Three More...
I have been reading a bunch so I have three more books to review to wrap up January and begin February:
Although Dr Watson is known for recording some sixty of his adventures with the celebrated Sherlock Holmes, he also wrote other reminiscences of their long friendship which were never intended for publication during their lifetimes. Rescued from oblivion by Rohase Piercy, two previously unknown stories about the great detective and his companion help to explain much which has puzzled some devotees. ~Goodreads Description
I have been wanting to read this book since I heard about it. It was published in 1988 to a bit of an uproar as the author wrote Watson as being in love with Sherlock. It is two short stories both from Watson's pov. The first one is a missing person's case where Watson's seemingly unrequited love comes into play and you can't help but feel so so sorry for him as he struggles to hide his love from a man who notices everything. The second one is a retelling or missing scenes from the story "The Final Problem." It is such a well written book, the way the author writes the story is very reminiscent of Doyle's own works. There is a lot of understated angst that just hurts so good but in the end it pays off in a very believable way. I highly recommend it for anyone who has ever thought that in the original stories Holmes and Watson could have been in love with each other.
Captain Eva Innocente and the crew of La Sirena Negra cruise the galaxy delivering small cargo for even smaller profits. When her sister Mari is kidnapped by The Fridge, a shadowy syndicate that holds people hostage in cryostasis, Eva must undergo a series of unpleasant, dangerous missions to pay the ransom.
But Eva may lose her mind before she can raise the money. The ship’s hold is full of psychic cats, an amorous fish-faced emperor wants her dead after she rejects his advances, and her sweet engineer is giving her a pesky case of feelings. The worse things get, the more she lies, raising suspicions and testing her loyalty to her found family. ~Goodreads Description
I really really enjoyed this story. Eva is such a great character. She is smart and funny and messy and well intentioned but has the worst luck in life and in family. But she has the best crew. I loved the found family feel of Eva and her crewmates as they eke out a living trying to stay on the right side of the law. I can't wait to read the next one!
Lady Ottilia and Lord Francis Fanshawe are holidaying in Tunbridge Wells when they stumble across the scene of a horrific accident. While visiting the High Rocks, a local tourist spot, a young woman falls to her death from the top of the climb. It soon becomes clear that the woman is linked to the infamous Dowager Viscountess Lady Wem - an indomitable matriarch visiting Tunbridge with her extended family. The young woman was at the center of a scandal - Lady Wem’s grandson, Daniel, eloped with her three years prior.
As Lady Fan is introduced to the family her suspicions are aroused. ~Goodreads Description
Another good addition in the Lady Fan series. I enjoyed the newest mystery Ottilia finds herself involved in. What I love most about the main character is her pragmatism in the face of everything whether it is scandal or murder. I have a soft spot for pragmatic heroine, so I have been greatly enjoying this series. Plus I love how in love Ottilia and her husband Francis are with each other and how supportive and caring they are. The only thing I am really sad about is I have finally caught up with the series and now I have to wait until the author writes the next one so I can read it.
Reading challenges:
Mount TBR: My Dearest Holmes, The Fateful Marriage
Reading Writer's of Color 2021, January: By a Woman of Color: Chilling Effect
Cloak and Dagger Challenge: My Dearest Holmes, The Fateful Marriage
LJ Book Bingo Jan-Mar: Romance, Science Fiction, New Adult 2020 This entry was originally posted at https://under-the-silk-tree.dreamwidth.org/77854.html
Although Dr Watson is known for recording some sixty of his adventures with the celebrated Sherlock Holmes, he also wrote other reminiscences of their long friendship which were never intended for publication during their lifetimes. Rescued from oblivion by Rohase Piercy, two previously unknown stories about the great detective and his companion help to explain much which has puzzled some devotees. ~Goodreads Description
I have been wanting to read this book since I heard about it. It was published in 1988 to a bit of an uproar as the author wrote Watson as being in love with Sherlock. It is two short stories both from Watson's pov. The first one is a missing person's case where Watson's seemingly unrequited love comes into play and you can't help but feel so so sorry for him as he struggles to hide his love from a man who notices everything. The second one is a retelling or missing scenes from the story "The Final Problem." It is such a well written book, the way the author writes the story is very reminiscent of Doyle's own works. There is a lot of understated angst that just hurts so good but in the end it pays off in a very believable way. I highly recommend it for anyone who has ever thought that in the original stories Holmes and Watson could have been in love with each other.
Captain Eva Innocente and the crew of La Sirena Negra cruise the galaxy delivering small cargo for even smaller profits. When her sister Mari is kidnapped by The Fridge, a shadowy syndicate that holds people hostage in cryostasis, Eva must undergo a series of unpleasant, dangerous missions to pay the ransom.
But Eva may lose her mind before she can raise the money. The ship’s hold is full of psychic cats, an amorous fish-faced emperor wants her dead after she rejects his advances, and her sweet engineer is giving her a pesky case of feelings. The worse things get, the more she lies, raising suspicions and testing her loyalty to her found family. ~Goodreads Description
I really really enjoyed this story. Eva is such a great character. She is smart and funny and messy and well intentioned but has the worst luck in life and in family. But she has the best crew. I loved the found family feel of Eva and her crewmates as they eke out a living trying to stay on the right side of the law. I can't wait to read the next one!
Lady Ottilia and Lord Francis Fanshawe are holidaying in Tunbridge Wells when they stumble across the scene of a horrific accident. While visiting the High Rocks, a local tourist spot, a young woman falls to her death from the top of the climb. It soon becomes clear that the woman is linked to the infamous Dowager Viscountess Lady Wem - an indomitable matriarch visiting Tunbridge with her extended family. The young woman was at the center of a scandal - Lady Wem’s grandson, Daniel, eloped with her three years prior.
As Lady Fan is introduced to the family her suspicions are aroused. ~Goodreads Description
Another good addition in the Lady Fan series. I enjoyed the newest mystery Ottilia finds herself involved in. What I love most about the main character is her pragmatism in the face of everything whether it is scandal or murder. I have a soft spot for pragmatic heroine, so I have been greatly enjoying this series. Plus I love how in love Ottilia and her husband Francis are with each other and how supportive and caring they are. The only thing I am really sad about is I have finally caught up with the series and now I have to wait until the author writes the next one so I can read it.
Reading challenges:
Mount TBR: My Dearest Holmes, The Fateful Marriage
Reading Writer's of Color 2021, January: By a Woman of Color: Chilling Effect
Cloak and Dagger Challenge: My Dearest Holmes, The Fateful Marriage
LJ Book Bingo Jan-Mar: Romance, Science Fiction, New Adult 2020 This entry was originally posted at https://under-the-silk-tree.dreamwidth.org/77854.html