Finding Her Place (The Foundling's Path-Part 2) by Jemima Brigges

Finding her Place: (The Foundling's Path - Part 2) by Jemima Brigges
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Finding her Place – (The Foundling’s Path – Part 2) – (Linmore Series – Book 6) by Jemima Brigges is set in the Post-Napoleonic Regency era of 1817 and is a beautifully written tale. While it might be helpful to read this series in order, this book certainly stands well on its own. Nell Walcote is an endearing character as she finds her place in the world. The plot itself revolves around hidden things, secrets, and bringing those secrets to light propels the plot and story forward. The more entangled relationships and circumstances become, the more there is to uncover. The dialogue is perfect in this book as well, the author expertly keeping it within the tone of the time frame, yet it manages to capture emotion and compels the reader to keep reading. This book falls into the regency historical fiction genre, and the author writes with a confidant tone and one you will fall in love with. Great characters, interesting history, and a strong plot make this book a must read. Highly recommend.

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The Pandarus File by Kyle Keyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Panderus File by Kyle Keyes is a great mystery novel by this prolific author. The book gets off to a quick start, there is no deviating from the grit of the story here. Keyes is adept at pulling the reader right into the story. Going back and forth between the 1950's and the early 2000's, this book is mostly written from the point of view of the murder suspect. However, she may not be the most reliable person in the novel, and off we go into this mesmerizing novel. Of course there is subterfuge, murder, and chaos as only Keyes can write it, and you are left wanting more of this writing and this crazy story as it races to the end. Filled with detail, clues, and the seductive use of clever language, this book is one that you shouldn't miss. Highly recommend for a one of a kind read.

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Lost in the Crowd by M.J. Santley

Lost in the Crowd by M.J. Santley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lost in the Crowd by M.J. Santley is one of the more original biographies out there. Witty, intelligent, full of self deprecating humor, and overflowing with poetry, this biography is truly original and highlights the author's life. Santley has a crazy gift with his writing, although he seems to think of himself as an idiot. You get a feel for his life in northern Britain, with all of his wanderings, and his witticisms along the way. This is a refreshing discourse, as the author tells us about his life, at once positive, sometimes meandering, but always entertaining. Highly recommend for a window into the author's world. Good stuff.

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