Five reasons I'm giving Five Stars to:
The Kat Holloway Mysteries by Jennifer Ashley.
1. The series - We are in 1880 London and Kat
Holloway is a cook in a posh house. There is
an interesting upstairs-downstairs scenario, there is
a mysterious Daniel, and there are of course bodies.
2. The protagonist - Kat is always the smartest,
kindest and most capable person in the room
AND she's a fantastic cook. But I'm not holding it
against her because, relatively speaking, she is a
product of her time.
3. The sensibility - So many protagonists of historical
mysteries are liberal feminists with modern
sensibilities that you forget how difficult it was for
a single woman to make her way. These books
feel more authentic in this respect.
4. The domestic details - I love details of daily life
and these books take the time to let us know how
a cook in Victorian London went about her day.
There are a LOT of yummy food descriptions.
5. The atmosphere - If you are in the market for
a light and gentle read, fast paced but without gore,
with a likeable heroine, a nice feeling for the period
and a bit of romance, this could be the series for you.
♡
Featured: I made this granny square blanket
as a wedding present. Made with love to celebrate love.
as a wedding present. Made with love to celebrate love.
44 comments:
Thanks for the book recommendation, I'll keep an eye open for it at the library. What a fantastic wedding present; I hope the Bride and Groom appreciate all the effort that went into it. I love it; it's a real keeper. xx
Hello,Amalia,
Thanks for the review and book. I will see if my library has it available. The blanket is a beautiful gift, made with love.
Take care, have a happy day!
Wonderful blanket,great gift!Thank you for the book's review. Have a lovely day!
Questo regalo sarà graditissimo, grazie per il consiglio del libro.
Un caro saluto
Emanuela
Oh I know I would love these! My library doesn't have them but I may buy the first one to see how I like them! I try SO hard to stick with ebooks from my library but it's hard to find a good series. I'm reading a book in the Molly Murphy series by Rhys Bowen right now and it is SO good!
Not a fan of the genre, but your review is so good, I wish that I were. 🙂 That's a lovely afghan...your creation I am sure.
Oh I must read this book...it sounds really intriguing!
I love your blanket too. What a fabulous gift!!😊😊
Have a lovely day!
Hugs xxx
You made such a beautiful colorful blanket. The book sounds great too! Enjoy the end of the week and weekend.
It sounds like a great book thank you for the review. The blanket is lovely.x
Very interesting review Amalia. I think I have to read that book :-) Beautiful colour combination very apt use of black in this blanket. Gorgeous gift!! Keep well Amanda x
Your blanket is stunning. I am sure that the recipients were thrilled.
Love the blanket. Stay safe Diane
I always enjoy your book recommendations. And that blanket is a beauty -- perfect for celebrating love.
Happy day....
Brenda xo
Enjoyed your book review. It sounds like a really good beach read for my next trip. A beautiful granny square quilt, a lovely gift. Happy weekend.
The book review sounds wonderful. Love love the beautiful Afghan. Made with your loving hands and heart. What a wonderful gift.
Happy Thursday. Have a great rest of the week.
Hugs,
Kris
Beautiful blanket! The books sound fun, too.
Love the story... fantastisc to read. Your blanket looks wonderful. Stay healthy and well.
Heidrun xxx
I love mysteries and this period so I'm pretty sure I would really enjoy all of these. And I know they'd even be better if I was reading them snuggled up under that beautiful blanket.
I always enjoy your book reviews.
Congratulations to the couple who are blessed to get your special gift.
Carla
What a lovely gift and a very lucky couple! And that sounds like a perfect read. I often enjoy your recommendations. I think I'll try this one, since I have a "Kat" of my own. And unlike her mom, she's also a very good cook! Hoping you're holding up...thinking about you often. xo
Many thanks for the book review and recommendation.
Lovely colours in your granny square blanket, a very nice gift.
All the best Jan
Thanks for the recommendation! I am always on the lookout for good books to read once fall and winter are upon us. :)
And I am in love with your granny square blanket! I have an unfinished afghan from last winter patiently waiting for me to pick it back up and finish it.
Love,
Annie
Your granny square blanket stunningly beautiful <3
Your blanket is just lovely, I like how all those pretty colors are framed by black, let's them stand out all the more!
I am sure the lucky couple will love it!
Your book recommendation ticks a lot of boxes for me. I'll be looking it up! Your blanket is beautiful, and will be treasured by the recipients, I'm sure.
Pretty blanket. I always love pops of color edged in black. I am currently reading through books piled up around here and then will gladly pass them on. Stay well.
What a lucky bride and groom. The blanket is beautiful. ..... I like to keep a light (cozy) mystery series going and so this sounds fun! I would enjoy the history and sense of place (and the food )). I used to enjoy the “ chase”.... hunting for books in the series I was reading at libraries, used book stores, and Book sales etc.... now I read almost exclusively on Kindle, usually checked out through our library.
That blanket!Just gorgeous! Wish I could produce something like that.Sounds like my kinda book.xxx
Your blanket is lovely, Amalia, and I'm sure the lucky couple will treasure it! Thank you for the book recommendations - I think I would like these. I loved Downton Abbey and to add a bit of mystery sounds very fun. Hugs xo Karen
What a lovely gift! I am not sure I would have wanted to be a cook in Victorian London! We have so many kitchen gadgets now :)
This blanket is perfect ❤
Hello Amalia! I loved the blanket flowers, the colors, and a beautiful gift.
Beautiful as everything, Kisses
I would be proud to receive your blanket as a wedding gift. It is beautiful! Thank you for the great book review also. Stay well and safe :)
What a beautiful wedding present, it is just full of love, hope, dreams and colorful things! I also enjoyed your book review, you made the book sound quite interesting! I don't care for gore either, but love reading about the details of life as it was then. :)
Good review -- sounds like a series I'd enjoy. And such a pretty blanket!
Me gusta ver tus buena labores de artesanía. Las realizas con gran esmero.
Besos
This blanket is a wonderful wedding present. It has beautiful colors and it looks comfortable and cozy. Very nice, Amalia.
~Sheri
What a beautiful wedding present, Amalia!
The Kat Holloway Mysteries sounds so interesting, so I will read the series this fall and winter :)
akiko
Thank you for the interesting book review!
I love your colorful blanket!
Stay safe, Amalia!
Hi Amalia! Autumn is my favorite season!
The colors of the garden, vegetable garden are divine! Kisses!
Nice review! I'm sold! :) And the afghan is so beautiful. My grandmother made me one similar to that years ago, and my daughter made a very different one for me a few years ago with a cream background and colorful "round" pieces. Thank you for bringing so much cheer and joy to the internet, Amalia!
This blanket is gorgeous! :)
What an amazing granny square blanket! WOW
your blanket is stunning and exquisite as always dear friend :)))
thank you for the recommendation ,you made me fall in love with Kat :)
i would love to read her story if find around
blessings!
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