Dec 22, 2007 Posted by Nancy Williams

Cocaine Blues – Kerry Greenwood

Introducing Phryne Fisher – intelligent, beautiful, wealthy and seductive, with more than her fair share of wit and sass, and a desire to find something more distracting to occupy herself than flying planes, driving fast cars or listening to boring society talk. In the first of the Phryne Fisher mysteries, our heroine takes herself to Melbourne. It is the late 1920s, and within days she is caught up... read more

Dec 19, 2007 Posted by Nancy Williams

The Book Thief – Markus Zusak

Summary: A beautiful story of a young girl’s survival through the second World War. It is a story of hope, love and, most importantly, Death, who tells the story. The backdrop of Nazi Germany is exquisitely painted and the story is poetic and tragic at the same time. It is a work of art. Pace: Magnificently written so the pace is almost irrelevant. You simply have to keep reading. Main Characters: ... read more

Dec 14, 2007 Posted by Nancy Williams

Silent in the Grave – Deanna Raybourn

Summary: The glorious introduction of a sassy, intelligent Victorian heroine who finds herself investigating the mysterious death of her husband alongside the dark, handsome Nicholas Brisbane. Entertaining, funny and cleverly plotted. Pace: Fast and amusing, and always keeping you guessing Main Character: Lady Julia Grey This book is like…what Elizabeth Bennett would have been if she hadn’t... read more