During our day of "Retail Therapy" on my last trip to Ferguson, Kat and I ended up at the Barnes and Noble in Ladue. You see, "our" Barnes and Noble on the corner of Lindbergh and New Halls Ferry Road had closed. Each book store that closes breaks my book reading heart a little further. My fingers itch to hold books in my hands.
We looked at the bargain books-many of which were tempting, but I chose an old friend from the bargain section: Elizabeth George, the award winning author of the Inspector Lynley series, and many more. I was introduced to Inspector Lynley by my friend Greg in Cadrieu. The stories are all set in the UK, and have been used as the basis for a British Television show. Long before I'd fallen in love with Martin Walker's, Bruno, Chief of Police; I'd welcomed Inspector Thomas Lynley and his family, friends and colleagues into my heart. I'd read them all, so I had to look closely at this one to make sure I hadn't already read it. (Yes, I have been known to buy things I've already read.) I was in luck! Written in 2012, I knew I was safe.
Richly written , the lives of all of the characters are masterfully woven into each murder mystery. Although the mysteries are solved, the characters and their lives go on. As has happened with so many others, "Tommy" Lynley, Barbara Havers, the St. Pierre's and many others always felt like they were living in the Chatette with me. Now, what a change...they are living on Columbus Street too. I imagine they might be wondering what in the world has happened here-they were kind of used to our life in Cadrieu where they could wander and relax in the midst of their latest mystery. To be honest, they have made an even easier transtion to Columbus Street than me.
I highly recommend all of Elizabeth George's books. Start at the beginning of her list, and keep going. I can promise you won't be disappointed.
For me, I'm happy to see that after suffering a devestating loss; my old friend "Tommy" Lynley has been working hard to do his best to move on. I'm not sure I approve of his choice of the woman in his life at the moment, but it's a process and I have faith he'll face this dilemma and solve it like he does the rest.
Hold a book in your hands today! Books need love too!
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