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Best selling author of The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries

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    The Girl in the Van by Helen Matthews
    authorvalpenny
    • 2 days ago
    • 3 min

    The Girl in the Van by Helen Matthews

    I have enjoyed the books by Helen Matthews that I have read and was delighted when I learned that she had published a new book, The Girl...
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    Poetry From the Heart by Olusola Sophia Anayanwu
    authorvalpenny
    • Jun 18
    • 2 min

    Poetry From the Heart by Olusola Sophia Anayanwu

    I was honoured to be approached by the poet to review her new collection of poetry. I had not read anything by Olusola Sophia Anayanwu...
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    The Catch by T.M. Logan
    authorvalpenny
    • Jun 4
    • 3 min

    The Catch by T.M. Logan

    I must be honest, I had never heard of T. M. Logan and I bought The Catch when it was on sale, but I am very glad I did. The Blurb She...
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    The Observations by Jane Harris
    authorvalpenny
    • May 21
    • 3 min

    The Observations by Jane Harris

    The Blurb A powerful story of secrets and suspicions, hidden histories and mysterious disappearances set in Victorian Scotland. Scotland,...
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    Life Class by Pat Barker
    authorvalpenny
    • May 14
    • 2 min

    Life Class by Pat Barker

    The Blurb Spring, 1914. The students at the Slade School of Art gather in Henry Tonks's studio for his life-drawing class. But for Paul...
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    The Switch by Beth O'Leary
    authorvalpenny
    • May 7
    • 3 min

    The Switch by Beth O'Leary

    I will be quite honest, I bought The Switch by Beth O'Leary from Amazon because it xounded interesting and was on sale for £2.00. The...
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    The Venus Conspiracy by Michael Cordy
    authorvalpenny
    • Apr 30
    • 2 min

    The Venus Conspiracy by Michael Cordy

    When I read the back cover of this book I was not sure that I would like The Venus Conspracy. However, my husband and I were on holiday...
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    The British Museum Indian Love Poetry by A.L. Dallapiccola
    authorvalpenny
    • Apr 23
    • 2 min

    The British Museum Indian Love Poetry by A.L. Dallapiccola

    A. L. Dallapiccola is the author of “Hindu Visions of the Sacred and Hindu Myths” as well as “A Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend”. ...
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    Never Look Away by Linwood Barclay
    authorvalpenny
    • Apr 16
    • 2 min

    Never Look Away by Linwood Barclay

    The Blurb It starts with a trip to a local amusement park. David Harwood is hoping a carefree day at Five Mountains will help dispel his...
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    Port Mortuary by Patricia Cornwell
    authorvalpenny
    • Mar 12
    • 3 min

    Port Mortuary by Patricia Cornwell

    I enjoy Patricia Cornwell's books and was pleased to find on I hadn't read. The Blurb Kay Scarpetta has been training at the Dover Port...
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    Working the Beat by Joan Livingston
    authorvalpenny
    • Mar 6
    • 3 min

    Working the Beat by Joan Livingston

    I have just recently finished reading the new book by one of my favourite authors, Joan Livingston. I enjoy her Isabel Long series very...
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    The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
    authorvalpenny
    • Feb 19
    • 3 min

    The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery

    This is a very French book, both in subject and in the style of writing. That is why it is interesting that the book is so successful...
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    We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker
    authorvalpenny
    • Feb 12
    • 3 min

    We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker

    I bought We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker just before Christmas because I had read some good reviews, almost despite the fact that...
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    Before I Say Goodbye by Mary Higgins Clark
    authorvalpenny
    • Feb 5
    • 2 min

    Before I Say Goodbye by Mary Higgins Clark

    I borrowed this book from my local library because I had heard good things about this author, but had not read any of her books. The...
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    White Stones by Kit Domino
    authorvalpenny
    • Jan 29
    • 2 min

    White Stones by Kit Domino

    I rarely win anything, so imagine my excitement when, at the end of last year, my name was pulled out of the hat to win a draw for the...
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    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
    authorvalpenny
    • Jan 22
    • 3 min

    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

    Mark Haddon is a British novelist and poet, although his best known novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time was published...
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    No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay
    authorvalpenny
    • Jan 15
    • 3 min

    No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay

    This book is a great read. My older daughter had recommended it to me years ago when we were on holiday, but I never got around to...
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    Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche
    authorvalpenny
    • Jan 8
    • 5 min

    Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche

    This novel, Half of a Yellow Sun by the Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche,was leant to me by a friend, who told me I should read...
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    Merle by Angela Wren
    authorvalpenny
    • Dec 22, 2021
    • 2 min

    Merle by Angela Wren

    I have a bad habit of treating myself to things just before my birthday or Christmas. it drives family and friends mad! This year, I did...
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    Definitely Dead by Kate Bendelow
    authorvalpenny
    • Dec 18, 2021
    • 3 min

    Definitely Dead by Kate Bendelow

    Kate Bendelow already has an impressive pedigree in crime. She works as a scene of crime officer (SOCO) or crime scene investigator (CSI)...
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