pick(1954) Third and last in Norton's series of thrillers featuring Dutch gem merchant Lorens van Norreys, though in this one Norreys has only a small part. Instead, we follow Quinn Anders, a reserved historian whose brother is killed while searching for a treasure that went missing in WWII. Anders picks up where his brother left off, and adventure ensues. It's great fun, and reminds me of Eric Ambler's everyman-in-over-his-head thrillers.
pick(1949) Second in a series of WWII-era adventures featuring Dutch gem merchant Lorens van Norreys. After the war has ended, two American agents are charged with locating MIA servicemen who may be stranded in the islands of Indonesia. There they meet van Norreys, explore the islands, face intrigue and peril, and find missing servicemen from both sides of the war. It's a satisfying adventure in an unusual theater. Looking forward to the final book
so-so(1944) It's a juvenile WWII thriller, written during the war, after Pearl Harbor but before D-Day. It follows the adventures of Lorens van Norrys, heir to a Dutch jewel merchant's fortune, who flees the Netherlands when Nazis invade, then hops around the world while he works out his place in the war effort. It's an early work, with uneven pacing and a mild case of Mary Sue, but it kept me engaged and I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
I am completely obsessed with these sword shaped bookmarks. They are the perfect match to all my sci fi and fantasy books.
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A non-fiction book on my to read list for quite some time. I started it, but I‘d rather read fiction.
Very informational about how the sword came about, it‘s creation, and application. ⚔️
There is no delight comparable to that receiving a box of books long-awaited. To receive that box on a Saturday which had most unexpectedly and unavoidably turned into a workday is both delight and balm. Happy February!
pickI enjoy all types of genres when it comes to books. This was a great one that I have read this year.
Short Preview: Through a series of seemingly accidental events six strangers find themselves walking a path that none were prepared to walk.
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Great book series! Highly recommend!
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En guard. Lunge. Parry. Touch. Point.
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pickOur local library now has themed book bundles for kids. You get 6 books related to a theme and we reserved the dragon bundle.
A little boy has a sunflower sword and changes the way the knights and dragons interact. No more fighting as a new way is paved. I loved this for our little guy - especially since he seems to think dinosaurs, dragons, pirates, etc. always need to be fighting. He loved the story as well!
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