mysteries
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Reviewed: “A Death in Harlem” by Karla F.C. Holloway
A DEATH IN HARLEM is a story of the Roaring Twenties. I haven’t read THE GREAT GATSBY since high school, but this book seems to be an excellent view of another slice of life in the same time period. Set in Harlem, as the title implies, it is also the story of how the people… Continue reading
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Reviewed: “The Long Call” by Ann Cleeves
Thrillers and mysteries seem to be my genre of late. They are what make me happy, they are what suck me in, they are what I give the highest ratings to. And The Long Call, the first in a new series by Shetland author Ann Cleeves, is no exception. This novel probably falls under the… Continue reading
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Reviewed: “Turning Secrets” by Brenda Chapman
Is it every a good idea to jump into a series at book six? Probably not. Turning Secrets by Brenda Chapman may be the exception to this rule. I requested the chance to read the book based on the summary on NetGalley but I don’t think I realized at the time that it was book six in… Continue reading
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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.
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