tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post8074808300804476270..comments2024-03-17T23:13:54.701-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: Book notes on two books, two detectives - Siri Paiboun and Sheila MaloryNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-12939427078670964642012-11-01T12:34:47.068-04:002012-11-01T12:34:47.068-04:00I found it! And I've bookmarked it to read lat...I found it! And I've bookmarked it to read later. I'm delighted. Thanks.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-55407632049570291532012-10-31T15:49:34.333-04:002012-10-31T15:49:34.333-04:00Nan, if you look at www.savistamagazine.com you wi...Nan, if you look at www.savistamagazine.com you will see my interview with Hazel Holt in last month's issue of this lovely online mag for the over 50s. <br />Margaret P galanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190356279359463949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-13827189740163928122012-10-30T10:48:50.436-04:002012-10-30T10:48:50.436-04:00They've all been published here. I bought mine...They've all been published here. I bought mine used, and still have a few more to add. I think the reissues should bring new readers to this wonderful series.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-8070286073097405752012-10-30T10:43:38.546-04:002012-10-30T10:43:38.546-04:00I am so sorry I haven't yet read your book. It...I am so sorry I haven't yet read your book. It's been an odd reading year for me, and I hope to read it next year.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-88275292612295626852012-10-30T05:09:00.762-04:002012-10-30T05:09:00.762-04:00So glad that your readers of this blog, Nan, who h...So glad that your readers of this blog, Nan, who have read Hazel Holt's Sheila Malory novels enjoy them so much. And if this is the latest to be published in the USA, there are plenty more to follow! <br />Margaret Pgalanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190356279359463949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-39794499252367282692012-10-29T12:24:41.659-04:002012-10-29T12:24:41.659-04:00I am just so surprised that they aren't everyw...I am just so surprised that they aren't everywhere over there. <br />And yes, I've read many, many wonderful books written after that date!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-69460361675607635182012-10-29T12:23:47.947-04:002012-10-29T12:23:47.947-04:00She is such a good character - and thanks!She is such a good character - and thanks!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-84189018561524940572012-10-29T06:29:53.192-04:002012-10-29T06:29:53.192-04:00I haven't read this one of the Mrs Malory book...I haven't read this one of the Mrs Malory books - they are remarkably hard to come by, so I was delighted when they started to be reissued in the US and available on Kindle. But I ration myself to one every few months, because they are such a pleasure. I like the Siri Paiboun books, too - much as I love books written before 1950, I think I'd be missing out on a lot if I restricted myself to that period.GeraniumCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03010199887691558717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-55971935095374665202012-10-28T19:38:05.760-04:002012-10-28T19:38:05.760-04:00I like the Mrs. Malorys, too! (And I also like the...I like the Mrs. Malorys, too! (And I also like the painting at the top today!)Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912114716426828436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-70556137305462684422012-10-28T14:14:06.629-04:002012-10-28T14:14:06.629-04:00I know so many love her work, but I can't seem...I know so many love her work, but I can't seem to get into it. <br />Thanks for telling me about the meme. I shall check it out!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-60253801299897685592012-10-28T11:58:35.273-04:002012-10-28T11:58:35.273-04:00That's funny. I was counting my teeth with the...That's funny. I was counting my teeth with the title. I was just on another blog that was asking for recommendations of early 20th century fiction. I suggested Edith Wharton. Can't go wrong with her. <br />Oh, I wanted to tell you about a new meme I started on Mondays in case you want to play along <a href="http://paulita-ponderings.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">On Mondays, you’ll find My Dreaming of France meme</a>Paulita https://www.blogger.com/profile/14237320966048538408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-70534517830939854972012-10-25T16:20:42.705-04:002012-10-25T16:20:42.705-04:00I love the Sheila Malory books - they're set i...I love the Sheila Malory books - they're set in Somerset in the west of England and Taviscombe is a fictionalised version of the seaside resort of Minehead. I'm a great fan of 'cozies' which is why I'm writing them myself now. One of the reviews for my last book, 'Murder Fortissimo', said my sleuth, Harriet, reminded the reader of Mrs Malory. You can imagine how proud I am of that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-73367952185423696822012-10-24T13:11:12.037-04:002012-10-24T13:11:12.037-04:00'Just good writing' - isn't that the t...'Just good writing' - isn't that the truth! That's why I love such writers as D.E. Stevenson, and some of Elizabeth Cadell's work. A good story, with good characters is what I want. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-41385401005060767262012-10-24T12:37:15.625-04:002012-10-24T12:37:15.625-04:00I too am in sympathy about reading no fiction publ...I too am in sympathy about reading no fiction published after 1950. While I do (and a great deal of it in fact), there is something comforting about books that were written before then. I'm a huge fan of vintage fiction and am in fact reading one now by Temple Bailey called "The Blue Window." It was published in 1926(!) and belonged to my grandmother. I don't feel that it's dated at all, just good writing and a good plot. Jill C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-57801123683690224462012-10-24T12:31:10.089-04:002012-10-24T12:31:10.089-04:00Isn't ILL just THE best thing?!Isn't ILL just THE best thing?! Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-91348591562029800992012-10-24T12:28:34.167-04:002012-10-24T12:28:34.167-04:00Gosh, they should be in your 'charity' sho...Gosh, they should be in your 'charity' shops that I read about on many English blogs. I think she is probably more well-known there than here, but I could be wrong.<br />Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-18552407962004790202012-10-24T12:27:14.172-04:002012-10-24T12:27:14.172-04:00You might ask your mother-in-law if she reads HH. ...You might ask your mother-in-law if she reads HH. She really is a wonderful writer.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-72303084535491109682012-10-24T12:26:33.825-04:002012-10-24T12:26:33.825-04:00One of results of the internet is learning about S...One of results of the internet is learning about SO many books. Like Mr. Monk says, 'a blessing and a curse.' :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-49252712841165838842012-10-24T09:09:37.545-04:002012-10-24T09:09:37.545-04:00Nan - I LOVE Hazel Holt and Mrs. Malory! I have to...Nan - I LOVE Hazel Holt and Mrs. Malory! I have to use interlibrary loan, and sometimes I get them in the Large Print section, but everyone has been a delight. I am trying not to gobble them up all at once. I will look for the Dr. Siri books. Also, I have to tell you that I love your banner. It might just as eaily be the look west from my house. Thank you.Commonweederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10913336590036045901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-68861508810234908052012-10-24T07:27:38.918-04:002012-10-24T07:27:38.918-04:00These both sound good books - I'm in sympathy ...These both sound good books - I'm in sympathy with Hazel Holt's statement that she has read no fiction published after 1950. I'm a bit like that myself:) I shall go and look on Amazon now and see whether I can locate either of these series. Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-24993757779731700032012-10-24T03:12:50.214-04:002012-10-24T03:12:50.214-04:00Sadly, my local library does not show any entries ...Sadly, my local library does not show any entries for Hazel Holt in their online catalogue, but there is plenty on Amazon's Kindle store, so I may splash out on some of her books - you make them sound like exactly my kind of book!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-66629995409068767432012-10-23T21:47:45.872-04:002012-10-23T21:47:45.872-04:00Oh, dear. Now I have two more books that I'm ...Oh, dear. Now I have two more books that I'm dying to read and in the midst of writing grants and updating "plans" and all the things one must do to continue to fund our early childhood program, I must stay frustrated for awhile longer!!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666609213171939599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-81572519059178665402012-10-23T21:32:13.382-04:002012-10-23T21:32:13.382-04:00Oh, and if you are interested, you could go to the...Oh, and if you are interested, you could go to the authors tab and scroll down to Hazel Holt to read more about some Mrs. M books.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-30968989655237145002012-10-23T21:31:17.154-04:002012-10-23T21:31:17.154-04:00I laughed right out when I read this. Delightful! ...I laughed right out when I read this. Delightful! You will LOVE Mrs. M. The list in order is here:<br />http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/h/hazel-holt/Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-7412459475512042612012-10-23T20:28:52.586-04:002012-10-23T20:28:52.586-04:00Just been to the dentist, so I didn't have to ...Just been to the dentist, so I didn't have to count my teeth (I can still hear the hygienist doing that).... I am going to see if I can find the Mrs Mallory series at the library.Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.com