tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post30929663446784194..comments2024-02-22T17:59:50.213-05:00Comments on in so many words...: Monday Review: INSTRUMENTS OF DARKNESS by Imogen RobertsonYvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-67582576911434217922012-01-17T16:44:44.317-05:002012-01-17T16:44:44.317-05:00Lucky you, Lauren, my library had none.
Rush righ...Lucky you, Lauren, my library had none.<br /><br />Rush right over. :)<br /><br />Let us know what you think.<br /><br />I'm hoping the book lives up to my hype. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-57790637749936413692012-01-17T16:40:35.077-05:002012-01-17T16:40:35.077-05:00My public library has one copy that isn't chec...My public library has one copy that isn't checked out. I'm going to head over to the downtown branch as soon as Paul gets home with the car! Fingers crossed no one gets to it before I do!Lauren Hairstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037717621464819611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-14454807993638013612012-01-17T13:02:37.887-05:002012-01-17T13:02:37.887-05:00I was so excited as I began reading this, Dorte, w...I was so excited as I began reading this, Dorte, when I realized she was getting it right. <br /><br />This is terrific writing. Historical mystery at its best.<br />All I can say is: I loved it!<br /><br />Take a look. See what you think.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-4932864609844511242012-01-17T12:59:42.388-05:002012-01-17T12:59:42.388-05:00Oh, this one sounds extremely tempting. It is so i...Oh, this one sounds extremely tempting. It is so important to get the voice right in historical fiction. <br />And I know you wouldn´t rave unless it was worth raving about ;)Dorte Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535044092722418173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-44241220424696718592012-01-17T12:22:30.881-05:002012-01-17T12:22:30.881-05:00But it's a different century, John. Don't ...But it's a different century, John. Don't be picky. It's a wonderful book. You know I don't rave unless something is totally worth raving about.<br /><br />THIS IS A FABULOUS BOOK!!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-3108773478023407272012-01-17T12:21:25.975-05:002012-01-17T12:21:25.975-05:00Yes you can, Ryan.:)
This is a definite keeper. ...Yes you can, Ryan.:) <br /><br />This is a definite keeper. I'm happy enough to own the first which I found used and a bargain.<br /><br />I love a book that draws me in and doesn't want to let me go.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-71569833256180986442012-01-17T12:20:02.886-05:002012-01-17T12:20:02.886-05:00Kathy: I've already reserved my copy of the fi...Kathy: I've already reserved my copy of the first Elly Griffiths book at the library. <br /><br />I ordered THE ANATOMY OF MURDER yesterday since my library doesn't have any Imogen Robertson books. I think you'd like this series.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-23300394891636573332012-01-17T11:25:09.434-05:002012-01-17T11:25:09.434-05:00Roberton's fourth book will not be published u...Roberton's fourth book will not be published until April of this year. It's available for pre-order at amazon.co.uk (the British site).<br /><br />Thornleigh Hall? Shades of <i>Jane Eyre</i> in the name of that house.J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-22137432472104259392012-01-17T00:08:36.594-05:002012-01-17T00:08:36.594-05:00Sounds like something I would really enjoy reading...Sounds like something I would really enjoy reading. I know I can always count on you :-)Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-25535693420860282732012-01-16T20:53:38.994-05:002012-01-16T20:53:38.994-05:00Want to add that Ruth Galloway, the protagonist of...Want to add that Ruth Galloway, the protagonist of Elly Griffiths' books is a woman of a certain age, a professor and she lives on the East Coast of England.<br /><br />She is not glamorous, nor does she know karate or several languages. She is a real person.<br /><br />The first three books are Crossing Places, The Janus Stone and House at Sea's End. I've read the first two and am awaiting the library copy of the third.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-44698950248216629512012-01-16T20:00:51.412-05:002012-01-16T20:00:51.412-05:00FYI: Amazon has this in hard back for $4 plus shi...FYI: Amazon has this in hard back for $4 plus shipping for new from their booksellers, and even less for used books. And then have paperbacks new and used for less.<br /><br />Sounds like a good book. I'm not generally a fan of historical crime fiction, but Adelia Aguilar opened up my eyes.<br /><br />So if I see this, I'll give it a chance.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-11552583365468478182012-01-16T18:47:51.782-05:002012-01-16T18:47:51.782-05:00Oh Joanne, you're welcome! I think you will lo...Oh Joanne, you're welcome! I think you will love this one! <br /><br />Be sure and let us know what you think once you get your hands on it.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-89425512648454404262012-01-16T18:33:08.209-05:002012-01-16T18:33:08.209-05:00Oooooh, this sounds wonderful! I'm always on t...Oooooh, this sounds wonderful! I'm always on the hunt for a good historical mystery (a series is even better) so I'm going to give this one a go. Thanks for the spotlight on your great read!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07716758796036142540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-30761037270487755262012-01-16T18:15:47.892-05:002012-01-16T18:15:47.892-05:00No, I don't know her name at all. I'll def...No, I don't know her name at all. I'll definitely take a look.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-47521901549367208122012-01-16T18:13:25.886-05:002012-01-16T18:13:25.886-05:00Well, I actually just devoured a series by Elly Gr...Well, I actually just devoured a series by Elly Griffiths that is FANTASTIC. The newest will come out this spring, and I can't wait. Have you read her?pickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01906861942472773405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-49042772460406531092012-01-16T18:08:38.005-05:002012-01-16T18:08:38.005-05:00Jenn, my library doesn't have ANY of her books...Jenn, my library doesn't have ANY of her books. Don't know why. I had to order this one as well as the second book, THE ANATOMY OF A MURDER, which I did today. <br /><br />Far as I know she's got a fourth one coming out in June or July of this year and there's a third book which nobody seems to have. Go figure.<br /><br />But let me tell you, it is worth trying to find this. I LOVED IT!<br /><br />She has a great blog, too. I've linked to it from the post.<br /><br />I've got another book I'm going to be talking about later this week and I'm wondering if you've read it. I'll have to check your blog posts....My lips are sealed. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-55168582639664826382012-01-16T18:04:42.221-05:002012-01-16T18:04:42.221-05:00I have now struck out three times trying to get th...I have now struck out three times trying to get this book: library, Barnes & Noble, and Books A Million. Guess I'm going to have to order it, but I don't want to wait!pickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01906861942472773405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-3067519120320841602012-01-16T14:47:01.990-05:002012-01-16T14:47:01.990-05:00Me too, Kathy. I picked up her name on one of the ...Me too, Kathy. I picked up her name on one of the blogs and read a quick review of this book and decided to take a look.<br /><br />I'm SO glad I did.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-79197171468841888812012-01-16T14:46:19.346-05:002012-01-16T14:46:19.346-05:00Lucy, all I can say is I loved it!
If you're ...Lucy, all I can say is I loved it!<br /><br />If you're in a historical mystery frame of mind you won't go wrong with this book. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-70746418737046166532012-01-16T14:45:23.797-05:002012-01-16T14:45:23.797-05:00I did read MISTRESS OF THE ART OF DEATH, Dave. It ...I did read MISTRESS OF THE ART OF DEATH, Dave. It was a fabulous book. Read the rest of the series too.<br /><br />I think you'd like INSTRUMENTS OF DARKNESS. I just ordered the second book in the series. :)<br /><br />My library didn't have it.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-45113635826599503772012-01-16T14:34:21.970-05:002012-01-16T14:34:21.970-05:00I'm glad to hear about this book.
I had not h...I'm glad to hear about this book.<br /><br />I had not heard of Imogen Robertson at all until I started reading mystery fans' blogs, especially those written by readers living in England. Then I saw her included in lists of awards' nominees.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-11279114132579277152012-01-16T14:25:47.786-05:002012-01-16T14:25:47.786-05:00This sounds interesting. Might check this out - t...This sounds interesting. Might check this out - thanksSarah Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17530253746802487595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-91325691936970695252012-01-16T13:56:49.561-05:002012-01-16T13:56:49.561-05:00It sounded a good read. You may also, like MISTRE...It sounded a good read. You may also, like MISTRESS OF THE ART OF DEATH, Ariana Franklyn, a historical thriller. <br />DaveDavonoreply@blogger.com