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New On My Shelf This Week

A speculative email from this new author collaboration, has me taking a well earned break from the run of rather hard core thrillers I have indulged over the past few weeks, to join a new character, with a fresh approach, to the world of unsolved murders.

THE SORROWFUL WOMAN

 JULIA FLOWERS’ FIRST CASEBOOK

She is not a detective, a private investigator, or a pathologist. Julia Flowers, 50, divorced, and happy, is a specialist in Oriental antiques. And yet without her expertise the brutal murder of a former diplomat would remain unsolved. The mixture of antiques and murder, set in Edinburgh and North East Scotland, turns out to be more exciting than the Antiques Road Show on speed.

Forget Scandinavian Noir, this is Scotch Blanc.

The Sorrowful Woman is the first of four original investigations introducing the enigmatic Inspector Bland and the unique Julia Flowers, a woman sleuth like no other.

Clicking on the book’s cover image will link you directly to its Amazon page

ALAN M.A. FRIEDMANN

Alan M.A. Friedmann is a nom de plume, the creation of an unlikely couple: he an academic at an ancient British University,  she the Oriental Artworks specialist at a major auction house.

Both wish to remain anonymous, as they value their privacy above exposure.

As Alan Friedmann cannot do book signings or give interviews, they rely solely on the quality and uniqueness of their writing, which they define as ‘Tartan Blanc’. Suspenseful, but not heavy, Scottish, but not parochial.

They are produced by a small independent Scottish publisher, with the success of ‘The Sorrowful Woman’ totally depending on word-of-mouth recommendations.

Check out all the latest news at the Alan Friedmann website

Picture of an English red post boxMailbox Monday is a gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house during the last week. Be warned that Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

Mailbox Monday now has a permanent home, where links may be added each week. So why not stop by, leave a link to your own Mailbox Monday post, oh! and don’t forget to leave a comment for our three new joint administrators, after all, we all like to receive them …

Your Hosts for  ‘Mailbox Monday’

Leslie of ‘Under My Apple Tree’

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This is a great way to plan out your reading week and see what others are currently reading as well… You never know where that next “must read” book will come from!

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Yvonne

I can’t remember a time, even as a child, when I haven’t been passionate about books and reading.
I began blogging, when I realised just how many other people out there shared my passion for the written word and I have been continually amazed at the wealth of books that are available and the amount of great new friends I have made, from literally 'The Four Corners Of The World'.

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Written by Yvonne