I enjoyed a vibrant Indian murder mystery, followed by a slew of English Cosies – both charming, relaxing and satisfying. I hope you had an equally enjoyable reading month.
FICTION
A Matrimonial Murder – Meeti Shroff-Shah. A lively read, set in Mumbai, brimming with colour, atmosphere, mouthwatering food plus vibrant characters – and a murder mystery. The novel exemplifies everything I enjoy about contemporary Indian novels – a terrific read, enthusiastically recommended.
The Country Inn Mystery – Faith Martin. A themed Regency weekend in a country inn, includes an unexpected murder, solved by travelling cook Jenny, whose sharp eye and acute brain help the police identify the murder. In between producing marvellous, authentic Regency dishes – Salamagundi, anyone? A well written, well plotted whodunnit.
The Julia Bird Mysteries – Katie Gayle, Books 1 – 6. Life in a quintessential English country village, gardening, walking with the dog, keeping hens, Village events and gossip a quiet romance. Recently retired Julia Bird is soon swept up in mysteries and murder. The series is well-written, well-plotted and a cut above the usual Cosy Mysteries. To my surprise I discovered the series is written by a South African duo Kate Sideley and Gail Schimmel: ladies – you had me fooled! Thoroughly enjoyable
A Cyclist’s Guide to Crime & Croissants – Ann Clair. A mash-up between a Cosy Mystery and a travel adventure through France. Different. But not memorable.
NON-FICTION
Never Pack an Ice-Axe: Tales from a Travel Writer’s Life (Born to Travel) = Jules Brown. Best described as a Travel Memoir . Written with light touch, crammed with anecdotes from the disastrous to the divine. It’s a good ‘dipper’. I’m looking forward to his other travel books. Recommended
THE BOOKSMITH 
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