Public houses in London – the very fabric of working class society are being targeted by a killer with a strange agenda and a gentle but deadly MO. The case comes to PCU’s attention and then it’s business as usual at Peculiar Crimes. Arthur Bryant is convinced his memory’s going after witnessing one of the middle-aged victims entering a pub that hasn’t existed for over 80 years. May is hiding secrets and only one is in a manila envelope. With no surface connection between the dead women the unit digs deeper. What they discover is conspiracy, murder, a nanny state plot gone horribly wrong and cover-ups galore.
The pencil pushers at the Home Office keep throwing roadblocks into PCU’s path, like a new coroner, a by-the-book Detective Sergeant and one final masterstroke from the sinister Russian Home Secretary could mean this is the last case they ever solve and solve it they do but Bryant’s convinced there’s something vital they’ve missed…..
Nov 26, 2008
Rose Labyrinth by Titania Hardie
This book could be classified as mystery, love story and an esoteric treasure hunt. Two hearts, one locked in grief the other ravaged by a tropical disease, both need mending.
When Lucy King has a life saving operation in London she gains not only a new heart but the key to a legacy kept hidden for more than 400 years. As she embarks on the long road to recovery, Lucy, her Doctor Alex and their friends race to unlock the secrets of Dr John Dee, advisor to Queen Elizabeth I, scientist, mathematician and quiet heretic. A man who talked to angels.
On their heels are a rich and powerful group of religious zealots who want to bring about “The Rapture”. They think that Dee’s papers have the information they need to achieve their goal and will stop at nothing to possess them.
This is fun, escapist fiction edged with little dark tinges of truth. Dee is a historical figure with ties to amongst others, William Shakespeare and the rapture books are a best selling series here in the US.
As a footnote I love the package this comes in - it's got all the puzzle elements that you read about but in my case couldn't see so I bought one of the first copies we got in but the really spooky thing I sold a copy of it on Monday to a lady whose daughter is a documentary producer.
When Lucy King has a life saving operation in London she gains not only a new heart but the key to a legacy kept hidden for more than 400 years. As she embarks on the long road to recovery, Lucy, her Doctor Alex and their friends race to unlock the secrets of Dr John Dee, advisor to Queen Elizabeth I, scientist, mathematician and quiet heretic. A man who talked to angels.
On their heels are a rich and powerful group of religious zealots who want to bring about “The Rapture”. They think that Dee’s papers have the information they need to achieve their goal and will stop at nothing to possess them.
This is fun, escapist fiction edged with little dark tinges of truth. Dee is a historical figure with ties to amongst others, William Shakespeare and the rapture books are a best selling series here in the US.
As a footnote I love the package this comes in - it's got all the puzzle elements that you read about but in my case couldn't see so I bought one of the first copies we got in but the really spooky thing I sold a copy of it on Monday to a lady whose daughter is a documentary producer.
Psyched!
I did it and I actually finished yesterday which was the first day that the winner feature was activated. It was nearly midnight before I got to bed but it was worth it:-)
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