the book. I’m still looking forward to visiting this new group of friends again soon.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2440 KP) rated Framed for Murder in Books
Feb 5, 2025
I picked up this book thinking it was the first in a series. There is a novella that introduces some of the characters, and this book has major spoilers for that story. I also found the language in this book to be much worse than I wanted to read. The mystery was good, although I found some things bumped me, like police jurisdiction. It just didn’t seem logical, although maybe there is something I was missing. On the other hand, I really did like the characters and the relationships they were forming. Overall, this was a mixed bag for me.
Lindsay (1779 KP) rated Thief of Glory in Books
Feb 15, 2018
Jeremiah see what goes on and want to help Dutch out at the camp. He has his adventures. Though things start to happen with his mother. He find out the truth of what his other was doing to each of his siblings. Jeremiah does something and his little brother. Things happen and Jeremiah and Laura start a friendship of hardships and many other things. To know what all went on in Jeremiah life you will need to pick this book up to read.