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MariaW
The Ringer | Edgar Wallace
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This is the radio drama version of the German parody of The Ringer by Edgar Wallace. The movie made gun of the weird villains Wallace used and was quite funny. For the radio drama they even the sounds of the movie and gave it a voiceover of the main character. I liked it.

Jari-chan I watched the movie several times back then. Hilarious 😂 5d
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BarbaraBB
A Crack in the Wall | Claudia Pieiro, Miranda France
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Pickpick

Another Claudia Piñeiro, whose backlist I am eager to read. This one is completely different again. An architect is living a very predictable live at the agency where he works an at home with his wife. Three years ago however something happened that returns to him unexpectedly. A fun mystery, wit a surprising and rewarding ending. Not as good as her more recent work but still very readable. Recommended!

Suet624 She‘s written so many and they are all different! Need to find this one. 1mo
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MariaW
The Green Archer | Edgar Wallace
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Pickpick

I always like it when local mysteries, superstition or folklore is to commit a murder. Then you get to know interestig facts about the local history and the imspector has to disprove all the theories. That‘s why I liked the story of The Green Archer.

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MariaW
The Green Archer | Edgar Wallace
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Back to reading a murder mystery - now the third Edgar Wallace. Fortunately, some of the old German movies on replay on TV right now. So I can scrutinize both. 😂

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BarbaraBB
All Yours | Claudia Pieiro
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Pickpick

This is a clever and fun crime novel. Inés discovers her husband has an affair and wants to save her marriage at any cost. And the costs are high! Many twists and a bit of irony make this a great fast paced read by Claudia Piñeiro, who has become a favorite author.
I just don‘t know what to think of the other storyline, the one about her daughter.

Thanks for putting this on my radar Sue ?

Amor4Libros I loved this one! 5mo
BarbaraBB @Amor4Libros So good! 5mo
Suet624 Hahaha. Did you intend to put that question mark there? You know what? I had completely forgotten about the daughter's storyline. I guess you're right - it wasn't all that important. 5mo
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BarbaraBB @Suet624 Which question mark? About the daughter, Piñeiro must have had a reason to add it yet I can‘t seem to figure out why. 5mo
Suet624 Oh, when I look on my iPhone instead of my computer it shows a heart. I guess my computer can‘t read emojis. Never mind. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 5mo
BarbaraBB @Suet624 Another thing that didn‘t do much: when Alicia‘s body is found the autopsy shows she was pregnant. Nothing is done with that information, I am not even sure that Ines and Ernesto hear about it! 5mo
BarbaraBB @Suet624 That‘s weird! But it‘s a heart indeed 😃 5mo
Suet624 I‘m certain it‘s not a great crime novel but I really liked how it made me laugh and how quickly she told the story. 5mo
BarbaraBB @Suet624 Yes! It doesn‘t matter at all, it‘s still a great read!! 5mo
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BarbaraBB
All Yours | Claudia Pieiro
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#WeeklyForecast 37/24

I am reading Verona for #EuropaCollective but have a hard time finishing it, so boring and childish.
Next will be the tagged, I am excited to have learned that Piñeiro has an extensive backlist - thanks to @Suet624
The Laughter was a gift from Cindy and I have heard good things about it!

LeeRHarry I often think about Cindy when I‘m on Litsy. 💕 5mo
Tamra Oh shoot, I‘m just about to start Verona. I always have high hopes for Europa books. (edited) 5mo
LeahBergen Oh, darn. I‘ve liked the other Gardams I‘ve read 5mo
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squirrelbrain Oh no, that doesn‘t sound promising about Verona. 😬 5mo
BarbaraBB @Tamra @LeahBergen @squirrelbrain I was convinced I‘d love it because #EuropaEditions but unfortunately no 🤷🏻‍♀️ 5mo
sarahbarnes Excited to hear what you think of The Laughter! I loved it. 5mo
BarbaraBB @sarahbarnes I stacked it because pf your review! 5mo
BarbaraBB @LeeRHarry Me too. We are still in touch but it‘s less about books 🤷🏻‍♀️ 5mo
sarahbarnes ♥️♥️♥️ 5mo
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MariaW
The India-rubber Men | Edgar Wallace
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The English title is somehow misleading, there are no Indian men in this book - at least in the German translation. The German title matches the content way better. It is a murder mystery combined with some robberies. But it was somewhat chaotic. It still portrays the foogy London atmosphere well.

Dilara I know the answer to this conundrum! India rubber is another name for latex! Does that make sense in the book's context? 5mo
MariaW @Dilara Makes sense now. 🤣 The problem of not being a mothertongue speaker. The villains are wearing gloves, but this is still a minor detail. I wonder why it was chosen for the title. 🧐 (edited) 5mo
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MariaW
The Ringer | Edgar Wallace
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Switching between kids books and murder mysteries - now the second Edgar Wallace. 💪💪💪

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Suet624
All Yours | Claudia Pieiro
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The author of Elena Knows has written another captivating story. Written prior to Elena, Pineiro tells the story of Ines who believes her husband is having an affair. This story takes many twists as she witnesses a death, tries to rekindle the relationship, is betrayed again, & seeks revenge. There is humor that weaves in and out which adds to the story. It‘s a quick read and holds your attention.

sarahbarnes What?! Stacking immediately! 5mo
BarbaraBB What @sarahbarnes says! I had no idea and she‘s an autobuy for me! 5mo
Suet624 @sarahbarnes @barbarabb I just found out that one of my local libraries has three more of her books that I haven‘t read. Super excited! 5mo
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sarahbarnes I just looked and my library has more of her books as well! 📚 5mo
Suet624 @sarahbarnes 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 5mo
BarbaraBB Three more? That‘s great! I didn‘t know she wrote that much. I am now starting All Yours! 5mo
Suet624 Oh good. I hope you like it!! 5mo
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Angeles
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Still one of my favorite series. Inspector Dupin does not disappoint and the French Brittany who is the other protagonist of the series together with the food is still on my bucket list to visit because of this series