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books to read during a stormy wintery night...
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Death at the Crossroads: A Samurai Mystery (Samurai Mysteries)Death at the Crossroads: A Samurai Mystery (Samurai Mysteries) by Dale Furutani
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The first book in a brilliant new series! And what a stupendous first parter this is!!
Jade Palace Vendetta: A Samurai Mystery (Samurai Mysteries)Jade Palace Vendetta: A Samurai Mystery (Samurai Mysteries) by Dale Furutani
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Dale Furutani doesn't miss a beat: this second part of the trilogy is as absorbing as the first book in the series!
Kill the Shogun: A Samurai Mystery (Samurai Mysteries)Kill the Shogun: A Samurai Mystery (Samurai Mysteries) by Dale Furutani
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A thrilling conclusion to the trilogy! Easily one of the best historical mystery series around.
A Place of ExecutionA Place of Execution by Val McDermid
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A brilliant and taut mystery, definitely the best mystery novel to be published this year.
The Club DumasThe Club Dumas by Arturo Perez-Reverte
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An engrossing and absorbing puzzle. And what a mind teaser! This is one book that I do enjoy rereading over and over again, each time finding something new.
Belladonna at Belstone (Knights Templar)Belladonna at Belstone (Knights Templar) by Michael Jecks
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The entire series is brilliant, and this mystery is one of the best, with enough twists and turns to keep the avid mystery reader happy!
Lady in Gil (Gil trilogy, Book 1)Lady in Gil (Gil trilogy, Book 1) by Rebecca Bradley
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The best sci-fi/fantasy novel I've read in a long time... where's the sequel?
FredericaFrederica by Georgette Heyer
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One of the best regency romace novels around; also possessing the most charming of heroines as well. This wickedly witty comedy of manners will keep you in stitches even as the romance unfolds.
Talisman RingTalisman Ring by Georgette Heyer
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Another gem from Georgette Heyer! This book possesses a plot that boasts of an unsolved murder, a disinherited and wronged heir, and several hair rasing adventures. All in all a rollicking good read.
Cousin KateCousin Kate by Georgette Heyer
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A brilliant mix of the romance and the gothic genres; this book also has one of the most gallant and charming of heroines.
Bridget Jones's DiaryBridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
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One of the wittest takes on "Pride and Prejudice"; Bridget Jonese is the modern day every woman, and you're just so relieved when she finally comes out on top!!
Bridget Jones : The Edge of ReasonBridget Jones : The Edge of Reason by Helen Fielding
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A brilliant take on Jane Austen's "Persuasion"... I hope that there is another Bridget Jones saga in the wings! I cannot wait to see which Jane Austen novel the next book will be modelled on!
I Capture the CastleI Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
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This book is definitely a classic -- witty and touching and above all, written with grace and lyricism. This book should be required reading in schools.
Murder of a Small-Town Honey (Scumble River Mysteries, Book 1)Murder of a Small-Town Honey (Scumble River Mysteries, Book 1) by Denise Swanson
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One of the best American "cozy" murder mysteries I've read this year.
Lord St. Claire's Angel (Zebra Regency Romance)Lord St. Claire's Angel (Zebra Regency Romance) by Donna Simpson
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A poignant and touching romance... not quite the usual fare, thank goodness.