tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post7215762647137215996..comments2024-02-22T17:59:50.213-05:00Comments on in so many words...: Friday Forgotten Book: THE CORNISH COAST MURDER (1935) by John BudeYvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-985628174756648512016-11-14T11:49:00.298-05:002016-11-14T11:49:00.298-05:00Only thing I can think of, Yvette, would be to tur...Only thing I can think of, Yvette, would be to turn the clock back to last Tuesday and a do-over of the election.Mathew Pausthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06157135006791553019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-56501626883398909832016-11-14T10:18:41.993-05:002016-11-14T10:18:41.993-05:00Magic indeed, Mathew. Imagine: the windswept coast...Magic indeed, Mathew. Imagine: the windswept coast of Cornwall, cliffs, pounding rain, mysterious doings + a friendly vicar who is no fool. What could be better?Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-88681949558437600212016-11-14T10:14:13.790-05:002016-11-14T10:14:13.790-05:00Definitely! The weather should echo the darkness o...Definitely! The weather should echo the darkness of the deed. How's that? HA!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-61784535732920427862016-11-14T10:13:26.884-05:002016-11-14T10:13:26.884-05:00Yes, this would be a good place to start. Though I...Yes, this would be a good place to start. Though I didn't like DEATH ON THE RIVIERA, that won't stop me trying to find more Bude books to sample. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-82963996308988546812016-11-13T14:11:12.167-05:002016-11-13T14:11:12.167-05:00Ah, the magic words: dark and stormy night! Still...Ah, the magic words: dark and stormy night! Still not sure this is my cup of tea, but your review, Yvette, has me laughing in my curiosity. Mathew Pausthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06157135006791553019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-17630347176686881642016-11-13T08:36:26.837-05:002016-11-13T08:36:26.837-05:00As much as it's made fun of, 'a dark and s...As much as it's made fun of, 'a dark and stormy night' always gets me excited!joan.kylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015342608992682333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-89488533945321792982016-11-13T00:55:04.593-05:002016-11-13T00:55:04.593-05:00I haven't read anything by Bude yet either but...I haven't read anything by Bude yet either but have wanted to give one of his books a try. I do like crime-solving vicars so maybe this one would be a good one.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-12052504133148989402016-11-12T11:57:34.817-05:002016-11-12T11:57:34.817-05:00Not everyone can like the same books, Neer. I say,...Not everyone can like the same books, Neer. I say, don't bother if you're having that much trouble. :) It's not great literature, just, for me, a pleasant diversion. There are SO MANY other vintage books to choose from.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-90965344669884256342016-11-12T11:55:40.146-05:002016-11-12T11:55:40.146-05:00I can't guarantee all the other Bude books, Gr...I can't guarantee all the other Bude books, Gram. But I did enjoy this one. And as I mentioned, I wan't crazy about DEATH ON THE RIVIERA, but maybe that's just me. Don't be too swayed. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-79616079970070280492016-11-12T11:53:49.819-05:002016-11-12T11:53:49.819-05:00The setting is WONDERFUL - if you like rain and wi...The setting is WONDERFUL - if you like rain and wind and windswept cliffs. I do. Hope you can find a copy.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-87852529635600804552016-11-12T11:52:54.267-05:002016-11-12T11:52:54.267-05:00Oh, perfect for winter reading, Pat. :)Oh, perfect for winter reading, Pat. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-26777440997842333602016-11-12T10:10:47.372-05:002016-11-12T10:10:47.372-05:00Yvette, somehow after a pretty impressive beginnin...Yvette, somehow after a pretty impressive beginning: the two friends with the books, this book couldn't hold my interest. I have been trying to finish it for the past couple of months. Your enthusiasm makes me want to give it another go.<br />neerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986509319841061021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-40474101128227314392016-11-12T08:36:38.230-05:002016-11-12T08:36:38.230-05:00Thanks for the tip - I went to my library website ...Thanks for the tip - I went to my library website and there it was along with a few more by this author.Gramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01027824918114690029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-26810372777327462872016-11-12T00:49:15.835-05:002016-11-12T00:49:15.835-05:00Id like to read the book purely for its setting. L...Id like to read the book purely for its setting. Looks idyllicMysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-43106804768536046972016-11-11T14:00:57.555-05:002016-11-11T14:00:57.555-05:00I really enjoy it when the clergy gets involved in...I really enjoy it when the clergy gets involved in a mystery. I'm definitely going to put this on my winter reading list.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-5118204038280211912016-11-11T13:32:31.161-05:002016-11-11T13:32:31.161-05:00Oh, I hope you'll like this, Mudpuddle. I enjo...Oh, I hope you'll like this, Mudpuddle. I enjoyed it very much. Though I must say that DEATH ON THE RIVIERA, another Bude novel, was a BIG disappointment. But that's the way it goes. I'm not giving up, though. I'm still going to look for more Bude books.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-70305870221299166202016-11-11T13:30:31.629-05:002016-11-11T13:30:31.629-05:00Yes, frantic times call for relaxing reads. :) I t...Yes, frantic times call for relaxing reads. :) I think you'd like this one, Sergio.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-76561841231027024522016-11-11T13:29:53.270-05:002016-11-11T13:29:53.270-05:00I'm not familiar with the Wycliff novels, Rich...I'm not familiar with the Wycliff novels, Richard. I'll see what I can find. Thanks for the tip. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-37439538452281724382016-11-11T12:41:04.956-05:002016-11-11T12:41:04.956-05:00i'm with Reverend Dodd! and John Bude is new ...i'm with Reverend Dodd! and John Bude is new to me; i'll have to remedy that soonest... many tx for bringing a new classicist into my purview!Mudpuddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17194891656971454279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-18679596707981019112016-11-11T12:11:11.831-05:002016-11-11T12:11:11.831-05:00Not read Bude yet but sounds extremely relaxing, w...Not read Bude yet but sounds extremely relaxing, which is definitely what I need! Thanks Yvette. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-55474592681209992432016-11-11T11:57:39.942-05:002016-11-11T11:57:39.942-05:00I liked this one too, and not least for the settin...I liked this one too, and not least for the setting. The British Library Crime Classics are such a nice series! By the way, since you like the location here, you might also enjoy W.J. Burley’s Wycliff novels.Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.com