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I'm about a third of the way through Prague Fatale by Philip Kerr.

Nice to meet you June. I know what you mean when you want to just talk books and people start looking at their watches . Anyway, I'm not a million miles from you either, in cold Tunbridge Wells.

I was given "Good Evening Mrs Craven" by Molly Panter-Downes for Christmas (Persephone). I haven't really sat down to read it yet, just picked it up but I'm looking forward to reading it properly.

It's strange with Hilary Mantel books. She is definitely a "marmite" author. I tried Beyond Black a few year's back and couldn't be bothered to finish it. I haven't read any of her books since.

I'll be interested to know what you think bookmonkey. It sort of didn't quite "do" it for me although I thought the detail in Victorian London amonst the abject poverty was superb. But it was just a bit too much social reform study vs a good dramatic plot.

Absolutely agree with you there Claire. If you get time, do try the sequel, Greenmantle, which also features Richard Hannay. I'm struggling with The Streets by Anthony Quinn but hope to finish it later today/tomorrow and then it's on to The Uninvited Guests by Sadie Jones.

Oh dear, does that mean it has gone straight to DVD and no airtime planned? Let's know what you think of it though, Booknutt.

The Count of Monte Cristo would be a good choice actually. After all you would want it to be a long book with a question like that

I was very sad to hear this news too. Loved The Fog and I read The Magic Cottage twice (which is rare for me to do). RIP.xxx

I've just made a start on The Streets by Anthony Quinn.

I was interested see that this has been made into a film. Details are here: http://www.katemosse.co.uk/index.php/labyrinth-comes-to-tv/ and is supposed to be aired in the Spring over here on Channel 4 (whenever Spring might be! ) I like that the fact that Sybil from Downton is playing Alais.

Currently reading Burning Bright by Helen Dunmore. I've read a lot of her books now but this is definitely one of her darker ones.

Haha, I think you meant Long Susan.

Well, having watched all in this series I shall feel empty on Sunday evenings. I thought it was a great series. Loved the sets, the plots and the slightly outdated English language. Most of all I shall miss Jerome Flynn's brilliant face, it was like a Toby Jug. Yes, there is going to be a second series, early in 2014 I believe.

As you say, Inver, it is a bit slow to get going but I'm enjoying it. Hopefully I can have a good stab at it over the weekend.

I recently finished a novella on my Kindle called "The Baskerville Legacy: A confession" by John o' Connell. It basically tells the story of a young journalist called Fletcher Bertram Robinson who met Conan Doyle on a boat coming back from South Africa to UK in 1901. They became friends and collaborated on the Hound of the Baskervilles. Robinson had already given him the idea for the Norwood Builder. I was surprised to read that it was a true story (this is in novel form) and very well worth a read if you are interested.

I've actually made a start on this now. So far so good. I'll let you know how I get on with it.

I've just made a start on The Greatcoat by Helen Dunsmore

He is going to be buried in Leicester Cathedral which personally I think is the best place as that is the nearest area to where he fell.

Winter Games by Rachel Johnson

Quite agree with the three you mentioned Booknutt re William Marshall. Great books.

Guilty as charged too! I buy far too many more than I can read. I wish I had four pairs of eyes! I also blame the Kindle Daily Deal I mean how can you resist some of them at 99p each. I don't see myself cutting back though.

I picked up this book in Oxfam for a few pounds recently and am ready to start it soon. Thanks for the review Inver, it looks a good read. It's sounds right up my street. Thanks.

Just started reading The Collaborators by Reginald Hill .