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Unearthed: The Power of Gardening, at the British Library – Review
By Clare Jenkins, June 2025 My father was a gardener, working around the Midlands initially for convents, then for ‘lords ... -
The Ten Teacups by Carter Dickson – Review
By Karl Hornsey There’s something special about the series of books released under the banner of the British Library Crime ... -
Medieval Women: Voices & Visions – Review
By Clare Jenkins, April 2025 In the light of the recent Supreme Court ruling over the definition of a woman, ... -
Murder as a Fine Art by Carol Carnac – Review
By Sarah Morgan If, like me, you’re a bit arty-farty and love a good mystery too, then Murder as a ... -
Dramatic Murder by Elizabeth Anthony – Review
By Sarah Morgan Some titles jump up and grab you by the throat. Others are instantly forgettable. Sadly, Dramatic Murder ... -
Mr Pottermack’s Oversight T by R Austin Freeman – Review
By Sarah Morgan Here’s a neat little fact for you: the Columbo TV series came about because American TV executives ... -
Someone from the Past by Margot Bennett – Review
By Sarah Morgan Love, glamour, deceit and jealousy all feature in Margot Bennett’s eighth novel, originally published in 1955 and ... -
He Who Whispers by John Dickson Carr – Review
By Sarah Morgan Whether he was writing under his real name or the pseudonyms Carter Dickson, Carr Dickson, or Roger ... -
Suddenly At His Residence by Christianna Brand – Review
By Sarah Morgan Every year, the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association holds an event specialising in children’s books and crime fiction ... -
The Wheel Spins by Ethel Lina White – Review
By Sarah Morgan Agatha Christie, Dorothy L Sayers, Margaret Allingham… the Golden Age of crime fiction is packed full of ... -
Twice Round the Clock by Billie Houston – Review
By Sandra Callard In the annals of literature, 1935 stands as a time ensnared by the fervent allure of crime ... -
The Little Blue Flames and Other Uncanny Tales by A.M Burrage – Review
By Karl Hornsey This beautifully presented collection of short stories by A.M Burrage is a must for anyone with a ...
