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22nd November 14, 10:13 AM
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Ian Rankin in the Oxford Bar on Young Street in the New Town. This is an oft-visited watering hole by his principle character DI Rebus.
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22nd November 14, 10:34 AM
#342
CJ Sansom's well-researched life in the time of abbey dismemberment under Henry VIII is worth reading. He has developed a likable lawyer character, Shardrake, to help him describe the conditions of those who were turned out of the monasteries and convents and the newly acquired wealth of those who were gifted their lands. Read them in order, if you can.
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23rd November 14, 01:23 PM
#343
Found a pic from our RebusTours. I believe our tour guide was John Skinner RIP.
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23rd November 14, 02:05 PM
#344
Is that Greyfriars Kirkyard in the second photo?
I've read a couple of Rankin books (The Falls and The Colour of Blood) and quite enjoyed them, but not so as to read the rest. Last week I saw in the National Museum of Scotland the miniature coffins that play such an important part in The Falls.
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23rd November 14, 02:28 PM
#345
 Originally Posted by JonathanB
Is that Greyfriars Kirkyard in the second photo?
I've read a couple of Rankin books (The Falls and The Colour of Blood) and quite enjoyed them, but not so as to read the rest. Last week I saw in the National Museum of Scotland the miniature coffins that play such an important part in The Falls.
Yes, it is.
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23rd November 14, 09:15 PM
#346
"The Death of an Irish Lass" a Peter McGarr Mystery by Bartholomew Gill. I have now read several Peter McGarr mysteries by Gill and really enjoy them.
Nile
Simon Fraser fought as MacShimidh, a Highland chief… wrapped and belted in a plaid over the top of his linen shirt, like his ordinary kinsmen. He put a bonnet on his head, and stuck the Fraser emblem, a sprig of yew, in it. With the battle cry, A'Chaisteal Dhunaidh and the scream of the pipes, they charged to battle. "The Last Highlander" Sara Fraser
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24th November 14, 05:59 AM
#347
Ian Rankin's mysteries are some of my favorite to read. Tough and gritty!
Mark Anthony Henderson
Virtus et Victoria - Virtue and Victory
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." - Douglas Adams
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25th November 14, 07:23 AM
#348
I just finished the new Pendergast novel, "Blue Labyrinth" by Preston & Child. The authors have written a long series of books concerning this unique character that I simply cannot ignore, as they are about as exciting as anything I've ever read.
Cheers!
Frank
Ne Obliviscaris
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21st December 14, 08:57 AM
#349
Just finished reading 'Where i Belong' ( Alan Doyle of Canadian band, Great Big Sea) a birthday gift from my sister, great fun.
Just started reading 'The Reivers-The Story of the Border Reivers'-Alistair Moffat~ one of a few books I plan on reading this winter on the topic.
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21st December 14, 09:28 AM
#350
So... still working through my Ludlum collection. Since my last post in August, I have gotten through The Chancellor Manuscript, The Acquitaine Progression, The Matarese Circle and The Matarese Countdown. Now working on The Parsifal Mosaic. Next up is The Icarus Agenda.
Kinda slow going reading only a chapter or two per night ...
John
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