Jencey's Corner

Laura Dave’s  novel is an interesting read.   Thank you to Penguin for sending this novel to me. Synopsis: Annie sat down to watch her favorite movie Roman Holiday.   There is one catch; every time she watches the movie something bad happens.   So the movie is often pulled out with some hesitation.   After recently watching the movie her husband Nick arrives to tell her that he wants to separate.   He needs freedom to explore what he truly wants.   Annie is devastated and goes out at the encouragement of her best friend Jordan.   She goes to the usual hotel for a drink and meets an unusual bar tender.    They soon develop a relationship which leads to a very unusual family.   Who will she choose the bar tender or Nick? How will her career play into her decision? My Thoughts: As I said that this novel was an interesting read.    The plot is the most fascinating aspect of the novel.   Would you choose to go back to your first husband?   Or continue with the second h

  I received this novel as a gift.   This is my first time reading sharing her work. Synopsis:   The first case we hear about is the case of the murder of John Dresser.   Three boys are accused of the crime.   Pieces from this case are woven throughout the novel.   The other case is the murder of Jemima Hastings.   Acting Inspector Superintendent Isabelle Ardery has asked Thomas Lynley to help out in the investigation and help her work with his team.   He consents to assist in the investigation that seems a little over Isabel’s head.   Meredith Powell who is a friend of Jemima’s also conducts her own investigation focusing on Gordon Jossie and Gina Dickens.    Gordon is one of Jemima’s exboyfriends who seems very suspicious.   Who killed Jemima?   Will inspector Lynley be able to help Isabelle? My Thoughts: When I first saw this novel I couldn’t believe how long it was.      I feel that I should give you some background on the Inspector Lynley novels, and this is t