September Books

[pandop]

Better late than never I suppose. 

38: The Palace of Heavenly Pleasure Adam Williams 

Set in China at the time of the Boxer Rebellion. Very interesting, lots of history and fantastic characters. I am very much looking forward to reading the next book. 

40: The Crime at Black Dudley Margery Allingham

This is the first time I have read an Albert Campion mystery, and I quite enjoyed it. I am not sure I will like Margery Allingham's work as much as I like Agatha Christie's, but I will definitely read more. 

41: Below Stairs Margaret Powell

I read this in a day, as it wasn't very long, and it was quite an easy read. I have to say I was very disappointed in it. For all it is being advertised on the back of things like Downton, the author only worked in a very large house very briefly  - and didn't actually spend that long in service. She also seemed very bitter about all her experiences, except those in the large house. 

Comments

[coastwallker.livejournal.com]

I loved The Palace of Heavenly Pleasures. It was such an involved story and as you say, so much history.