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1Ameise1
Welcome on my 2nd thread.
I am still not as active here as I would like, but I would like to send you a few spring greetings from my hometown of Zürich.
I am still not as active here as I would like, but I would like to send you a few spring greetings from my hometown of Zürich.
2Ameise1
January
# 1 Irisches Roulette by Hannah O'Brien (4 stars)
# 2 End Of Watch by Stephen King (4½ stars)
# 3 Irische Nacht by Hannah O'Brien (4 stars)
# 4 Provenzalische Intrige by Sophie Bonnet (4 stars)
# 5 The Diamond Caper by Peter Mayle (3 stars)
# 6 The Cinderella Murder by Mary Higgins Clark (4 stars)
February
# 7 Banker by Dick Francis (4½ stars)
# 8 Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz (4 stars)
# 9 Innocent by David Baldacci (4½ stars)
#10 Slow Horses by Mick Herron (4½ stars)
#11 Dead Lions by Mick Herron (4½ stars)
March
#12 The Scarred Woman by Jussi Adler-Olsen (4 stars)
#13 Extraordinary People by Peter May (4½ stars)
#14 Odds Against by Dick Francis (4½ stars)
#15 Sommer, Meer und der Tote im Pool by Inez Velazquez (3½ stars)
#16 The Critic by Peter May (4½ stars)
#17 The Outsider by Stephen King (4½ stars)
3Ameise1
April
#18 The Hit by David Baldacci (4½ stars)
#19 The Babylon Idol by Scott Mariani (4½ stars)
#20 Der Fluch vom Gardasee by Alessandro Montano (4 stars)
#21 An Uncertain Place by Fred Vargas (5 stars)
#22Death Distilled by Melinda Mullet (4½ stars)
#23 The Ghost Riders of Ordebec by Fred Vargas (4½ stars)
May
#24 Die Kraft des Bösen by Fabio Paretta (4 stars)
#25 Gezeitenspiel by Benjamin Cors (4½ stars)
#26 Bonecrack by Dick Francis (4½ stars)
#27 Der Kommissar von Barfleur by Maria Dries (4 stars)
#28 Totenweg by Romy Folck (4½ stars)
#29 Brennender Midi by Cay Rademacher (4½ stars)
#30 Trügerisches Neapel by Fabio Paretta (4½ stars)
#31 Leuchtfeuer by Benjamin Cors (4½ stars)
#32 Police at the Station and They Don't Look Friendly by Adrian McKinty (4½ stars)
#33 Todesmal by Andreas Gruber (4½ stars)
#34 Die Bühne des Sterbens by Hendrik Falkenberg (4 stars)
June
#35 The Crucifix Killer by Chris Carter (4 stars)
#36 Der Frühling des Commissario Ricciardi by Maurizio De Giovanni (4 stars)
#37 Tödlicher Lavendel by Remy Eyssen (4 stars)
#38 Schwarzer Lavendel by Remy Eyssen (4½ stars)
#39 Isländisch Roulette by Óskar Hrafn Thorvaldsson (3½ stars)
#40 The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton (4 stars)
#41 Die Akademiemorde by Martin Olczak (4½ stars)
July
#42 Hochamt in Neapel by Stefan von der Lahr (4½ stars)
#43 Tödliches Capri by Fabio Paretta (4½ stars)
#44 Real Tigers by Mick Herron (4 stars)
#45 Leichenblume by Anne Mette Hancock (4 stars)
#46 Mandelblütenmord by Christina Gruber (4 stars)
#47 Der Teufel von Mallorca by Christina Gruber (4 stars)
#48 Der fünfte Tag by Jake Woodhouse (4 stars)
#49 Der Tod der Mrs Westaway by Ruth Ware (4½ stars)
August
#50 Der langsame Tod der Luciana B by Guillermo Martínez (3 stars)
#51 Bitterer Calvados by Catherine Simon (4 stars)
#52 Nur wenn du mir vertraust by Deborah Crombie (4½ stars)
#53 Mörderische Côte d'Azur by Christine Cazon (4 stars)
#54 Scott Manson / Die falsche Neun by Philip Kerr (3 stars)
#55 Lost in Fuseta by Gil Ribeiro (4½ stars)
#56 Leiser Tod in Lissabon by Catrin George Ponciano (4½ stars)
#57 Guter Bulle, böser Bulle by J. A. Konrath (4½)
#58 Ein Gentleman in Arles – Tödliche Täuschung by Anthony Coles (4½ stars)
#59 Und niemand soll dich finden by Mary Higgins Clark (4½ stars)
#60 Gefährlicher Lavendel by Remy Eyssen (4½ stars)
#61 Lost in Fuseta - Spur der Schatten by Gil Ribeiro (4½ stars)
September
#62 Sommer in der kleinen Bäckerei am Strandweg Jenny Colgan (4 stars)
#63 Die gefallene Schneekönigin by Gabriela Kasperski (4½ stars)
#64 Der Hirte by Ingar Johnsrud (4½ stars)
#65 Provenzalisches Feuer by Sophie Bonnet (3½ stars)
#66 Das Grab unter Zedern by Remy Eyssen (4 stars)
October
#67 Weiße Fracht: Lost in Fuseta by Gil Ribeiro (4½ stars)
#68 Der letzte Pilger by Gard Sveen (4½ stars)
#69 Cold Case - Das verschwundene Mädchen by Tina Frennstedt (4½ stars)
#70 Spook Street by Mick Herron (4½ stars)
#71 Der Bote by Ingar Johnsrud (4½ stars)
#72 Teufels Kälte by Gard Sveen (4 stars)
#73 The Kill List by Frederick Forsyth (4 stars)
November
#74 Bluthaus by Romy Fölck (4½ stars)
#75 Der Carrier by Matthias Berg (3 stars)
#76 Intrigen an der Côte d'Azur by Christine Cazon (3½ stars)
#76 Der einsame Bote by Gard Sveen (4 stars)
#77 Die guten Frauen von Christianssund by Anna Grue (4½ stars)
December
#78 Stürmische Côte d'Azur by Christine Cazon (4 stars)
#79 Oy Vey, Maria! A Mrs. Kaplan Mystery by Mark Reutlinger (3½ stars)
#80 The Sleeping Beauty Killer by Mary Higgins Clark (4½ stars)
#81 Die stille Tochter by Gard Sveen (4½ stars)
#18 The Hit by David Baldacci (4½ stars)
#19 The Babylon Idol by Scott Mariani (4½ stars)
#20 Der Fluch vom Gardasee by Alessandro Montano (4 stars)
#21 An Uncertain Place by Fred Vargas (5 stars)
#22Death Distilled by Melinda Mullet (4½ stars)
#23 The Ghost Riders of Ordebec by Fred Vargas (4½ stars)
May
#24 Die Kraft des Bösen by Fabio Paretta (4 stars)
#25 Gezeitenspiel by Benjamin Cors (4½ stars)
#26 Bonecrack by Dick Francis (4½ stars)
#27 Der Kommissar von Barfleur by Maria Dries (4 stars)
#28 Totenweg by Romy Folck (4½ stars)
#29 Brennender Midi by Cay Rademacher (4½ stars)
#30 Trügerisches Neapel by Fabio Paretta (4½ stars)
#31 Leuchtfeuer by Benjamin Cors (4½ stars)
#32 Police at the Station and They Don't Look Friendly by Adrian McKinty (4½ stars)
#33 Todesmal by Andreas Gruber (4½ stars)
#34 Die Bühne des Sterbens by Hendrik Falkenberg (4 stars)
June
#35 The Crucifix Killer by Chris Carter (4 stars)
#36 Der Frühling des Commissario Ricciardi by Maurizio De Giovanni (4 stars)
#37 Tödlicher Lavendel by Remy Eyssen (4 stars)
#38 Schwarzer Lavendel by Remy Eyssen (4½ stars)
#39 Isländisch Roulette by Óskar Hrafn Thorvaldsson (3½ stars)
#40 The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton (4 stars)
#41 Die Akademiemorde by Martin Olczak (4½ stars)
July
#42 Hochamt in Neapel by Stefan von der Lahr (4½ stars)
#43 Tödliches Capri by Fabio Paretta (4½ stars)
#44 Real Tigers by Mick Herron (4 stars)
#45 Leichenblume by Anne Mette Hancock (4 stars)
#46 Mandelblütenmord by Christina Gruber (4 stars)
#47 Der Teufel von Mallorca by Christina Gruber (4 stars)
#48 Der fünfte Tag by Jake Woodhouse (4 stars)
#49 Der Tod der Mrs Westaway by Ruth Ware (4½ stars)
August
#50 Der langsame Tod der Luciana B by Guillermo Martínez (3 stars)
#51 Bitterer Calvados by Catherine Simon (4 stars)
#52 Nur wenn du mir vertraust by Deborah Crombie (4½ stars)
#53 Mörderische Côte d'Azur by Christine Cazon (4 stars)
#54 Scott Manson / Die falsche Neun by Philip Kerr (3 stars)
#55 Lost in Fuseta by Gil Ribeiro (4½ stars)
#56 Leiser Tod in Lissabon by Catrin George Ponciano (4½ stars)
#57 Guter Bulle, böser Bulle by J. A. Konrath (4½)
#58 Ein Gentleman in Arles – Tödliche Täuschung by Anthony Coles (4½ stars)
#59 Und niemand soll dich finden by Mary Higgins Clark (4½ stars)
#60 Gefährlicher Lavendel by Remy Eyssen (4½ stars)
#61 Lost in Fuseta - Spur der Schatten by Gil Ribeiro (4½ stars)
September
#62 Sommer in der kleinen Bäckerei am Strandweg Jenny Colgan (4 stars)
#63 Die gefallene Schneekönigin by Gabriela Kasperski (4½ stars)
#64 Der Hirte by Ingar Johnsrud (4½ stars)
#65 Provenzalisches Feuer by Sophie Bonnet (3½ stars)
#66 Das Grab unter Zedern by Remy Eyssen (4 stars)
October
#67 Weiße Fracht: Lost in Fuseta by Gil Ribeiro (4½ stars)
#68 Der letzte Pilger by Gard Sveen (4½ stars)
#69 Cold Case - Das verschwundene Mädchen by Tina Frennstedt (4½ stars)
#70 Spook Street by Mick Herron (4½ stars)
#71 Der Bote by Ingar Johnsrud (4½ stars)
#72 Teufels Kälte by Gard Sveen (4 stars)
#73 The Kill List by Frederick Forsyth (4 stars)
November
#74 Bluthaus by Romy Fölck (4½ stars)
#75 Der Carrier by Matthias Berg (3 stars)
#76 Intrigen an der Côte d'Azur by Christine Cazon (3½ stars)
#76 Der einsame Bote by Gard Sveen (4 stars)
#77 Die guten Frauen von Christianssund by Anna Grue (4½ stars)
December
#78 Stürmische Côte d'Azur by Christine Cazon (4 stars)
#79 Oy Vey, Maria! A Mrs. Kaplan Mystery by Mark Reutlinger (3½ stars)
#80 The Sleeping Beauty Killer by Mary Higgins Clark (4½ stars)
#81 Die stille Tochter by Gard Sveen (4½ stars)
5Ameise1
Ok, here's an update:
My younger daughter was able to leave the hospital on Thursday. She is doing well under the circumstances. She will now need time until she is back to full strength, that was no different for me after my gallbladder removal.
Thomas drove to Davos on Wednesday because the surgeon who had operated on him in February called him for a follow-up check. Thomas went by train, with a book and his mobile phone, to Davos. In the course of the afternoon he called me to tell me that they would keep him in the hospital and that he would be operated on again on Thursday morning because a piece of bone had splintered off. He also asked if I could send him the charging cable for his mobile phone; he could still buy underwear, T-shirts and books in Davos. Ok, I made a package with the electronic items and wanted to mail it to him. Unfortunately, this was not possible, because everything is reduced due to Easter and express nothing at all. I tried DHL, but this did not work either. I called our telephone provider because I knew that they had a branch in Davos, but I also got a rejection because the shop in Davos works as a franchising company and therefore couldn't bill for it. So I called a shop in Davos where we shop very often when we are in Davos and I knew that they had a department with electronic things. The lady was very helpful. She told me that she had everything on site and gave me the phone number of a small taxi operator. He picked up the ordered goods, brought them to the hospital and Thomas was able to pay him. Thomas OP went well and if everything goes well, he can leave the hospital tomorrow, Sunday.
Yesterday I had the feeling to be able to breathe deeply for the first time when I received the message from my father (he lives in Thailand) via whatssapp that he would like to happily share with us all that he got married on April 2nd. You can all imagine that I, but also my siblings, are not at all enthusiastic. Tonight my siblings, their partners, Thomas and I will have a conference call.
So, this is the latest from my front.
I wish you all a relaxing Easter.
My younger daughter was able to leave the hospital on Thursday. She is doing well under the circumstances. She will now need time until she is back to full strength, that was no different for me after my gallbladder removal.
Thomas drove to Davos on Wednesday because the surgeon who had operated on him in February called him for a follow-up check. Thomas went by train, with a book and his mobile phone, to Davos. In the course of the afternoon he called me to tell me that they would keep him in the hospital and that he would be operated on again on Thursday morning because a piece of bone had splintered off. He also asked if I could send him the charging cable for his mobile phone; he could still buy underwear, T-shirts and books in Davos. Ok, I made a package with the electronic items and wanted to mail it to him. Unfortunately, this was not possible, because everything is reduced due to Easter and express nothing at all. I tried DHL, but this did not work either. I called our telephone provider because I knew that they had a branch in Davos, but I also got a rejection because the shop in Davos works as a franchising company and therefore couldn't bill for it. So I called a shop in Davos where we shop very often when we are in Davos and I knew that they had a department with electronic things. The lady was very helpful. She told me that she had everything on site and gave me the phone number of a small taxi operator. He picked up the ordered goods, brought them to the hospital and Thomas was able to pay him. Thomas OP went well and if everything goes well, he can leave the hospital tomorrow, Sunday.
Yesterday I had the feeling to be able to breathe deeply for the first time when I received the message from my father (he lives in Thailand) via whatssapp that he would like to happily share with us all that he got married on April 2nd. You can all imagine that I, but also my siblings, are not at all enthusiastic. Tonight my siblings, their partners, Thomas and I will have a conference call.
So, this is the latest from my front.
I wish you all a relaxing Easter.
6Ameise1
book 17 ♫ Read in German
The Outsider
This Stephen King crime thriller was also great. As with the Bill Hodges Trilogy, there is a lot of paranormal and Holy also made an important contribution to solving the case.
It all started with an arrest carried out by an avid police officer and an equally ambitious prosecutor. But, as always, appearances are deceptive, the watertight evidence is crumbling, doubts arise and while government officials are still holding on to their evidence, people are dying. Holy tries to open the eyes of the police officer, but that takes time.
It was very exciting from the start. I highly recommend it.
The OutsiderThis Stephen King crime thriller was also great. As with the Bill Hodges Trilogy, there is a lot of paranormal and Holy also made an important contribution to solving the case.
It all started with an arrest carried out by an avid police officer and an equally ambitious prosecutor. But, as always, appearances are deceptive, the watertight evidence is crumbling, doubts arise and while government officials are still holding on to their evidence, people are dying. Holy tries to open the eyes of the police officer, but that takes time.
It was very exciting from the start. I highly recommend it.
7Ameise1
book 18 Read in German
The Hit
The second volume of the Will Robie series was also gripping. I couldn't put the book aside.
Will gets the job of taking out a colleague because she is suspected of killing important people in the agency. Will can hardly imagine why she is doing this, but over time he finds that she has a mission to eliminate traitors from within the agency. Will supports her in this. They are in constant danger, they can't trust anyone, only Vance, Will's FBI contact is on their side.
There are many dead and Will is also afraid for Julie, since she is his Achilles heel.
The HitThe second volume of the Will Robie series was also gripping. I couldn't put the book aside.
Will gets the job of taking out a colleague because she is suspected of killing important people in the agency. Will can hardly imagine why she is doing this, but over time he finds that she has a mission to eliminate traitors from within the agency. Will supports her in this. They are in constant danger, they can't trust anyone, only Vance, Will's FBI contact is on their side.
There are many dead and Will is also afraid for Julie, since she is his Achilles heel.
8FAMeulstee
Happy new thread, Barbara!
>5 Ameise1: So sorry to read that Thomas had to have surgery again. And the message from your father didn't cheer you either :'(
I hope that despite all this, you could take a bit of rest during your time off. You sure need it!
Sending healing thoughts for your husband and your daughter, and some (((hugs))) to you.
>5 Ameise1: So sorry to read that Thomas had to have surgery again. And the message from your father didn't cheer you either :'(
I hope that despite all this, you could take a bit of rest during your time off. You sure need it!
Sending healing thoughts for your husband and your daughter, and some (((hugs))) to you.
10karenmarie
Hi Barbara! Happy new thread. Lovely photos.
From your last thread, Extraordinary People was on my shelves, just waiting for the right time, and I’ve moved it onto my desk so that I might open it soon. I’m so glad Odds Against worked well for you. 4.5 stars, impressive.
>5 Ameise1: I’m so sorry Thomas had to have another operation. You were persistent and diligent in getting him the charger he needed – it just shouldn’t have been that hard. I’m glad your daughter left the hospital and is slowly recovering.
Yikes about your father getting married. I know that this is a sore subject with you and hope that the family conference call can either bring relief to the stress and frustration or leave you all feeling better about the whole thing.
>6 Ameise1: I read this one in 2018 and agree, it was quite good.
You've got way too much going on, and I hope things can settle down a bit. You've been reading some good books, though, and I hope that's a good escape for you.
From your last thread, Extraordinary People was on my shelves, just waiting for the right time, and I’ve moved it onto my desk so that I might open it soon. I’m so glad Odds Against worked well for you. 4.5 stars, impressive.
>5 Ameise1: I’m so sorry Thomas had to have another operation. You were persistent and diligent in getting him the charger he needed – it just shouldn’t have been that hard. I’m glad your daughter left the hospital and is slowly recovering.
Yikes about your father getting married. I know that this is a sore subject with you and hope that the family conference call can either bring relief to the stress and frustration or leave you all feeling better about the whole thing.
>6 Ameise1: I read this one in 2018 and agree, it was quite good.
You've got way too much going on, and I hope things can settle down a bit. You've been reading some good books, though, and I hope that's a good escape for you.
11Ameise1
>8 FAMeulstee: Thank you very much, Anita. Your kind words and the virtual hug are good for me. I will certainly come to read today.
>9 msf59: Thank you, Mark. Unfortunately, RL is currently in the way. I would love to visit all of the threads.
>9 msf59: Thank you, Mark. Unfortunately, RL is currently in the way. I would love to visit all of the threads.
13scaifea
My goodness you're life it busy right now, Barbara! I'm glad that you got the phone stuff sorted for Thomas, but that must of been stressful trying to figure out a solution! And I'm sorry about your dad. *hugs*
14Ameise1
>10 karenmarie: Hi Karen, I hope you enjoy the Enzo series as much as I do. It is really recommended.
It looks like Thomas can come home tomorrow. I'll talk to him on the phone tonight.
Yes, my father is a number of its own. My brother will speak to him on the phone tomorrow. Maybe then we'll see more clearly.
Definitely, books help to switch off during these times. I just wish I had more time and energy to be on LT more.
>12 PaulCranswick: Thank you Paul. It is not difficult to post beautiful photos of Zurich, because there are many beautiful corners here. Maybe you will find your way here one day.
>13 scaifea: Thank you, Amber. Yes, it was actually an adventure until I found a way to get Thomas the charging cables. Fortunately, there are always nice people somewhere who can help you. Thomas gave the taxi driver a generous tip and I called him again to thank him.
It looks like Thomas can come home tomorrow. I'll talk to him on the phone tonight.
Yes, my father is a number of its own. My brother will speak to him on the phone tomorrow. Maybe then we'll see more clearly.
Definitely, books help to switch off during these times. I just wish I had more time and energy to be on LT more.
>12 PaulCranswick: Thank you Paul. It is not difficult to post beautiful photos of Zurich, because there are many beautiful corners here. Maybe you will find your way here one day.
>13 scaifea: Thank you, Amber. Yes, it was actually an adventure until I found a way to get Thomas the charging cables. Fortunately, there are always nice people somewhere who can help you. Thomas gave the taxi driver a generous tip and I called him again to thank him.
15johnsimpson
Hi Barbara my dear, sorry to hear that Thomas had to have further surgery and hope he comes home tomorrow. What a performance you had with the charging cable but a good end with the folks in Davos who sorted things out for you and Thomas.
Hope that the family conference call went well, your Father sounds like a real character but what a way to share news.
Your pictures at the top of your new thread are wonderful my dear and i always love seeing them.
Wishing you all a relaxed weekend and send love and hugs to you all from both of us dear friend.
Hope that the family conference call went well, your Father sounds like a real character but what a way to share news.
Your pictures at the top of your new thread are wonderful my dear and i always love seeing them.
Wishing you all a relaxed weekend and send love and hugs to you all from both of us dear friend.
16drneutron
Happy new thread!
Wow, life sure sounds crowded for you right now. I’m hoping things settle down soon!
Wow, life sure sounds crowded for you right now. I’m hoping things settle down soon!
17SirThomas
Happy new thread, Barbara - and Happy Easter!
Thank you for sharing the gorgeous pics.
All the best to your daughter and your husband. It's great that there are still stores that care about customer satisfaction.
That's why we also try to shop as much as possible in the smaller local stores.
Don't let your father drag you down too much, he has his life and you have yours - even if it's hard.
>6 Ameise1: The book is awesome!
Thank you for sharing the gorgeous pics.
All the best to your daughter and your husband. It's great that there are still stores that care about customer satisfaction.
That's why we also try to shop as much as possible in the smaller local stores.
Don't let your father drag you down too much, he has his life and you have yours - even if it's hard.
>6 Ameise1: The book is awesome!
18Carmenere
Happy Easter, Barbara!
Spring has certainly sprung in Zurich! How lovely!!
It seems this spring is a reawakening not only of trees and plants but humankind itself. With covid vaccines rolling out here for anyone over 16 it feels like freedom is returning.
Spring has certainly sprung in Zurich! How lovely!!
It seems this spring is a reawakening not only of trees and plants but humankind itself. With covid vaccines rolling out here for anyone over 16 it feels like freedom is returning.
20Trifolia
Happy Easter, Barbara!
With your husband, daughter and father, you sure have a full plate of worries. I hope Thomas will be home today and that he may recover swiftly after his operation. One day at a time.
With your husband, daughter and father, you sure have a full plate of worries. I hope Thomas will be home today and that he may recover swiftly after his operation. One day at a time.
21connie53
>5 Ameise1: Happy new thread, Barbara. I read about things happening and scrolled back to thread 1. Barb, what a year you are having. You must be exhausted! I hope everything is getting better now. Thinking of you and the family.
22PersephonesLibrary
Happy new thread, Barbara!
The pictures of Zurich are lovely! Are those rose heads swimming in a fountain/well?
I hope you have a nice Easter weekend despite the circumstances - and get a moment for yourself to relax and reenergize!
The pictures of Zurich are lovely! Are those rose heads swimming in a fountain/well?
I hope you have a nice Easter weekend despite the circumstances - and get a moment for yourself to relax and reenergize!
23thornton37814
Lovely blooms up there! Hope you are enjoying spring!
24richardderus
Your life has not become boring in the past year, has it? I'm so sorry for the stress you and your family are all experiencing.
I hope your reading can help with the irritation, at the least.
I hope your reading can help with the irritation, at the least.
25charl08
Sorry to read about everything you have on your plate right now, Barbara. As the wiser ones above have said already, hope that you will get some time to sit back and relax.
26BLBera
Happy new thread, Barbara. I wish both your daughter and Thomas a speedy recovery. I love your photos. I am reading The Other Einstein right now, set in beautiful Zurich.
27Sakerfalcon
Happy spring Barbara! I love the photos of Zurich, so beautiful. I was there for a couple of days in 1997 and would love to go back. I admire your persistence in getting Thomas the things he needed; thank goodness for small shops whose owners go the extra mile to help their customers. And I hope the conference call with your family about your father brings you all some relief, if only that of having vented your feelings together.
28connie53
I hope you are doing fine, Barbara, relatively speaking. And that Thomas is getting better.
29richardderus
Hi Barbara, I'm floating through to leave happy-days-for-you wishes bobbing in my wake.
30Ameise1
Dear friends, thank you very much for your kind words. Thomas came back home on Easter Sunday. Unfortunately he is still immobile and it will take a while. He's fed up with it now, because he can't do anything. He is a loyal customer of our local library because he reads a lot. He has to go back to Davos to see his surgeon for a check-up on Wednesday, April 28. This time he has to take the hand luggage trolley with the most essential utensils with him because I don't feel like organizing everything again if they keep him in Davos.
Professionally, it is a little easier for me thanks to the wonderful students from the pedagogical college. Unfortunately, my teammate and I have big problems with our new school special education teacher. We are now getting support from our headmaster and he is already looking for someone else.
After the spring break, our school starts weekly mass testing. Depending on how many Covid cases are found, individual classes are quarantined or only individual children.
At least I was able to register for the Covid vaccination. But it will certainly be the middle to the end of May before I can arrange a vaccination appointment. At the moment it is still the turn of the vulnerable person, 65+ and the health worker. A few days ago we learned that only a fifth of the vaccine doses ordered for April were delivered to Switzerland. From this you can easily see that everything will take a long time.
I will spend the spring break, which starts on May 1st, at home.
Professionally, it is a little easier for me thanks to the wonderful students from the pedagogical college. Unfortunately, my teammate and I have big problems with our new school special education teacher. We are now getting support from our headmaster and he is already looking for someone else.
After the spring break, our school starts weekly mass testing. Depending on how many Covid cases are found, individual classes are quarantined or only individual children.
At least I was able to register for the Covid vaccination. But it will certainly be the middle to the end of May before I can arrange a vaccination appointment. At the moment it is still the turn of the vulnerable person, 65+ and the health worker. A few days ago we learned that only a fifth of the vaccine doses ordered for April were delivered to Switzerland. From this you can easily see that everything will take a long time.
I will spend the spring break, which starts on May 1st, at home.
31Ameise1
Zurich has its charm in every season. After the long winter months, everyone is always happy when the first flowers and trees bloom. The restaurant, café and bar terraces have been allowed to be open again since yesterday. Even if everyone was waiting for it, I hope that the number of Covid cases does not skyrocket. Thomas and I enjoy our garden and will only go out to drink or eat something when we are vaccinated. Ergo, at the earliest in summer.
32Ameise1
book 19
The Babylon Idol
This was the first book in the Ben Hope series that I read.
It contains everything a suspenseful thriller should contain. An ex SAS major and his friends, archaeological excavations, the chaos of war in the Middle East and a villain from the highest ecclesiastical circles.
While repairing a fence in Normandy, Ben Hope's friend is seriously injured. Who was this attack on? Who is behind it? Hope soon realizes that the past has caught up with him and that the former Bishop of Milan is behind it. But until he finds his trail, more people and friends from the past are dying in mortal danger.
Hope can only catch the villain when he travels to Iran with an archeologist friend to find the statue of Babylon. They get from one ambush to the next.
The Babylon IdolThis was the first book in the Ben Hope series that I read.
It contains everything a suspenseful thriller should contain. An ex SAS major and his friends, archaeological excavations, the chaos of war in the Middle East and a villain from the highest ecclesiastical circles.
While repairing a fence in Normandy, Ben Hope's friend is seriously injured. Who was this attack on? Who is behind it? Hope soon realizes that the past has caught up with him and that the former Bishop of Milan is behind it. But until he finds his trail, more people and friends from the past are dying in mortal danger.
Hope can only catch the villain when he travels to Iran with an archeologist friend to find the statue of Babylon. They get from one ambush to the next.
33Ameise1
book 20 Read in German
Der Fluch vom Gardasee
An exciting thriller in the region of Lake Garda in northern Italy. If you know the Alps, you can very well imagine how people tick in the remote valleys and thanks to Lake Garda, the Mediterranean feeling, with all the fine food, is not neglected.
A dead man is found in his apartment in a small village in a side valley of Lake Garda. He was literally executed. He is holding a book that says there will be more murders. Soon the journalist Luca and the inspector Tomasio Giancarlo have to find out that everything will happen because another murder is already happening. Who is behind it? And what is the cause?
Der Fluch vom GardaseeAn exciting thriller in the region of Lake Garda in northern Italy. If you know the Alps, you can very well imagine how people tick in the remote valleys and thanks to Lake Garda, the Mediterranean feeling, with all the fine food, is not neglected.
A dead man is found in his apartment in a small village in a side valley of Lake Garda. He was literally executed. He is holding a book that says there will be more murders. Soon the journalist Luca and the inspector Tomasio Giancarlo have to find out that everything will happen because another murder is already happening. Who is behind it? And what is the cause?
34thornton37814
>33 Ameise1: I can find that one, but only in German. I don't think my German is strong enough to read that. I can read a little theological German at times, but my handle on the rest of the language is inadequate.
35Ameise1
book 21 Read in German
An Uncertain Place
I love the Chief Inspector Adamsberg series. This book was the best I have read from this series so far.
Adamsberg has to investigate a brutal murder case. The corpse is dismembered as if it had passed through a chopper several times. Who could the killer be? Even if the murder appears brutal, all of the side scenes are often a smile. Adamsberg more than lives up to his character as a dreamer and sensitive person. He also gets an unexpected addition to the family and his heart for animals also comes into play.
A great book that I highly recommend.
An Uncertain PlaceI love the Chief Inspector Adamsberg series. This book was the best I have read from this series so far.
Adamsberg has to investigate a brutal murder case. The corpse is dismembered as if it had passed through a chopper several times. Who could the killer be? Even if the murder appears brutal, all of the side scenes are often a smile. Adamsberg more than lives up to his character as a dreamer and sensitive person. He also gets an unexpected addition to the family and his heart for animals also comes into play.
A great book that I highly recommend.
36Ameise1
>34 thornton37814: Lori, I'm sorry it isn't translated into English.
37FAMeulstee
Life still hasn't eased for you, Barbara, with Thomas and some trouble at work. I hope spring lights your mood a bit, with the spring break in sight.
>35 Ameise1: I also enjoyed this one from the Adamsberg series :-)
>35 Ameise1: I also enjoyed this one from the Adamsberg series :-)
38Sakerfalcon
>35 Ameise1: The Adamsberg series is great, and I remember that as being a particularly good book.
39Ameise1
book 22 Read in German
Death Distilled
Photojournalist Abi Logan is back in her adopted home in the Scottish Highlands. She actually just wants to relax, but a body is found on the pub's property that has been buried there for years. Your friend Patrick now works for a whiskey magazine. So that this gets more readers, he would like to hold a whiskey tasting for the Japanese in Abis and Grant's distillery, which Grant does not exactly please. Then Abi meets her teen idol, an old rock musician who is in dire straits because one of his old band members is already dead, another is in a coma and a technician dies during a performance.
She also finds an old script in her house that sheds light on the darkness, as it was in the town about two hundred years ago. And then she is expanding her household with 'sweaters on four legs'
A great cozy mystery.
Death DistilledPhotojournalist Abi Logan is back in her adopted home in the Scottish Highlands. She actually just wants to relax, but a body is found on the pub's property that has been buried there for years. Your friend Patrick now works for a whiskey magazine. So that this gets more readers, he would like to hold a whiskey tasting for the Japanese in Abis and Grant's distillery, which Grant does not exactly please. Then Abi meets her teen idol, an old rock musician who is in dire straits because one of his old band members is already dead, another is in a coma and a technician dies during a performance.
She also finds an old script in her house that sheds light on the darkness, as it was in the town about two hundred years ago. And then she is expanding her household with 'sweaters on four legs'
A great cozy mystery.
40Ameise1
>37 FAMeulstee: Anita, as the saying goes, 'It can only get better'. This afternoon we were informed that the vaccination doses for May will only find their way to Switzerland very much reduced. Ergo, it will be a lot longer before I can register for a vaccination appointment.
Yes, this Adamsberg was really the best I've read so far.
>38 Sakerfalcon: (>27 Sakerfalcon:) Claire, it's nice to hear that you liked Zurich. Maybe we'll meet here one day or, who knows, we'll be in London sooner for a meeting. Definitely not this year. Let's see when it's possible again.
Adamsberg has a large fan base. I'll be reading the next.
Yes, this Adamsberg was really the best I've read so far.
>38 Sakerfalcon: (>27 Sakerfalcon:) Claire, it's nice to hear that you liked Zurich. Maybe we'll meet here one day or, who knows, we'll be in London sooner for a meeting. Definitely not this year. Let's see when it's possible again.
Adamsberg has a large fan base. I'll be reading the next.
42FAMeulstee
>40 Ameise1: There are also problems with delivery of vaccines over here, Barbara.
I hope to get mine before the end of June. Frank will get his first vaccination in May, as he works in health care.
>41 Ameise1: Enjoy your next Adamsberg!
I hope to get mine before the end of June. Frank will get his first vaccination in May, as he works in health care.
>41 Ameise1: Enjoy your next Adamsberg!
43karenmarie
Hi Barbara!
I’m glad that Thomas is home, so sorry he is still immobile, sorry that there are problems at school with the new special ed teacher.
Wow. Weekly mass testing and quarantining. The unpredictability of it must be making you crazy. I do hope you get your vaccination sooner than later. Too bad about the lack of vaccine availability.
At least you have spring break soon.
I’m glad that Thomas is home, so sorry he is still immobile, sorry that there are problems at school with the new special ed teacher.
Wow. Weekly mass testing and quarantining. The unpredictability of it must be making you crazy. I do hope you get your vaccination sooner than later. Too bad about the lack of vaccine availability.
At least you have spring break soon.
44Ameise1
Eureka, signs and wonders are still happening, it's like Christmas, Easter and a birthday together. I went to see my beautician today. During the treatment, she told me that she still had to make a phone call. What I didn't know was that she called her husband, who is a gastroentologist, and asked him if he still had a 'residual dose' this week. And yes, I am the winner. The day after tomorrow I will receive my first Covid-19 vaccination (Moderna).
>42 FAMeulstee: Anita, I hope you get your vaccination quickly.
This Adamsberg is fantastic.
>43 karenmarie: Thank you very much, Karen. Every now and then there are good fairies in this world. I never would have thought that I would meet someone today who would enable me to get a vaccination so quickly.
Yes, teaching with testing and quarantines and the resulting distance learning actually keeps us busy. If all of this is to be over, I'll treat myself to a long wellness vacation.
>42 FAMeulstee: Anita, I hope you get your vaccination quickly.
This Adamsberg is fantastic.
>43 karenmarie: Thank you very much, Karen. Every now and then there are good fairies in this world. I never would have thought that I would meet someone today who would enable me to get a vaccination so quickly.
Yes, teaching with testing and quarantines and the resulting distance learning actually keeps us busy. If all of this is to be over, I'll treat myself to a long wellness vacation.
46SirThomas
YAY for your vaccination, Barbara!
And thank you for increasing mount TBR - I should urgently return to Adamsberg, and >39 Ameise1: sounds very worth to be read.
And thank you for increasing mount TBR - I should urgently return to Adamsberg, and >39 Ameise1: sounds very worth to be read.
47Trifolia
Exciting news about your vaccination. I expect to be vaccinated somewhere in June. Right now the people with chronic disease and 65+ are being vaccinated and then, unless some other groups get priority, people will be vaccinated according to their age from 64 and downwards. But meanwhile, everyone can also inscribe on a list that is used when there are vaccines left because people did not show up or were not able to make it to the vaccination-centre. Then you get a message or a call to ask if you can come the same day. This way, vaccines are not lost and you can get vaccinated quicker. The system seems to be working well, but I'm not really counting on getting vaccinated sooner. I'm more worried about people losing their patience and doing crazy things while the virus is still so virulent.
Good luck with getting vaccinated today!
Good luck with getting vaccinated today!
48PaulCranswick
>14 Ameise1: I do hope to make it to Zurich one day in the not too distant future, Barbara. I have been to the airport passing through a number of times but it is hardly the same thing!
By this time you will have had your vaccine and I hope all is well with no after effects. xx
By this time you will have had your vaccine and I hope all is well with no after effects. xx
49karenmarie
>44 Ameise1: Congrats on your first dose. I hope you got it yesterday and are doing well.
50connie53
Good to hear you have had your first shot, Barbara. I'm getting mine next Thursday (Pfizer). I hope you are doing well
51richardderus
I'm very sure you're eager for the 28th to come. I hope Thomas will get a clean bill of health then!
Enjoy your new week's reads, Barbara, and may your headmaster get a new, congenial special-education teacher soonest.
Enjoy your new week's reads, Barbara, and may your headmaster get a new, congenial special-education teacher soonest.
52karenmarie
Hi again!
Here’s the thread for the next Dick Francis SHARED Read, just created: Third Race at the LT Racetrack: Book 3, Bonecrack
Here’s the thread for the next Dick Francis SHARED Read, just created: Third Race at the LT Racetrack: Book 3, Bonecrack
53LovingLit
>41 Ameise1: looks terrifying! Do you read the scary ones? I totally steer clear :)
54charl08
Glad to read about the vaccine, Barbara. I hope Thomas' recovery is going OK.
>47 Trifolia: what a great idea to have a cancellation list! Given how precious the vaccine is, so good not to waste it.
>47 Trifolia: what a great idea to have a cancellation list! Given how precious the vaccine is, so good not to waste it.
55johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, glad to hear that you have had your first vaccine shot and hope that Thomas has had his or will get it soon. I hope that Thomas' recovery is going well and that his appointment to see the surgeon on the 28th has gone well.
We are still waiting for Amy to give birth, her due date was yesterday but no sign as yet, oh well it will come when it is good and ready.
I hope that you all have a really lovely weekend my dear and we both send love and hugs to you all dear friend.
We are still waiting for Amy to give birth, her due date was yesterday but no sign as yet, oh well it will come when it is good and ready.
I hope that you all have a really lovely weekend my dear and we both send love and hugs to you all dear friend.
56SirThomas
>39 Ameise1: In the meantime I have already read 2 books of the series and enjoyed it very much.
I hope, all is well with you and Thomas and wish you a wonderful weekend.
I hope, all is well with you and Thomas and wish you a wonderful weekend.
57figsfromthistle
Delurking to wish you a wonderful reading weekend.
58PersephonesLibrary
Hi Barbara, I am happy for you to have got the first shot! Yesterday, finally I learned about my to appointments in May and June. I'll get Biontech Pfizer and am really looking forward to it!
It sounds like Thomas' healing process is straining and painful. I am very sorry to hear that!
Hopefully the checkup brings good news! Have a lovely start of the week!
It sounds like Thomas' healing process is straining and painful. I am very sorry to hear that!
Hopefully the checkup brings good news! Have a lovely start of the week!
59Copperskye
Hi Barbara, Congrats on getting your first vaccine and I hope Thomas is feeling better. Your photos in your opening post are gorgeous!
60jnwelch
What Joanne says, Barbara. I"M glad you had the first shot and are on your way to the second. Sorry to hear about Thomas's difficulties. I know how hard it can be to stay patient during recovery, and how important it is that you not lose sight of taking care of yourself. I hope your reading is helping sustain you.
61karenmarie
Hi Barbara! I hope that you're doing well and that Thomas is on the mend.
Is there a wellness vacation planned?
Is there a wellness vacation planned?
62richardderus
Vaccination report? News of Thomas? Anything for those separated by an ocean from fresh news?
63Ameise1
Dear friends, a lot has happened since I was last here.
First off, yes, I read but didn't write a note about a single book (shame on me). I will post the list of books I have read afterwards.
Thomas is much better again. He's been back at work for ten days. At the beginning it was more of an 'ordeal', but things are getting better every day. He's turning sixty next Saturday and we're going to have a small family celebration at our home.
Covid-19:
Thomas and I are both vaccinated twice. But I had to deserve both vaccinations 'hard'. The first time I had the feeling that a whole company had used my upper arm as a punching bag. With the second vaccination I had the whole program with a 36 hour flu (including delirium) and the upper arm pain lasted for two weeks, so I even had to take ibuprofen. But now everything is ok.
My sister spent April in the hospital (covid-19). She doesn't have much memories of how she was there. Now she is fighting her way back step by step.
The most wonderful news:
Our older daughter Isabelle announced two weeks ago that we were going to be grandparents. For several days I only played joyful dances on the floor.
Now we have four working weeks left before the summer vacation begins.
I hope you are all well.
First off, yes, I read but didn't write a note about a single book (shame on me). I will post the list of books I have read afterwards.
Thomas is much better again. He's been back at work for ten days. At the beginning it was more of an 'ordeal', but things are getting better every day. He's turning sixty next Saturday and we're going to have a small family celebration at our home.
Covid-19:
Thomas and I are both vaccinated twice. But I had to deserve both vaccinations 'hard'. The first time I had the feeling that a whole company had used my upper arm as a punching bag. With the second vaccination I had the whole program with a 36 hour flu (including delirium) and the upper arm pain lasted for two weeks, so I even had to take ibuprofen. But now everything is ok.
My sister spent April in the hospital (covid-19). She doesn't have much memories of how she was there. Now she is fighting her way back step by step.
The most wonderful news:
Our older daughter Isabelle announced two weeks ago that we were going to be grandparents. For several days I only played joyful dances on the floor.
Now we have four working weeks left before the summer vacation begins.
I hope you are all well.
64Ameise1
What I've read over the past month and a half :
The Ghost Riders of Ordebec by Fred Vargas (4½ stars)
Die Kraft des Bösen by Fabio Paretta (4 stars)
Gezeitenspiel by Benjamin Cors (4½ stars)
Bonecrack by Dick Francis (4½: stars)
Der Kommissar von Barfleur by Maria Dries (4 stars)
Totenweg by Romy Folck (4½ stars)
Brennender Midi by Cay Rademacher (4½ stars)
Trügerisches Neapel by Fabio Paretta (4½ stars)
Leuchtfeuer by Benjamin Cors (4½ stars)
Police at the Station and They Don't Look Friendly by Adrian McKinty (4½ stars)
Todesmal by Andreas Gruber (4½ stars)
Die Bühne des Sterbens by Hendrik Falkenberg (4 stars)
The Crucifix Killer by Chris Carter (4 stars)
Der Frühling des Commissario Ricciardi by Maurizio De Giovanni (4 stars)
Tödlicher Lavendel by Remy Eyssen (4 stars)
Schwarzer Lavendel by Remy Eyssen (4½ stars)
The Ghost Riders of Ordebec by Fred Vargas (4½ stars)
Die Kraft des Bösen by Fabio Paretta (4 stars)
Gezeitenspiel by Benjamin Cors (4½ stars)
Bonecrack by Dick Francis (4½: stars)
Der Kommissar von Barfleur by Maria Dries (4 stars)
Totenweg by Romy Folck (4½ stars)
Brennender Midi by Cay Rademacher (4½ stars)
Trügerisches Neapel by Fabio Paretta (4½ stars)
Leuchtfeuer by Benjamin Cors (4½ stars)
Police at the Station and They Don't Look Friendly by Adrian McKinty (4½ stars)
Todesmal by Andreas Gruber (4½ stars)
Die Bühne des Sterbens by Hendrik Falkenberg (4 stars)
The Crucifix Killer by Chris Carter (4 stars)
Der Frühling des Commissario Ricciardi by Maurizio De Giovanni (4 stars)
Tödlicher Lavendel by Remy Eyssen (4 stars)
Schwarzer Lavendel by Remy Eyssen (4½ stars)
65msf59
Happy Sunday, Barb. So glad to hear the update. Very happy to hear Thomas is doing better and back to work. Congrats on the the upcoming grandchild. How exciting.
68Ameise1
>65 msf59: Thank you, Mark. We are overjoyed.
69FAMeulstee
>63 Ameise1: So happy so see a message, Barbara!
Good to read Thomas is back to work.
Sorry you had such a nasty reaction to the vaccine, and glad you are over it now. We were both lucky, Frank had a slightly sore arm twice, and so did I once. My second wil be in July.
Congratulations on Isabelle's pregnancy!
Good to read Thomas is back to work.
Sorry you had such a nasty reaction to the vaccine, and glad you are over it now. We were both lucky, Frank had a slightly sore arm twice, and so did I once. My second wil be in July.
Congratulations on Isabelle's pregnancy!
70scaifea
O'm sorry that you had such a trial with your vaccines, but YAY for the grandchild news!!!
71PaulCranswick
Lovely to see you back posting, Barbara, but sorry to see that the vaccinations took their toll. Had my first jab today and your comments made me gulp a little!
72Ameise1
>69 FAMeulstee: Thanks so much, Anita. I was the only one of my family with this nasty reaction. It's over now. Our government said recently that the fully vaccination will last for the next twelve months.
Yes, we are so happy for Isabelle and Marc. 😍
>70 scaifea: Thanks so much, Amber. I feel fit again. I only hope that my sis will feel better soon.
Yup, I'll start knitting in autumn. Currently it's too hot.
>71 PaulCranswick: Don't worry, Paul. Thomas had no side effects after both vaccinations, apart from a slight pulling in his upper arm.
Yes, we are so happy for Isabelle and Marc. 😍
>70 scaifea: Thanks so much, Amber. I feel fit again. I only hope that my sis will feel better soon.
Yup, I'll start knitting in autumn. Currently it's too hot.
>71 PaulCranswick: Don't worry, Paul. Thomas had no side effects after both vaccinations, apart from a slight pulling in his upper arm.
73CDVicarage
Congratulations on the grandchild news, Barbara. Our first grandchild, Toby, was born just before last Christmas and he is a real joy.
74Ameise1
>73 CDVicarage: Congratulations to you, too. We are looking forward to our first grandchild. The birth date should be in the beginning of January.
75richardderus
>63 Ameise1: What's a little arm pain compared to a healthy husband and impending grandparenthood?!
YAY!!
*smooch*
YAY!!
*smooch*
76Ameise1
>75 richardderus: Thanks so much, Rdear. All my issues were just peanuts. Life is so beautiful. *smooch* right back to you.
77SandDune
>63 Ameise1: That’s a lot to go through Barbara but a new grandchild is lovely news.
78Ameise1
>77 SandDune: Thanks so much, Rhian. We had indeed a tough time this spring and now we're looking forward to hopefully a wonderful rest of the year.
79charl08
Lovely to read about the grandchild. I hope the memories of the vaccination pain fades soon.
80Ameise1
>79 charl08: Thanks so much, Charlotte. Yes indeed, these memories are fading quickly.
81SirThomas
Congratulations on the good news, Barbara.
Even if you had such a strong reaction to the vaccination.
I am so happy for you and your family and wish you a wonderful week
Even if you had such a strong reaction to the vaccination.
I am so happy for you and your family and wish you a wonderful week
82Ameise1
>81 SirThomas: Thanks so much, Thomas. We're enjoyong life.
83Sakerfalcon
Wonderful news about the grandchild! That will be a real gift after this difficult year.
84karenmarie
Hi Barbara!
I'm happy to hear that Thomas is back at work and that you're going to be grandparents. Lots of books, too, and fully vaccinated even though you had such terrible reactions.
I am sorry to hear about your sister and hope that she fully recovers.
I'm happy to hear that Thomas is back at work and that you're going to be grandparents. Lots of books, too, and fully vaccinated even though you had such terrible reactions.
I am sorry to hear about your sister and hope that she fully recovers.
85Ameise1
>83 Sakerfalcon: Thanks so much, Claire. Yes, it is a great gift to be a grandparent. We are overjoyed.
>84 karenmarie: Thanks so much, Karen. I would say that we are back in life and that 'normal' is coming back.
I also hope that my sister will get well again. She has had a very rare blood disease for years, so it's twice as bad that she caught the virus.
>84 karenmarie: Thanks so much, Karen. I would say that we are back in life and that 'normal' is coming back.
I also hope that my sister will get well again. She has had a very rare blood disease for years, so it's twice as bad that she caught the virus.
86Ameise1
book 39 Read in German
Isländisch Roulette
It was an exciting story, full of everything that Icelandic crime novels have to offer. Unfortunately, the language was rather very simple, so it still had to be fine-tuned.
Murder, greed, financial crisis An Iceland thriller against the background of the first major world financial crisis of the noughties, which brought the small north country to the brink of ruin. Thorvaldsson vividly paints a picture of the super-rich society, which before the collapse knew no boundaries in its striving for power.
Isländisch RouletteIt was an exciting story, full of everything that Icelandic crime novels have to offer. Unfortunately, the language was rather very simple, so it still had to be fine-tuned.
Murder, greed, financial crisis An Iceland thriller against the background of the first major world financial crisis of the noughties, which brought the small north country to the brink of ruin. Thorvaldsson vividly paints a picture of the super-rich society, which before the collapse knew no boundaries in its striving for power.
87Ameise1
book 40 ♫ Read in German
The Clockmaker's Daughter
A very exciting story. What fascinated me the most was that during various epochs the plot switched back and forth.
Birchwood Manor 1862: The talented Edward Radcliffe invites artist friends to his country house on the Thames. But the auspicious summer ends in tragedy - one woman disappears, another dies, and Radcliffe's life is ruined.
A hundred and fifty years later, Elodie Winslow, a young archivist from London, discovers the sepia photograph of a stunningly beautiful woman and the drawing of a house with two gables on a river. Why is the house so familiar to Elodie? And who is the fascinating woman in the photo? Will she ever reveal her secret?
The Clockmaker's DaughterA very exciting story. What fascinated me the most was that during various epochs the plot switched back and forth.
Birchwood Manor 1862: The talented Edward Radcliffe invites artist friends to his country house on the Thames. But the auspicious summer ends in tragedy - one woman disappears, another dies, and Radcliffe's life is ruined.
A hundred and fifty years later, Elodie Winslow, a young archivist from London, discovers the sepia photograph of a stunningly beautiful woman and the drawing of a house with two gables on a river. Why is the house so familiar to Elodie? And who is the fascinating woman in the photo? Will she ever reveal her secret?
88Ameise1
book 41 Read in German
Die Akademiemorde
Scary things happen. Eight members of the Swedish Nobel Prize for Literature Committee are killed within a few days. Who has something against these members? Why are these members of all people murdered and the others not? A race against time begins. The police are groping in the dark, except for a commissioner who is very unpopular in the police force, especially in the executive suite, for her unorthodox thinking and acting. With the help of an old friend who is a book antiquarian and his connections, she tracks down the murderer. But she has to do everything without the help of the police, as she is advertised for a manhunt.
Incredibly exciting and varied, with comments on Nobel Prize winners and why the Academy chose them.
Die AkademiemordeScary things happen. Eight members of the Swedish Nobel Prize for Literature Committee are killed within a few days. Who has something against these members? Why are these members of all people murdered and the others not? A race against time begins. The police are groping in the dark, except for a commissioner who is very unpopular in the police force, especially in the executive suite, for her unorthodox thinking and acting. With the help of an old friend who is a book antiquarian and his connections, she tracks down the murderer. But she has to do everything without the help of the police, as she is advertised for a manhunt.
Incredibly exciting and varied, with comments on Nobel Prize winners and why the Academy chose them.
91richardderus
If Iceland had as many murders as its fiction-writers pretend it does, there wouldn't be a soul left to be murdered by now!
Happy July's reads.
Happy July's reads.
92Whisper1
Barbara..Many thanks for the images posted in April of your hometown....how lovely!
All good wishes.
All good wishes.
93SirThomas
>88 Ameise1: ...and another BB!
My public library has it on stock, so I will get it a try soon.
All the best wishes, Barbara!
My public library has it on stock, so I will get it a try soon.
All the best wishes, Barbara!
94connie53
Hi Barb. Sorry to have neglected your thread for so long, but RL has been kicking in and still is. I hope you and the family are doing fine. I read somewhere up above about becoming a grandmother. That's great news. Congrats on that!
95SirThomas
>88 Ameise1: And again thank you, Barbara - I finished the book and I love it!
97figsfromthistle
Hi Barbara!
Catching up as I have been away for a bit. Congrats on becoming a grand-parent!
Catching up as I have been away for a bit. Congrats on becoming a grand-parent!
98Whisper1
Barbara, I also have been out of touch. Congratulations on becoming a grand parent. There is nothing like it! I became a grandmother of four in within a short period of time. Kayla, born in February 18 years ago. Then, twin boys born in March one month later. Daughter and her husband were told they could not become pregnant. Invitro yielded two lovely boys who did not look the same at all. Then, surprise, she became pregnant in April a year later.
99Berly
Congratulations on becoming a grand parent!! That's a ways off for me but someday...LOL. Right now I am enjoying being an empty nester. ; )
100richardderus
Hi Barbara! Hoping all is fun and fantastic on Omaland.
101PaulCranswick
Just stopping by to wish you well, Barbara. Have a lovely weekend.
103figsfromthistle
Dropping in to say hello!
104richardderus
Hi there, Barbara, happy Autumn!
105PaulCranswick
Hope that you won't fall from the group in Autumn! (pun of course intended).
When life is less hectic, Barbara, please come and update us.
When life is less hectic, Barbara, please come and update us.
106richardderus
Hi Barbara! Härzliche Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag, my dear friend.
108Crazymamie
Happy Birthday, Barbara!
109PaulCranswick
Also stopping by with Happy Birthday wishes, Barbara.
110FAMeulstee
Happy birthday, Barbara!
111johnsimpson
Happy birthday Barbara my dear.
112karenmarie
Belated happy birthday, Barbara! I hope you're doing well and staying safe.
113Ameise1
Dear friends
I'm fine, you don't need to worry about my health. Life is just a little too hectic and I have to choose between reading and social media. Professionally, we are strict with all the Covid restrictions and that's why I'm dead tired when I come home from work in the evening.
Thank you very much for your congratulations on my birthday. I will certainly never forget this 60th. In the morning I had a further education and in the afternoon our eldest Isabelle and Marc had their civil wedding. The big party will be next summer when the baby arrives and Isabelle had her 30th birthday.
We celebrated my birthday last Saturday. We were in the Frida Kahlo light show and afterwards we enjoyed an excellent dinner.
Since yesterday I am in my favorite wellness hotel in the Black Forest. It is the first time in two years that I have traveled across the country's border.
We spent the summer vacation at the end of July in the Jura. We had rented a great holiday home on the Chasseral. Our daughters also came for a few days.
So, now I'm trying to update what I've read. I discovered new series and continued old ones. More on that later.
I love you all, but I cannot promise that I will have more time to be active on LT until the end of the year.
I'm fine, you don't need to worry about my health. Life is just a little too hectic and I have to choose between reading and social media. Professionally, we are strict with all the Covid restrictions and that's why I'm dead tired when I come home from work in the evening.
Thank you very much for your congratulations on my birthday. I will certainly never forget this 60th. In the morning I had a further education and in the afternoon our eldest Isabelle and Marc had their civil wedding. The big party will be next summer when the baby arrives and Isabelle had her 30th birthday.
We celebrated my birthday last Saturday. We were in the Frida Kahlo light show and afterwards we enjoyed an excellent dinner.
Since yesterday I am in my favorite wellness hotel in the Black Forest. It is the first time in two years that I have traveled across the country's border.
We spent the summer vacation at the end of July in the Jura. We had rented a great holiday home on the Chasseral. Our daughters also came for a few days.
So, now I'm trying to update what I've read. I discovered new series and continued old ones. More on that later.
I love you all, but I cannot promise that I will have more time to be active on LT until the end of the year.
114PaulCranswick
Thanks for the update Barbara. I did see something of your celebrations over on FB.
115richardderus
>113 Ameise1: Quite a lot of good activity, and I'm very happy to learn of it all!
We'll be here when things align to make a return feasible.
We'll be here when things align to make a return feasible.
116Ameise1
>114 PaulCranswick: Thanks Paul, yup I'm posting pics on FB and Insta
>115 richardderus: Thanks Rdear, it's busy here but I have a good time.
>115 richardderus: Thanks Rdear, it's busy here but I have a good time.
117Ameise1
What I've read since last time:
July
#42 Hochamt in Neapel by Stefan von der Lahr (4½ stars)
#43 Tödliches Capri by Fabio Paretta (4½ stars)
#44 Real Tigers by Mick Herron (4 stars)
#45 Leichenblume by Anne Mette Hancock (4 stars)
#46 Mandelblütenmord by Christina Gruber (4 stars)
#47 Der Teufel von Mallorca by Christina Gruber (4 stars)
#48 Der fünfte Tag by Jake Woodhouse (4 stars)
#49 Der Tod der Mrs Westaway by Ruth Ware (4½ stars)
August
#50 Der langsame Tod der Luciana B by Guillermo Martínez (3 stars)
#51 Bitterer Calvados by Catherine Simon (4 stars)
#52 Nur wenn du mir vertraust by Deborah Crombie (4½ stars)
#53 Mörderische Côte d'Azur by Christine Cazon (4 stars)
#54 Scott Manson / Die falsche Neun by Philip Kerr (3 stars)
#55 Lost in Fuseta by Gil Ribeiro (4½ stars)
#56 Leiser Tod in Lissabon by Catrin George Ponciano (4½ stars)
#57 Guter Bulle, böser Bulle by J. A. Konrath (4½)
#58 Ein Gentleman in Arles – Tödliche Täuschung by Anthony Coles (4½ stars)
#59 Und niemand soll dich finden by Mary Higgins Clark (4½ stars)
#60 Gefährlicher Lavendel by Remy Eyssen (4½ stars)
#61 Lost in Fuseta - Spur der Schatten by Gil Ribeiro (4½ stars)
September
#62 Sommer in der kleinen Bäckerei am Strandweg Jenny Colgan (4 stars)
#63 Die gefallene Schneekönigin by Gabriela Kasperski (4½ stars)
#64 Der Hirte by Ingar Johnsrud (4½ stars)
#65 Provenzalisches Feuer by Sophie Bonnet (3½ stars)
#66 Das Grab unter Zedern by Remy Eyssen (4 stars)
October
#67 Weiße Fracht: Lost in Fuseta by Gil Ribeiro (4½ stars)
#68 Der letzte Pilger by Gard Sveen (4½ stars)
July
#42 Hochamt in Neapel by Stefan von der Lahr (4½ stars)
#43 Tödliches Capri by Fabio Paretta (4½ stars)
#44 Real Tigers by Mick Herron (4 stars)
#45 Leichenblume by Anne Mette Hancock (4 stars)
#46 Mandelblütenmord by Christina Gruber (4 stars)
#47 Der Teufel von Mallorca by Christina Gruber (4 stars)
#48 Der fünfte Tag by Jake Woodhouse (4 stars)
#49 Der Tod der Mrs Westaway by Ruth Ware (4½ stars)
August
#50 Der langsame Tod der Luciana B by Guillermo Martínez (3 stars)
#51 Bitterer Calvados by Catherine Simon (4 stars)
#52 Nur wenn du mir vertraust by Deborah Crombie (4½ stars)
#53 Mörderische Côte d'Azur by Christine Cazon (4 stars)
#54 Scott Manson / Die falsche Neun by Philip Kerr (3 stars)
#55 Lost in Fuseta by Gil Ribeiro (4½ stars)
#56 Leiser Tod in Lissabon by Catrin George Ponciano (4½ stars)
#57 Guter Bulle, böser Bulle by J. A. Konrath (4½)
#58 Ein Gentleman in Arles – Tödliche Täuschung by Anthony Coles (4½ stars)
#59 Und niemand soll dich finden by Mary Higgins Clark (4½ stars)
#60 Gefährlicher Lavendel by Remy Eyssen (4½ stars)
#61 Lost in Fuseta - Spur der Schatten by Gil Ribeiro (4½ stars)
September
#62 Sommer in der kleinen Bäckerei am Strandweg Jenny Colgan (4 stars)
#63 Die gefallene Schneekönigin by Gabriela Kasperski (4½ stars)
#64 Der Hirte by Ingar Johnsrud (4½ stars)
#65 Provenzalisches Feuer by Sophie Bonnet (3½ stars)
#66 Das Grab unter Zedern by Remy Eyssen (4 stars)
October
#67 Weiße Fracht: Lost in Fuseta by Gil Ribeiro (4½ stars)
#68 Der letzte Pilger by Gard Sveen (4½ stars)
118Ameise1
Series that I started this year and grabbed myself:
Tommy Bergmann
Franco De Santis
Slough House
Lost in Fuseta
Dr. Leon Ritter
Fredrik Beier
Amsterdam Quartet
Tommy Bergmann
Franco De Santis
Slough House
Lost in Fuseta
Dr. Leon Ritter
Fredrik Beier
Amsterdam Quartet
119SirThomas
Belated happy birthday, Barbara! - 1961 is a very good vintage ;-)
>113 Ameise1: I'm glad you're doing well and finding time to read - everything else is beside the point!
All the best for your daughter and son-in-law.
I wish you a wonderful vacation, enjoy the time.
Since we also vacation in the Black Forest from time to time, it would be nice if you could let me know the name of the hotel - we like to try new locations.
>113 Ameise1: I'm glad you're doing well and finding time to read - everything else is beside the point!
All the best for your daughter and son-in-law.
I wish you a wonderful vacation, enjoy the time.
Since we also vacation in the Black Forest from time to time, it would be nice if you could let me know the name of the hotel - we like to try new locations.
120Ameise1
>119 SirThomas: Thanks so much, Thomas for all the well wishes. Indeed, 1961 is THE year.
Aren't you living in Baden Württenberg?
The hotel's name is Vierjahreszeiten (www.vjz.de). I'm coming here since 2011 and I really feel at home. I'm sure your wife and you will enjoy it too. Very friendly staff, good food and gorgeous wellness oase.
Aren't you living in Baden Württenberg?
The hotel's name is Vierjahreszeiten (www.vjz.de). I'm coming here since 2011 and I really feel at home. I'm sure your wife and you will enjoy it too. Very friendly staff, good food and gorgeous wellness oase.
121LovingLit
>113 Ameise1: what a lovely picture- the flowers are so vibrant (as are the smiles!)
122Ameise1
>121 LovingLit: 😍😀🌹isn't it?
123Ameise1
book 69 Read in German
Cold Case - Das verschwundene Mädchen
I love nordic crime novels and thrillers. This is the first band from the Cold Case and grabbed me from the start.
On the one hand, the Cold Case investigator Tess Hjalmarsson solves the disappearance of a young woman years ago, on the other hand she is involved in the middle of a current series of murders. Deer Killer ambushes women early in the morning. He ambushes middle-aged women in their homes. He kills them - and disappears. Is it the same perpetrator who dealt with the young woman's case years earlier?
It's a race against time.
Cold Case - Das verschwundene MädchenI love nordic crime novels and thrillers. This is the first band from the Cold Case and grabbed me from the start.
On the one hand, the Cold Case investigator Tess Hjalmarsson solves the disappearance of a young woman years ago, on the other hand she is involved in the middle of a current series of murders. Deer Killer ambushes women early in the morning. He ambushes middle-aged women in their homes. He kills them - and disappears. Is it the same perpetrator who dealt with the young woman's case years earlier?
It's a race against time.
124PaulCranswick
>123 Ameise1: I must go and look for that one, Barbara.
127karenmarie
Thank you for the update, Barbara!
Congratulations to Isabelle and Mark and the news about their baby. I’m glad for your summer vacation and that you’re now in your favorite wellness hotel.
Congratulations to Isabelle and Mark and the news about their baby. I’m glad for your summer vacation and that you’re now in your favorite wellness hotel.
128SirThomas
>120 Ameise1: Yes you are right, 1961 is THE year!
I live in Baden Württenberg, in a small town 25 km east of Heilbronn.
I looked at the hotel on the internet and am thrilled - at a distance of 230 km it is a good destination for a short vacation. We know the area, it's beautiful there.
But for this year we are already planned, at the end of October we want to go to the North Sea, we have booked a vacation apartment on Sylt and are really looking forward to it.
>123 Ameise1: and thank you for the BB, Barbara. My public library has it in stock and I downloaded it to my ebook reader right away.
I live in Baden Württenberg, in a small town 25 km east of Heilbronn.
I looked at the hotel on the internet and am thrilled - at a distance of 230 km it is a good destination for a short vacation. We know the area, it's beautiful there.
But for this year we are already planned, at the end of October we want to go to the North Sea, we have booked a vacation apartment on Sylt and are really looking forward to it.
>123 Ameise1: and thank you for the BB, Barbara. My public library has it in stock and I downloaded it to my ebook reader right away.
129CDVicarage
>113 Ameise1: Congratulations to Isabelle and Marc. What good news about the baby! Our first grandchild was born in December 2020 and now Clare, our daughter, has gone back to work we are looking after Toby for two days a week. It's lovely to be so involved in his life and I hope you will enjoy your new grandchild, too.
130richardderus
I'm hoping Wednesday will treat you as well as Tuesday has!
131Ameise1
>124 PaulCranswick: Paul, I hope you'll find a copy. I'm way into Nordic crime and thrillers. I'll go on with Tommy Bergmann and Fredrik Beier 's series. Both I started last month and they grabbed me.
>125 connie53: Thanks so much for stopping by, Connie.
>126 scaifea: >127 karenmarie: Thanks so much, Amber and Karen. I've got a fantastic son-in-law. Their son is due in the beginning of January.
>125 connie53: Thanks so much for stopping by, Connie.
>126 scaifea: >127 karenmarie: Thanks so much, Amber and Karen. I've got a fantastic son-in-law. Their son is due in the beginning of January.
132Ameise1
>128 SirThomas: That's a lovely spot where you're living. Oh, I hope you'll have good weather when spending some time on Sylt.
Glad you liked what you have seen of VJZ. Perhaps a meet-up one day there? It will be May when I'm next time here.
>129 CDVicarage: Thanks so much, Kerry. I'm looking forward to this grandchild.
I'm glad to hear that you spend some great time with your one.
>130 richardderus: Hi Rdear, I had a most lovely time today. *smooches*
Glad you liked what you have seen of VJZ. Perhaps a meet-up one day there? It will be May when I'm next time here.
>129 CDVicarage: Thanks so much, Kerry. I'm looking forward to this grandchild.
I'm glad to hear that you spend some great time with your one.
>130 richardderus: Hi Rdear, I had a most lovely time today. *smooches*
133SirThomas
We feel very comfortable here in Hohenlohe and would certainly also feel at home in the VJS.
For May we have no plans yet, I would be happy about a meet-up.
For May we have no plans yet, I would be happy about a meet-up.
134msf59
Happy Wednesday, Barb. Congrats on the baby news! Very exciting. And thanks for stopping by and keeping my thread warm.
135figsfromthistle
>113 Ameise1: Thanks for the update. It's great to see you here again :)
136Ameise1
>133 SirThomas: :-)
>134 msf59: Thanks so much, Mark. The Jackson pics always make my day. He is so cute.
>135 figsfromthistle: Thanks so much, Anita. I can't promise that I'll keep up posting until the end of the year.
>134 msf59: Thanks so much, Mark. The Jackson pics always make my day. He is so cute.
>135 figsfromthistle: Thanks so much, Anita. I can't promise that I'll keep up posting until the end of the year.
137Ameise1
book 70
Spook Street
The fourth volume in the Slough House series didn't disappoint either. Actually, all employees are on the sidelines and yet it is they who make British intelligence look old.
This time, too, an employee is the main character and yet everyone is involved. River Cartwright is found dead in his grandfather's bathroom. Jackson Lamb quickly realizes that the dead man is not River, but does not make a big announcement. River has since gone to France to find out why someone wants to kill their grandfather. In doing so, he discovers his own roots, which he doesn't like at all. Various killers are set on him. Patrice in particular makes life difficult for him and his colleagues from Slough House.
As always, it was engaging from the first to the last page.
Spook StreetThe fourth volume in the Slough House series didn't disappoint either. Actually, all employees are on the sidelines and yet it is they who make British intelligence look old.
This time, too, an employee is the main character and yet everyone is involved. River Cartwright is found dead in his grandfather's bathroom. Jackson Lamb quickly realizes that the dead man is not River, but does not make a big announcement. River has since gone to France to find out why someone wants to kill their grandfather. In doing so, he discovers his own roots, which he doesn't like at all. Various killers are set on him. Patrice in particular makes life difficult for him and his colleagues from Slough House.
As always, it was engaging from the first to the last page.
139richardderus
>137 Ameise1: I've always seen the Slough House books and though, "should I...?" but never actually done it, bought or read one. Your obvious pleasure in them makes the old urge still stronger.
Wednesday well-wishes!
Wednesday well-wishes!
140Ameise1
>139 richardderus: Give them a try. There are many grumpy people who have their own charm and amiability.
Wishing you a wonderful mid week too. *smooch*
Wishing you a wonderful mid week too. *smooch*
141charl08
>140 Ameise1: You are right, the grumpiness of the characters is a big part of the appeal.
Congratulations on the family news. Lovely photo of the happy couple.
Congratulations on the family news. Lovely photo of the happy couple.
142PaulCranswick
>131 Ameise1: Reading Faceless Killers by Henning Mankell about twenty years ago was an absolute revelation and it has lead me to one after another brilliant series. My favourite Scandi authors probably remain Arnaldur Indridason, Jussi Adler-Olsen, Jo Nesbo, Henning Mankell, Carin Gerhardsen but I have started three scandi series recently which I will enjoy following up with : Jorn Lier Horst, Viveca Sten (thanks to RD) and Ragnar Jonasson.
>141 charl08: I agree with Charlotte - some curmudgeon's have charm in abundance.
>141 charl08: I agree with Charlotte - some curmudgeon's have charm in abundance.
143FAMeulstee
Glad to see some news from you, Barbara.
Congratulations to Isabelle and Marc.
And 1961 was a very good year, Frank will be 60 in November ;-)
Congratulations to Isabelle and Marc.
And 1961 was a very good year, Frank will be 60 in November ;-)
144Ameise1
>141 charl08: Charlotte, thank you again for recommending this series to me. I love all of these characters. These books are great fun to read.
>142 PaulCranswick: Paul, I've read all the authors you mentioned, except Carin Gerhardsen, and I think they are good too, but every now and then you discover new Nordic authors like Ingar Johnsrud or Gard Sveen who are just a tad better.
>143 FAMeulstee: Thanks so much, Anita and yeh that Frank shares the same birth year as Darryl, Rhian, SirThomas and me and probably some more LT members.
>142 PaulCranswick: Paul, I've read all the authors you mentioned, except Carin Gerhardsen, and I think they are good too, but every now and then you discover new Nordic authors like Ingar Johnsrud or Gard Sveen who are just a tad better.
>143 FAMeulstee: Thanks so much, Anita and yeh that Frank shares the same birth year as Darryl, Rhian, SirThomas and me and probably some more LT members.
146Ameise1
>145 msf59: Thanks so much, Mark. I take it easy with lots of readings :-D
147Ameise1
book 71 Read in German
Der Bote
The second volume in the Fredrik Beier series was also very impressive and exciting. After Beier was injured at the end of the first volume, he is now returning to the police force. Still grumpy with himself and the environment, he sees a traitor behind every person, even those who are close to him and love him.
As with the first book, the author switches between different times. This time from the beginning of the 90s to today. After the Cold War, there was a lot going on on the border between Norway and Russia in the far north, as it was rumored that the Russians had a biological weapons laboratory. Some Norwegian soldiers from a special unit were investigating this case. Why do these men and women have to die brutally now?
His loved ones and best colleagues are also worried about Beier and end up in mortal danger.
Der BoteThe second volume in the Fredrik Beier series was also very impressive and exciting. After Beier was injured at the end of the first volume, he is now returning to the police force. Still grumpy with himself and the environment, he sees a traitor behind every person, even those who are close to him and love him.
As with the first book, the author switches between different times. This time from the beginning of the 90s to today. After the Cold War, there was a lot going on on the border between Norway and Russia in the far north, as it was rumored that the Russians had a biological weapons laboratory. Some Norwegian soldiers from a special unit were investigating this case. Why do these men and women have to die brutally now?
His loved ones and best colleagues are also worried about Beier and end up in mortal danger.
148Ameise1
book 72 Read in German
Teufels Kälte
The second volume of Tommy Bergmann series is again very captivating. In this case, too, there are connections to earlier times, when Bergmann was still a young police officer. A young woman was found brutally mutilated at the time. Similar murders followed and someone was arrested for it. Well, 16 years later, another corpse is murdered in the same way. The murderer is in psychiatric solitary confinement. Who can this be?
Bergmann bites in this case. His team secretly helps him because you don't know who from the authorities you can still trust. Bergmann struggles with bournout symptoms, not only because he is getting closer and closer to the murderer but also because he learns more about his own past and feels infinitely lonely.
He is in great danger, but even his closest allies must expect death at any time.
Teufels KälteThe second volume of Tommy Bergmann series is again very captivating. In this case, too, there are connections to earlier times, when Bergmann was still a young police officer. A young woman was found brutally mutilated at the time. Similar murders followed and someone was arrested for it. Well, 16 years later, another corpse is murdered in the same way. The murderer is in psychiatric solitary confinement. Who can this be?
Bergmann bites in this case. His team secretly helps him because you don't know who from the authorities you can still trust. Bergmann struggles with bournout symptoms, not only because he is getting closer and closer to the murderer but also because he learns more about his own past and feels infinitely lonely.
He is in great danger, but even his closest allies must expect death at any time.
149richardderus
Happy weekend ahead's reads!
151richardderus
Hoping the new week ahead is a good one for you, Barbara!
153Ameise1
Thank you so much Rdear, Mark and Roni. The first week of school is over, strict as always. In my free time I started knitting baby socks, caps and jackets for my future grandson.
I have just read one book that I will discuss shortly.
Autumn has arrived with us. Everything is coloured, in the morning thick fog and a lot of wind. The next week we have our traditional Räbenliechtli parade (lanterns made from beets). That means we are allowed to carve a lot so that everything is ready for the parade on Thursday.
I have just read one book that I will discuss shortly.
Autumn has arrived with us. Everything is coloured, in the morning thick fog and a lot of wind. The next week we have our traditional Räbenliechtli parade (lanterns made from beets). That means we are allowed to carve a lot so that everything is ready for the parade on Thursday.
154Ameise1
book 73 Read in German
The Kill List
This was yet another Forsyth that was captivating from start to finish.
In the USA and Great Britain people are being killed 'indiscriminately' by Islamist terrorists who then take their own lives. What do these murders have in common? What's behind it?
Soon a special anti-terrorist unit notices that all the perpetrators on the Internet were watching a preacher calling on men to kill infidels.
Who is this preacher? An intensive search with not always legal means begins. The journey leads from America, to England, to Pakistan and to Cape Horn.
The Kill ListThis was yet another Forsyth that was captivating from start to finish.
In the USA and Great Britain people are being killed 'indiscriminately' by Islamist terrorists who then take their own lives. What do these murders have in common? What's behind it?
Soon a special anti-terrorist unit notices that all the perpetrators on the Internet were watching a preacher calling on men to kill infidels.
Who is this preacher? An intensive search with not always legal means begins. The journey leads from America, to England, to Pakistan and to Cape Horn.
155Ameise1
book 74 ♫ Read in German
Bluthaus
After her last fall, Frida Paulsen is recovering in the Elbmarsch when she receives a cry for help from her old friend Jo. Last night Jo found the body of a woman in the march and is now convinced that she is suspected of murder. Shortly afterwards it disappears without a trace. Worried, Frida goes in search of her friend. The trail leads to a lonely house on the Holnis peninsula, which the islanders only call the Bluthus (blood house). Many years ago a family was cruelly executed there - the perpetrator was never found.
The story switches between the present time and the time many years ago. Frida also learns a lot about her friend Jo.
While Frida puts himself more and more in danger, her work partner fights for his daughter's life and ignores Frida's calls for help until it is almost too late.
It was a great read again. Exciting from the first to the last page and it really grabbed me. I am glad that the author has already written two more volumes in this series.
BluthausAfter her last fall, Frida Paulsen is recovering in the Elbmarsch when she receives a cry for help from her old friend Jo. Last night Jo found the body of a woman in the march and is now convinced that she is suspected of murder. Shortly afterwards it disappears without a trace. Worried, Frida goes in search of her friend. The trail leads to a lonely house on the Holnis peninsula, which the islanders only call the Bluthus (blood house). Many years ago a family was cruelly executed there - the perpetrator was never found.
The story switches between the present time and the time many years ago. Frida also learns a lot about her friend Jo.
While Frida puts himself more and more in danger, her work partner fights for his daughter's life and ignores Frida's calls for help until it is almost too late.
It was a great read again. Exciting from the first to the last page and it really grabbed me. I am glad that the author has already written two more volumes in this series.
156figsfromthistle
Happy Sunday!
How did the parade go?
How did the parade go?
157richardderus
Two satisfying reads in a row. I'm very glad! I just read a five-star book: The Colour of Milk, which is both short and powerfully told.
Beet-lanterns! I understood the lanterns to be *turnips* not beets but the color of the beet is perfectly suited to the season.
Sending hugs!
Beet-lanterns! I understood the lanterns to be *turnips* not beets but the color of the beet is perfectly suited to the season.
Sending hugs!
158SirThomas
>123 Ameise1: Thank you for the BB, Barbara - I loved it.
And thank you for introducing Mick Herron to me.
I am already looking forward to the Dolores Redondo reading.
And thank you for introducing Mick Herron to me.
I am already looking forward to the Dolores Redondo reading.
159PaulCranswick
Wishing you a lovely weekend, Barbara.
161figsfromthistle
Coming over to wish you a happy weekend. :)
162SirThomas
And a big thank you for the Baztan Trilogy, Barbara!
I hope you are well.
I hope you are well.
163johnsimpson
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165Familyhistorian
Have a Happy Christmas and all the best for the new year, Barbara!
166karenmarie
Hi Barbara!
168PaulCranswick
Have a lovely holiday, Barbara.
169SirThomas
"Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain."
Zig Ziglar
With you and the group life is like a dance class - thank you.
I wish you and yours all the best in theese days and Merry Christmas!
Zig Ziglar
With you and the group life is like a dance class - thank you.
I wish you and yours all the best in theese days and Merry Christmas!
170Berly
These were our family ornaments this year and, despite COVID, a merry time was had by all. I hope the same is true for your holiday and here's to next year!!
171johnsimpson
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Forget your stresses and strains
As the old year wanes;
All that now remains
Is to bring you good cheer
With wine, liquor or beer
And wish you a special new year.
Happy New Year, Barbara.
173Ameise1
Thanks so much for all your well wishes.
Happy New Year to all of you.
Here what I've read:
#75 Der Carrier by Matthias Berg (3 stars)
#76 Intrigen an der Côte d'Azur by Christine Cazon (3½ stars)
#76 Der einsame Bote by Gard Sveen (4 stars)
#77 Die guten Frauen von Christianssund by Anna Grue (4½ stars)
#78 Stürmische Côte d'Azur by Christine Cazon (4 stars)
#79 Oy Vey, Maria! A Mrs. Kaplan Mystery by Mark Reutlinger (3½ stars)
#80 The Sleeping Beauty Killer by Mary Higgins Clark (4½ stars)
#81 Die stille Tochter by Gard Sveen (4½ stars)
Happy New Year to all of you.
Here what I've read:
#75 Der Carrier by Matthias Berg (3 stars)
#76 Intrigen an der Côte d'Azur by Christine Cazon (3½ stars)
#76 Der einsame Bote by Gard Sveen (4 stars)
#77 Die guten Frauen von Christianssund by Anna Grue (4½ stars)
#78 Stürmische Côte d'Azur by Christine Cazon (4 stars)
#79 Oy Vey, Maria! A Mrs. Kaplan Mystery by Mark Reutlinger (3½ stars)
#80 The Sleeping Beauty Killer by Mary Higgins Clark (4½ stars)
#81 Die stille Tochter by Gard Sveen (4½ stars)
174thornton37814
Congrats on passing 75!
