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Mince & Tatties just about to be served up here

This was my book day swap with Lucybird and it was a great read. It starts in 1920 with an exhibition at a gallery but most of the book is set in 1898 onwards. 'Fourwinds' is the background for this page turner of a book. Main character parts are taken up by Samuel Godwin, the artist employed to tutor two sisters and Charlotte Agnew the governess/companion to the girls. A previous artist tutor sculpted four corners (the Fourwinds) that are mounted on either corner of the imposing house, but one is missing. Why would this be? Will it be found and where? Family secrets and past tragedy unfold and Samuel and Charlotte, independent of each other being to piece things together. The tale unfolds gently at first but then things begin to happen that take you off in a different direction and you wonder how the jigsaw is going to piece together. It is well written and gives the 'atmosphere of a Victorian mystery' and has also been compared to the writing voice of 'Bronte and Austen'. I did enjoy it and would recommend giving this one a read. 8/10

'Set in Stone' by Linda Newbery This was my World Book day swap from Lucybird. What a great choice it was too. Not an author I have come across. A young artist, Samual Godwin is employed as a tutor to sisters Marianne and Juliana. But there are secrets that slowly unfold, twists and turns you aren't expecting about the family history. But together with the governess, Charlotte, they put the pieces together. 8/10 Thanks again Lucy for the swap.

Was just browsing , new authors on Fantastic Fiction and came across this one http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/m/g-j-moffat/daisychain.htm Sounds quite good

I hope not

She was in it longer than him though I think. Can't remember when/why he left, but was disappointed when he did. And yes old ones have been on during the day. I was catching up with them on odd occasions while doing the ironing

Kell, stop jumping ahead of us and wait till we catch up and stop tempting us with the spoilers

Oh yes...go Lucy. I met her when she was doing a book signing for Tenth Circle in Aberdeen. She is lovely and made time to speak to people. Lucy I have a paperback copy of Humpbackwhale one if you ever wanted to borrow!

Do you think Susan new look has improved her or would folk like her to have kept the old look!

I got confused

I would think Rebecca

Now I feel old having watched it from the start. Remember sitting watching it with my beloved mum and us both falling in love with George:tong: Me too:D

Oh yeh...forgot about Lucy Knight. I don't want it to end

It was great to see Carter again but Who is gonna be in it next week I wonder. Who have we still not seen....gorgeous George and Mark Greene!

So did I....

I already did that Maggie...lol. She hasn't read that one, but has put it on her list. Glad to have been able to recommend some books that people would like to read.

Oh I have that one on my shelf too....I really must try and read more of my own books

I think that could be right too. And what about Sam, yes its your, no its not....:motz:make up your mind woman! And is that it has she gone this time. Lucas....don't go near that other woman:motz:, stick with Ell.

Hope Harold is ok...off to watch it now.

Thanks for that link....some really clever ones. Wonder if they could make up one for 'Washing on the Line' day with a washing line