Tag Archives: 1920’s

LISTEN TO THE SILENCE By Marcia Mueller

Posted on April 28, 2021 by bettylouise31

BE KIND I read this book to relax me. Sharon Mccone ‘s father has died and she is responsible to settle his affairs. He left papers of her adoption. This news to her. Sharon begins to search her background. Hy … Continue reading →

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THE SUMMER BEFORE THE WAR By Helen Simpson

Posted on April 7, 2021 by bettylouise31

BE KIND A powerful compelling story about war, written in 1914 set in East Sussex, England. War has been declared as Germany has invaded Belgium sending refugees to England. The leaders of the small town of Rye prepare to accept … Continue reading →

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THE MAN WHO FELL FROM THE SKY By Margaret Coel

Posted on April 1, 2021 by bettylouise31

A documentary on Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is being filmed on the Wind River Reservation when Robert Walking Bear’s body is found by a lake. Father John and Vicky meet at his wife’s house to aide her. Also … Continue reading →

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THE LAST CAMEL DIED AT NOON By Elizabeth Peters

Posted on December 28, 2020 by bettylouise31

I consider this author one of best I have read most of the books several times. Also those written under the named Barbara Micheal which have a paranormal the Gothic romance. I have read this book several times and it … Continue reading →

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MURDER AT ROUGH POINT By Alyssa Maxwell

Posted on August 30, 2016 by bettylouise31

A historical mystery set in Newport in the late 1900’s. I did not realize it was the fourth book in this series. I definitely will read the earlier books. I was able to read and enjoyed it as there was … Continue reading →

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MISS SEETON CRACKS THE CASE By Hampton Crane

Posted on August 25, 2016 by bettylouise31

I am enjoying Miss Seeton again. In this book, Miss Seeton has a couple of cases. one the Turpin Gang who is stopping buses and robbing the passengers of their valuables. The Nuts are victims on a couple of the … Continue reading →

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BRUISED SPIRITS By Alice Duncan

Posted on August 16, 2016 by bettylouise31

I have read all of the Daisy Gumm series. It is a story of spiritual beliefs, violence, aid, murder, greed in the 1920’s. Daisy has difficulties again, this time, it is not of her making. Flossie brings a battered woman … Continue reading →

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MISS SEETON BY APPOINTMENT By Hampton Charles

Posted on August 10, 2016 by bettylouise31

Gossip is running rampant in Plummeregon as the postman has letters bearing the Royal Seal for someone. Lady and Lord Colveden have been invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace. The Foreign Service is concerned that the Queen’s courier … Continue reading →

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MISS SEETON AT THE HELM By Charles Hampton

Posted on July 28, 2016 by bettylouise31

She has been told the trip a Merit Award. As ship arrives at the islands there is treachery, attempted murder, art forgery, gay men and romance among the passengers. I enjoy reading this book again and plan on reading the … Continue reading →

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ODDS ON MISS SEETON By Heron Carvic

Posted on June 30, 2016 by bettylouise31

The fraud squad is unable to get a picture of the owner of a nightclub. They dress Miss Seeton as a wealthy patron and send her into the nightclub to draw a picture of the owner. Miss Seeton wins at … Continue reading →

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