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Uncle Paul | Celia Fremlin

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This was not what I expected, I thought it was going to be a typical, comfortable whodunnit, but what it really was, was hilariously, darkly witty. Tension and suspense were combined with astute and beautifully crafted domestic observations- it was such a good read! A real surprising wee find- it is a rerelease of a Faber classic; it was Waterstones Book of the Month in July, and that's what made me pick it up, and I'm so glad I did!!!

Tamra Fremlin is gloriously witty & wry! 😄 8mo

rwmg Is there a connection with Poland or is that just a random mug? 8mo

RobES @rwmg lol just a random mug .... it used to say BOOK WORM, but the WORM bit has come off in the dishwasher 🙄 8mo

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LeahBergen

Uncle Paul | Celia Fremlin

Book mail!

I‘m loving the cover on this newly republished 1959 novel of domestic suspense (and hope they continue with more of Fremlin‘s backlist 👍).

Tamra Yes!!! 😍 9mo

JamieArc “Britain‘s Patricia Highsmith”… definitely curious (and yes, VERY drawn to that cover!) 9mo

jlhammar That is a great cover! 9mo

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LeahBergen @Tamra Right? 👏👏 9mo

LeahBergen @jlhammar It‘s so good! 9mo

Tamra @LeahBergen There is a Fremlin Xmas novel with the same design style……I‘m thinking we should read it! @Cathythoughts and other Fremlin fans. 9mo

LeahBergen @Tamra Is that The Long Shadow? I liked that one!

The Long Shadow: A Christmas Story with a Difference

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LeahBergen @JamieArc I‘ve read a few of her novels and have enjoyed them all! 9mo

Tamra @LeahBergen yes! I definitely need to put it on my December TBR. 😃 9mo

Cathythoughts That‘s a great cover. I‘m looking forward to reading another of hers soon. 👍🏻❤️ 9mo

Cathythoughts @Tamra That sounds brilliant 🎄 👍🏻 9mo

Cathythoughts I really enjoyed this one ! 9mo

batsy The cover is so good! 9mo

batsy If don't mind, please tag me if you're reading The Long Shadow for Christmas @Tamra @Cathythoughts I've been meaning to do that for a couple of years now and never got around to it 🙂 9mo

Tamra @batsy @cathythoughts shall we plan on it? I‘m game! 😄 9mo

Cathythoughts @Tamra I think I‘ve even read it ! And I want to read it again at Christmas with you all. Leah , have you read it too ? 9mo

batsy @Tamra Let's do it! 😁 9mo

Tamra @cathythoughts @batsy great! @LeahBergen want to do a reread too? 😁 (edited) 9mo

LeahBergen @Cathythoughts I remember your review of this one, Cathy! 👍 9mo

LeahBergen @Cathythoughts @batsy @Tamra I may just reread it with you all! 9mo

Tamra @LeahBergen 👏🏾🙌🏾 9mo

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Magpiegem

Uncle Paul | Celia Fremlin

When a book postcard Succinctly portrays how you feel about the impending school holidays

LeahBergen I have this one on order! 👍 10mo

batsy A great cover! 10mo

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Cathythoughts

Uncle Paul | Celia Fremlin

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The cleverly written story of 3 sisters. The eldest was married to ‘Uncle Paul‘ , who , after 15 years in prison is to be released. When the sisters find themselves together on a seaside holiday… the mystery and suspense begin to gain momentum in bizarre ways. One minute I was laughing ( slightly hysterically 😬) and then I was scared again. So well written , and what a tale !

TrishB Great review 👍🏻 2y

squirrelbrain What @TrishB said! Your review makes me want to read it…so stacked! 2y

Tamra Well, that‘s a roller coaster of a read. Sounds engaging! 2y

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LeahBergen Yep, I need this one! 😆 2y

Cathythoughts @TrishB Thanks Trish X 2y

Cathythoughts @squirrelbrain @Tamra @LeahBergen It‘s very engaging , you‘d fly through it 👍 2y

batsy Yes, your review has sold me! 😁 2y

Cathythoughts @batsy It‘s a good one 👍😁 2y

Magpiegem “Laughing slightly hysterically”…sold! 10mo

Cathythoughts @Magpiegem I look forward to your thoughts.. whenever you may get there 👍🏻😁 10mo

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Cathythoughts

Uncle Paul | Celia Fremlin

I started this last night … strange and unnerving, I feel like I‘m walking on egg-shells ..it‘s the Celia Fremlin vibe 😳.
The sun is streaming in here this morning.. a little read and then off on the dog walk.
Happy Friday 📚

erzascarletbookgasm Have a lovely Friday! 💕 I‘ve been meaning to read more of Celia Fremlin too 👍 2y

batsy Happy Friday! Enjoy your weekend 💜 (Those Celia Fremlin vibes sound good to me, lol) 2y

Tamra The description is intriguing. Have a great weekend. 😁 2y

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youneverarrived Love this picture 🥰 2y

LeahBergen I have this one on my “to buy” list. 👏 2y

Cathythoughts @erzascarletbookgasm @batsy Thanks! Book is good 👍🏻👍🏻 2y

Cathythoughts @Tamra Have a great weekend, friend X 2y

Cathythoughts @youneverarrived Thanks XX 2y

Cathythoughts @LeahBergen 👍🏻😍📚 2y

Cathythoughts @batsy @LeahBergen I was just looking at the #furrowedmiddlebrowclub list , Suba are you up to pick the next book? Only because we must order the next one soon. I‘m not too sure of the list , anyway , sure we have plenty of time yet. It‘s May for the one ❤️👍🏻 2y

LeahBergen @Cathythoughts Good thinking! Yes, I let @batsy know that she has our next pick and she said she‘ll be posting this weekend. 👏🏻👏🏻 2y

Cathythoughts @LeahBergen oh great ! Thanks Leah X 2y

Centique I love your bed linen - so pretty! 2y

batsy @LeahBergen @Cathythoughts Just posted! Sorry for the delay 😅 2y

Cathythoughts @batsy @LeahBergen Sorry Suba , there‘s no delay .. if I had checked our posts properly I wouldn‘t have been fussing around! Just saw your choices .. very exciting, looking forward to investigating them. 👍🏻😁 (edited) 2y

Cathythoughts @LeahBergen I‘m wondering too about #PersephoneClub we started our first book late February ( because we were waiting on the book.) My pick The Crowded Street is on in April… will we stay with later in the month ‘ late April‘ or what do you think ?! Anyway there‘s plenty of time to decide 👍🏻 2y

batsy @Cathythoughts No, not at all 😘 It's been awhile since I've ordered books too (I've been good 😆) and I saw that BD have extended their shipping time to these parts a wee bit, so it's good to get this done early for sure! 2y

Cathythoughts @Centique Thankyou X 2y

LeahBergen I just noticed that I didn‘t receive a notification for this comment! Grrr. Anyhow, I‘ve posted about our April read now. 😘😘 2y

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