Busy day at work. I ran a couple errands afterward then walked Tug. Now I'm checking on some emails and news before putting on the pj's and reading in bed.
I think I've given up on the Lindsey Davis. I was so looking forward to it because of the subject matter -- the English Civil War -- but it has turned out to be more tell than show which is irritating and boring. I finally got the call from the bookstore that my new Alan Gordon was ready to pick up so I have that to start tonight.
THE PARISIAN PRODIGAL by Alan Gordon. This is 8th of 8 in series featuring Feste, aka Theophilos, and Claudia in early 13th century Europe, in the Fools’ Guild series. Here's a description:
When a swashbuckling stranger shows up at Count Raimon VI's chateau in May 1205 claiming to be the count's hitherto unknown brother, Toulouse's ruler taps one of his court's best minds to investigate—Theophilos the fool. A jester by trade only, Theophilos will need every bit of his considerable wit to solve a conundrum that turns increasingly treacherous after a flame-haired beauty is found slain in her brothel boudoir, the count's putative sibling still asleep beside her. Theophilos will also need crucial assists from his partners in crime solving, including his bewitching wife, Claudia—a duke's daughter equally adept with riposte or rapier—and their scarily precocious 12-year-old apprentice, Helga.
This book was published last week and has 336 pages. It is a MOST EXCELLENT histmyst series. Truly, this series is my highest and strongest recomendation, always. I think it is a brilliant concept, executed very humerously. But start at the beginning with THIRTEENTH NIGHT.
With that, I'll leave you to your own devices, and I'll go get comfy with my book. :)
Much love,
PK the Bookeemonster
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