tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post4011713534362333355..comments2024-02-25T19:19:39.854+11:00Comments on I prefer reading: The Numbered Account - Ann Bridgelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-88042754509082518072011-12-11T14:55:12.439+11:002011-12-11T14:55:12.439+11:00Linda, you'd especially enjoy The Dangerous Is...Linda, you'd especially enjoy The Dangerous Islands, set in Scotland, the west coast, I think. Still, if you're a Mary Stewart fan, you'll probably enjoy all AB's exotic locations.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-18749026857420602302011-12-10T19:41:58.896+11:002011-12-10T19:41:58.896+11:00These sound wonderful. Another Mary Stewart? Oh bl...These sound wonderful. Another Mary Stewart? Oh bliss...Linda Gillardhttp://www.lindagillard.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-23846783877280428642011-12-08T22:34:42.508+11:002011-12-08T22:34:42.508+11:00Merenia, I agree that the plots move at lightning ...Merenia, I agree that the plots move at lightning speed but that's what I like about them. I just get swept along. I'm looking forward to Dangerous Islands next, set in Scotland. Bibliolathas, I hope you enjoy it. I think she's very similar to Mary Stewart so an 8 book series should keep you going for a while if Julia is your cup of tea.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-57667827615998386622011-12-08T22:23:52.803+11:002011-12-08T22:23:52.803+11:00I've got the first one lined up now, ready to ...I've got the first one lined up now, ready to go. Looking forward to it immensely, as I wondered what I could possibly find to replace Mary Stewart in my life.bibliolathashttp://bookforgetter.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-15540078321842306132011-12-07T22:59:42.971+11:002011-12-07T22:59:42.971+11:00Thanks for your review Lyn, I have nearly finished...Thanks for your review Lyn, I have nearly finished Portuguese Escape and have The Numbered Accountant ready to go. Am longing to visit Portugal as well as Morroco now. I found Hetta a wee bit annoying in Portuguese Escape - a bit virtuous. But on the whole I think it was a better organised novel than The Lighhearted Quest which made me a bit dizzy with all those villans,locations and expats getting a little bit muddled in my tired brain at 11pm. Ann Bridge is such a skillful prose writer. I have also been reading The Matchmaker by Stella Gibbons and it is nowhere near as accomplished.Mereniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00597354144052341218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-9143440924593621322011-12-07T18:37:28.798+11:002011-12-07T18:37:28.798+11:00Karen, I think you'd enjoy the Julia Probyns. ...Karen, I think you'd enjoy the Julia Probyns. They're light reads but the locations are beautifully described & Julia is a very appealing character. Perfect summer reading - well, for me, anyway! Perfect holiday reading, I should say for my friends in the northern hemisphere. Darlene, I am longing to read IS. Miranda from Bloomsbury Reader (who kindly tweets about my reviews) has promised to look into reprinting it.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-35422695754285631972011-12-07T07:32:41.829+11:002011-12-07T07:32:41.829+11:00Ooh, Illyrian Spring was wonderful! Book Snob was...Ooh, Illyrian Spring was wonderful! Book Snob was kind enough to send me a copy as part of her crusade to spread the word and hopefully inspire a reissue. Don't let that title pass you by, Lyn.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-14582814627075611232011-12-07T01:00:30.317+11:002011-12-07T01:00:30.317+11:00I haven't read any of the Julia Probyn books b...I haven't read any of the Julia Probyn books but I did read Illyrian Spring (via the college library, not my own copy) and I found a Capuchin edition of Peking Picnic at the Borders blowout! The college library has a lot of her books so I should look for them, since I don't do e-readers and the paperbacks won't be out for another year.Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.com