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Riveting fiction 2007
By an Amazon.com customer
The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A NovelThe Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel by Michael Chabon
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Jewish noir: not always pacy, but always engaging.
Zoia's Gold: A NovelZoia's Gold: A Novel by Philip Sington
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A seductive Russian painter with a dark secret. Fascinating.
GhostwalkGhostwalk by Rebecca Stott
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Newton, Cambridge and the mysteries of light. Enjoyable mystery.
The Book of Air and ShadowsThe Book of Air and Shadows by Michael Gruber
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A lost play by Shakespeare, and murder thrown in. Great fun.
Christine Falls: A NovelChristine Falls: A Novel by Benjamin Black
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Luminous prose by Booker winner John Banville (for it is he) lifts this Irish mystery onto a higher plane.
Mistress of the Art of DeathMistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin
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Gruesome historical novel of Medieval England. Surprisingly, it works.
The ObservationsThe Observations by Jane Harris
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An authentic voice brings this tale of a 15-year-old Scots girl to life.
Restless: A NovelRestless: A Novel by William Boyd
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Thirty years after World War II, a female spy gone to ground finally reveals her identity to her daughter. A pacy read, well written.
The Thirteenth Tale: A NovelThe Thirteenth Tale: A Novel by Diane Setterfield
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Engaging and bookish mystery. I expected slightly more, but it was still a good read.