Currently reading THE DAY OF ATONEMENT by David Liss. This is a stand alone but in the same world as his previous books. Here's a description:
Sebastião Raposa is only thirteen when his parents are unjustly imprisoned, never to be seen again, and he is forced to flee Portugal lest he too fall victim to the Inquisition. But ten years in exile only serve to whet his appetite for vengeance. Returning at last to Lisbon, in the guise of English businessman Sebastian Foxx, he is no longer a frightened boy but a dangerous man tormented by violent impulses. Haunted by the specter of all he has lost—including his exquisite first love—Foxx is determined to right old wrongs by punishing an unforgivable enemy with unrelenting fury. Well schooled by his benefactor, the notorious bounty hunter Benjamin Weaver, in the use of wits, fists, and a variety of weapons, Foxx stalks the ruthless Inquisitor priest Pedro Azinheiro. But in a city ruled by terror and treachery, where money and information can buy power and trump any law, no enemy should be underestimated and no ally can be trusted. Having risked everything, and once again under the watchful eye of the Inquisition, Foxx finds his plans unraveling as he becomes drawn into the struggles of old friends—and new enemies—none of whom, like Lisbon itself, are what they seem. Compelled to play a game of deception and greed, Sebastian Foxx will find himself befriended, betrayed, tempted by desire, and tormented by personal turmoil. And when a twist of fate turns his carefully laid plans to chaos, he will be forced to choose between surrendering to bloodlust or serving the cause of mercy.
Published 2014, it has 384 pages. This is a loan from the library.
Last night's The Walking Dead was frustrating. Last we saw our band, they lost a beloved character. Then the weeks' long mid-season break. Back last night .... another beloved character is killed off. Bah. Not sad this time, just feel manipulated and angry. Bah, I say. One more chance, people..... And :
Seriously.
Nothing on TV tonight as far as I remember so I'll be reading and early to bed. It's been a Monday from you know where. Will have a glass of wine and reading and bed.
Much love,
PK the Bookeemonster
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