First Reads
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Reviewed: “The Hotel on Place Vendome: Life, Death, and Betrayal at the Hotel Ritz in Paris” by Tilar J. Mazzeo
There were things I loved about The Hotel on Place Vendome: Life, Death, and Betrayal at the Hotel Ritz in Paris and there were things I didn’t love so much at all. Let’s start with what I loved. The honed in view of one of the most famous hotels in the world during such an important time… Continue reading
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The Great Book Dilemma
I’m having a problem. This is probably not news, but about this specific topic it is. Or, at the very least, it’s something I’d like to complain and whine publicly about. You will pardon me, won’t you? Here’s the problem. I won a copy of A True Novel by Minae Mizumura in a Goodreads First Reads giveaway.… Continue reading
About Me
An English diarist and naval administrator. I served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament. I had no maritime experience, but I rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and my talent for administration.
Adventures With Words 