First Blood set in the Congo – Amelie Nothomb
First Blood set in the Congo - Amelie Nothomb A short novel in honour of her father who died during the pandemic. He was a young consul in 1964 and…
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French novel Fille de Fer set in Quebec – Isabelle Gregoire
Fille de Fer by Isabelle Gregoire This book intrigued me for several reasons: It's set in remote Quebec and is about a female train driver who gets stuck en route. She…
A story of poison set in London – Jill Johnson
A story of poison set in London - Jill Johnson Eustacia Rose is a Professor of Botanical Toxicology who lives alone in London with only her extensive collection of poisonous…
The Paris Deception set in the art world – Bryn Turnbull
The Paris Deception set in the art world - Bryn Turnbull Books inspired by real stories and characters send frissons of excitement up the back of my neck. This one…
Swedish Feelgood Fiction – Camilla Davidsson
Swedish Feelgood Fiction - Camilla Davidsson Sweden is well known for its Noir of course but I would recommend looking into its huge range of feelgood fiction. There is an annual…
