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The Case of the Christie Conspiracy by Kelly Oliver #Review #TheDetectionClubBook1

    Today we have the first in a new historical cozy crime series, The Detection Club. The Case of the Christie Conspiracy by Kelly Oliver   is published today by Boldwood Books .   Agatha Christie is about to embark on a new, gripping murder case. But this time, she’s not the author – she’s a suspect… 1926 – Christie is a darling of the literary circuit and the most desired guest in London’s glittering social scene. She can often be found at meetings of the Detection Club – where mystery writers come together to share ideas, swap secrets and drink copiously. But then a fellow author's initiation ceremony takes a gruesome turn, and one of the group ends up dead. Now, Agatha is no longer just the creator of great mystery plots – she’s a player in one. And when Agatha disappears the day after the murder, she’s widely assumed to be guilty. Only Eliza Baker, assistant to the Club’s enigmatic secretary, Dorothy Sayers, is interested in investigating the case. But i...
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Sign of the Times by Susan Buchanan #Review #Giveaway

 

I am happy to be featuring Susan Buchanan's latest novel, Sign of the Times.I also have a great giveaway for you to enter. Details are at the foot of this post.

Sagittarius – Travel writer Holly heads to Tuscany to research her next book, but when she meets Dario, she knows she’s in trouble. Can she resist temptation? And what do her mixed feelings mean for her future with her fiancé?

Gemini – Player Lucy likes to keep things interesting and has no qualms about being unfaithful to her long-term boyfriend. A cardiology conference to Switzerland changes Lucy, perhaps forever. Has she met her match, and is this feeling love?

Holly is the one who links the twelve signs. Are you ready to meet them all?

A tale of love, family, friendship and the lengths we go to in pursuit of our dreams.


 My Thoughts

You have to keep your wits about you in this book as Susan has woven twelve characters; stories, one for each star sign, into the story. At the centre is Holly who is a travel writer and who has decided to visit Tuscany for research into her next book. As the story develops, you begin to see the links between the characters whose characteristics are all linked to their particular star sign.

    I enjoyed the sections which featured Holly the best and seemed to be able to relate the easiest to her character. Family and friendships run as threads through the different characters' sections. There are secrets and indiscretions, in fact, you feel that all life is here! The timeline can be difficult to follow at times. This is a varied read which will take you away from yourself for a weekend. 

In short: Which star sign are you?

About the Author


Susan Buchanan lives in Scotland with her husband, their two young children and a crazy Labrador called Benji. She has been reading since the age of four and had to get an adult library pass early as she had read the entire children’s section by the age of ten.

Susan writes contemporary fiction, often set in Scotland, usually featuring travel, food or Christmas. When not working, writing, or caring for her two delightful cherubs, Susan loves reading (obviously), the theatre, quiz shows and eating out – not necessarily in that order!

 

You can follow Suzanne here: Facebook   |  Twitter   |  Website

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Thanks to Susan Buchanan and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources   for a copy of the book and a place on the event.
 
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