Monthly Archives: December 2018

2018 Recap

Posted on 29 December 2018 by Barbara Howe

Out of the six dozen or so books I read (or started and abandoned) this year, here are the ones that were most successful in capturing my attention and drawing me into that state of willing suspension of disbelief long … Continue reading →

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Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand

Posted on 8 December 2018 by Barbara Howe

The match is entirely unsuitable. Everyone in the small British village of Edgecombe St Mary agrees on that. He, a retired career army officer, rubs shoulders with the titled and the wealthy; she’s the village shopkeeper. He’s a respected member … Continue reading →

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