THE IMPOSSIBLE FORTUNE -Richard Osman

 

The latest in the series with the nicest bunch of characters in fiction.  This as usual is very funny  and sharp in its observations. I believe the series can handle a few more outings yet

UNDER THE RED ROBE - Stanley J. Weyman

 

Published over 100 years ago, set 400 years ago, we have a very stilted tale of daring do set in France.

Very hard work to get through, thankfully its mercifully short.  A poor mans John Buchan. i wouldn't track down anymore of Weyman's books

MADAME MAIGRET'S FRIEND - Georges Simenon

Simenon was a great novelist full stop.  Pigeon holing him as a "crime writer' is doing him a huge disservice.
 

THUNDERBALL- Ian Fleming

 

When you can't decide on what to read next , grab a Bond and have a relax.  Thunderball is one of the best of the series as well

DAY OF OPRICHNIK - Vladimir Sorokin

 

Set in 2028 , a satire on what the author foresees could happen in Russia under Putin. Some humour but more cynical than satire

THE MIRROR CRACK'D FROM SIDE TO SIDE - Agatha Christie

 

A cold Sunday afternoon read but the cheat is a shocker even for Christie

CLOWN TOWN - Mick Herron

 

Not the strongest story in this series but Jackson Lamb is one of fictions best creations.

LIFE AND FATE - Vasily Grossman

Simply a brilliant book. Huge in it's scope even though it is set in 1941-1942 around the battle for Stalingrad.