P.D. James’ novels are part of a classic British tradition crime authors. The Murder Room was published in 2003 when she was in her 80’s. It is her 12th book in the Inspector Dalgleish series and is set in London, specifically at the Dupayne Museum, a Gothic mansion dedicated to the Interwar Years. It was built by the now-deceased father of the Dupayne Family siblings. The … Continue reading →
Children of Ruin is the second book in the Children of Time series, science fiction stories set far into the future. Earth is part of the history of these tales, but the events are on interstellar craft and distant planets. In the first book scientists attempt to terraform a planet to make it habitable for humans. In addition, they provide a virus that accelerates evolution … Continue reading →
The Cider House Rules tells the story of the child Homer Wells raised in an orphanage in Maine. It is a coming-of-age story, but the lives of the Director, Dr. Wilbur Larch, the nurses, and the other children are also part of the story. Some of the orphans are adopted and go on to normal lives, some like Homer and Melony are not, and … Continue reading →
Set in Darkness is the eleventh book in the Inspector Rebus series. Ian Rankin’s crime novels are all set in Scotland, mostly based near Edinburgh. The books are sometimes referred to as “tartan noir.” All of the books are dark, with layers of criminal enterprises, violence, and murders to be investigated. Rebus himself is a little enigmatic, a dogged detective, but also with many … Continue reading →
Remains of the Day is novel written in 1989 by Kazuo Ishiguro. It is narrated by Mr. Stevens, a butler at Darlington Hall. He decides to take a 6-day motoring trip across to the west and shares numerous thoughts and anecdotes along the way. He reflects on his profession, his long-term service to 2 masters, spanning two wars, political upheaval, and many staff at the hall. … Continue reading →
