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Offline Jane Masri

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FH related books from Kindle
« on: Tuesday 18 September 12 17:38 BST (UK) »
I'm just about to get my first Kindle  :)  so was wondering if other chatters can recommend any downloads (free or otherwise, fiction or non fiction) that would be good background reading to the research.
I've already got my eye on, 'In the Blood' & 'To the Grave' by Steve Robinson.  There's also a free download about Broadmoor Lunatic Asylum which looks interesting,

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Re: FH related books from Kindle
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 18 September 12 18:55 BST (UK) »
Hi Jane,
I read "In the Blood" in the Spring, and I am warning you it's a "no put downer" book. Once you start you cannot stop reading it. More amazing it meshed two of my favorite things, FH and mystery. And done so well too.
Not only did the author engage you totally in the "mystery" part of the story but also in the genealogical search too.
An amazing combination for a great read...and I'm not going to say anymore....but you just have to read it! ;D

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Re: FH related books from Kindle
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 19 September 12 10:03 BST (UK) »
I'm looking forward to reading it Deborah  :)

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« Reply #3 on: Thursday 09 May 13 21:23 BST (UK) »
Did you read 'To The Grave' ?    Any good ?
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Re: FH related books from Kindle
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 09 May 13 21:53 BST (UK) »
I would recommend "In The Blood" it was excellent.
Haven't read "To The Grave" so will look out for it.

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Re: FH related books from Kindle
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 25 August 19 23:26 BST (UK) »
For anyone who has read "In the blood" there is a short programme about Helford on Talkingpicturestv.co.uk on Monday afternoon.

I'm half way in the book, loving it.

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Re: FH related books from Kindle
« Reply #6 on: Monday 26 August 19 22:11 BST (UK) »
In the Blood is free to download on Amazon Kindle.

Must give it a try.

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« Reply #7 on: Monday 26 August 19 22:44 BST (UK) »
I'm two thirds through it.  You won't get much research done while you are reading it.  You will want a holiday on The Lizard, and you will spend ages exploring the area on Google StreetView.

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« Reply #8 on: Monday 26 August 19 22:58 BST (UK) »
I have read all 7 books in Steve Robinson's "Jefferson Tayte" series.  I first downloaded Book 1 "In the Blood" and was immediately addicted.  Can't wait for the next one to come out.
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