Lettuce, tomato, onions, lime on toasted Cuban bread. So I went for a favorite, this passes for pub grub in my neck of the woods.Ī grilled Mahi Mahi sandwich with all the trimmings. It’s for the best, really (I’m telling myself this). I wanted to make the Victoria Sponge cake but after our vacation, I think I better cut back on high caloric treats. A bottle of wine, Nacho Cheese flavored tortilla chips and a jar of hot salsa dip. Smoked salmon with salad and artisan bread. English breakfast with two eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato and a fried slice. I liked the mention of other books and movies throughout this story, some of which I book marked to request form the library.Ĭhampagne, fish and chips, sandwiches, Victoria Sponge cake, grilled sardines, salad and wine. It’s a classic whodunit with some great twists. The characters and motives from both stories are intertwined. It’s such noir writing, reminds you of Agatha Christie with the sleuthing.Īfter a tragedy (spoiler so I can’t say here) we are back to Susan’s world in modern times visiting London and the rural English countryside. You are immediately immersed into the ninth Atticus Pund book which is set in rural England, the time period is the 1950’s. This will change Susan’s life and not for the better I can tell you.

She is given the last manuscript from Conway but the last few chapters are missing. The book opens in present time with Susan Ryeland, editor for Conway’s books, telling the story. This murder mystery featuring fictional detective Atticus Pund was appealing on it’s own but wait……there is another story line and mystery about the publishing company for Alan Conway, author of the Atticus Pund books. How did I miss this guy when he has written so many successful English series such as Foyle’s War? I can say that I will be seeking out more of his work and hope it’s as engaging as this book. This is my first acquaintance with author Anthony Horowitz.

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