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I‘ve been reading the Brock & Kolla mysteries since the first one (1994), and I‘ve waited a long time for this one. It was worth it! In this, Barry Maitland‘s 13th featuring Kathy Kolla & David Brock, Brock has retired while Kolla is now a DCI. A series of murders are committed in Hampstead Heath, and the initial suspect is rather a shock, as he‘s an elderly publisher running a distinguished, ⬇️
gradcat ⬆️ if a bit tired and worn, family-owned publishing firm. Stranger still, Brock, who was Kolla‘s rabbi in the police force, finds himself mixed up in these murders, and not only as a sleuth. Throw in a questionable manuscript by George Orwell, and you‘ve got yourself a nice mystery going with plenty of intrigue to keep the reader invested. Bonus: If you‘re a student of literature, you‘ll enjoy the research work one character brings to bear on ⬇️ 4y
gradcat ⬆️ the question of the long-lost Orwell manuscript. 🎓🐱♥️ 4y
Cinfhen Another fabulous review 🤓 4y
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Freespirit Sounds like one I need to add to my list! 4y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Sounds like a good series to dive into! 4y
gradcat @Cinfhen Thanks for stopping by and leaving some kind words for me. ♥️😉♥️ 4y
gradcat @Freespirit & @BarbaraTheBibliophage I have really enjoyed this series...not one book has been a disappointment! Highly recommended.... ♥️ 4y