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The Blindness of Odile: A Journey of Discovery in 1970s Cambridge

Community Spotlight / By Stefanie at Great British Book Club / July 16, 2021 July 16, 2021

One of our goals at here is to spotlight the (relevant) works of writers in the IHeartBritishTV / IHeartBritain / Great British Book Club community (to the extent that time permits, of course). Recently, we featured the mysteries of Emma Jameson. Today, we’d like to feature a novel from California-based author Pamella Bowen. The Blindness of Odile The Blindness of …

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9 Charming Mystery Novels Set in the Cotswolds

British Mystery Novels / By Stefanie at Great British Book Club / June 27, 2021 June 28, 2021

The island of Great Britain is home to some of the most beautiful countryside you’ll find anywhere in the world. Few areas, however, are as celebrated as the Cotswolds. The 787 square mile region is home to rolling hills, lush green meadows, and villages constructed almost entirely in the region’s honey-coloured stone. In short, it’s like a real-life fairytale (until …

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Emma Jameson’s Book Series in Order

Authors of British Books, British Mystery Novels / By Stefanie at Great British Book Club / May 16, 2021 May 16, 2021

Author Emma Jameson is perhaps best known for her New York Times and USA Today bestselling Lord & Lady Hetheridge mystery series. These are not her only books, however, so we wanted to put together a resource page for those interested in finding and reading her work. About Emma Jameson Emma Jameson has been writing since childhood, though she didn’t …

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Emma Jameson’s Dr. Benjamin Bones Magic of Cornwall Books in Order

British Book Series in Order, British Mystery Novels / By Stefanie at Great British Book Club / May 16, 2021 May 16, 2021

Many fans of British mysteries will know Emma Jameson’s Lord & Lady Hetheridge mystery series, but her Dr. Benjamin Bones mysteries are likely to be less familiar. The first book was published back in 2014, and while it’s been a few years since the last entry in the series, her website indicates that future entries will be coming when time …

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Emma Jameson’s Jemima Jago Mystery Novels in Order

British Book Lists, British Mystery Novels / By Stefanie at Great British Book Club / May 16, 2021 May 16, 2021

Many fans of British mysteries will know Emma Jameson’s Lord & Lady Hetheridge mystery series, but her Jemima Jago mysteries are likely to be less familiar. With the first book in the series released in early 2021, it’s still a very new – but promising – series. ALL OF Emma Jameson’s Jemima Jago BOOKS IN ORDER While there aren’t many …

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Emma Jameson’s Lord & Lady Hetheridge Mysteries in Order

British Mystery Novels / By Stefanie at Great British Book Club / May 14, 2021 May 14, 2021

If you enjoy a good cosy mystery, you may also enjoy the fun, cosy-adjacent Lord & Lady Hetheridge series by author Emma Jameson. Instead of the usual amateur detective and isolated setting, these books feature a Chief Superintendent from Scotland Yard who works primarily in London. He also happens to be a baron. While the urban setting and police officer …

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All of Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs Series Books in Order

British Mystery Novels, British Book Series in Order / By Stefanie at Great British Book Club / May 6, 2021 May 6, 2021

Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs mystery series offers us one of the most formidable heroines to come along in some time. Though she comes from humble beginnings, her brains and sheer determination have helped her to get an education and make a better life for herself. The series is set mostly between WW1 and WW2, though earlier books in the series …

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All of Peter James’s Roy Grace Books in Order

British Mystery Novels / By Stefanie at Great British Book Club / April 22, 2021 April 22, 2021

Peter James’s Roy Grace mystery series was recently adapted for television by Endeavour writer Russell Lewis. Now, many are discovering the series for the first time – or starting all over and reading it anew with actual characters in mind. In the UK, the first two episodes aired on ITV. In the US, they found a home on BritBox (April …

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All of Julie Wassmer’s Whitstable Pearl Mystery Books in Order

British Book Series in Order, British Mystery Novels / By Stefanie at Great British Book Club / April 19, 2021 April 19, 2021

If you love cosy mysteries and you love charming English coastal towns, Julie Wassmer’s Whitstable Pearl series is one you won’t want to miss. The delightful series has seven entries to date, with an eighth (Strictly Murder) on the way. There’s also a brand-new TV series coming soon, commissioned by popular British TV streamer Acorn TV and produced by Buccaneer …

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19 Books Like Outlander: Scottish Time Travel Books for People Who Like Outlander

Scottish Novels, British Book Lists, British Romance Novels / By Stefanie at Great British Book Club / February 27, 2021 February 27, 2021

Often when a book series gets adapted for TV and becomes popular, it spawns a host of imitations – and renews interest in similar titles that have been around for ages. That’s exactly what has happened with the popular Outlander series. Scottish time travel books are hot, and while Outlander is certainly the most popular, it’s neither the first nor …

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