Sweet Poison (2001) by David RobertsAugust 1935, in the shadow of the coming world war. Gerald, the Duke of Mersham is one of many British aristocrats who are are trying to fend off another blood bath by bringing together influential men who might help improve the relations between Britain and Germany. He has planned a dinner with Lord Weaver, a newspaper tycoon (with his wife and stepdaughter); General Sir Alistair Craig, a distinguished retired soldier; Peter Lamore, a rising politician (an...| MY READER'S BLOCK
Murder by the Book (1995) by Cynthia Manson (ed) Manson has collected a selection of literary-inspired mysteries to delight mystery fans ...| myreadersblock.blogspot.com
Pilgrim's Rest ( Dark Threat ; 1946) by Patricia Wentworth (Dora Amy Turnbull) When Judy Elliot's sister and brother-in-law are killed in ...| myreadersblock.blogspot.com