Dede Sophie

St. Martin’s, 341p, Isbn-031236394X Synopsis – A priest murdered in his church…a homeless man slaughtered in a toilet… these are just the first of two seemingly unrelated murders plaguing a sweltering New Orleans. As the murders continue it becomes clear that glass restoration artist Mira Gallier is somehow at the heart of it.  Whether she’s the one killing people and leaving weird Biblical quotes at the murder scenes or someone connected to her is, are the questions that plague the uneasy partnership of homicide detectives Spencer Malone and Karin Bayle.  Meanwhile Mira is convinced her dead husband has come back to life. Could that be a clue? ******** Erica Spindler is at the top of her game in this edge-of-the-seat Hitchcockian psychological drama. Her skill is evident whether describing a character’s heart-rending survivor’s guilt, capturing the subtle nuances of a police partnership, or building an atmosphere of exponentially ominous tension. Read more »

West Dean gardens near Chichester is a fantastic example of a Victorian/Edwardian pleasure garden, especially as the large complex of original Victorian glass house were recent refurbished in order to  preserve them for future generations. In past visits to this historic country retreat, it is the glasshouses and their fantastic collection which have always caught out eyes, however this time came across a wonderful exotic border – as well as a few chickens! So why not join us as we investigate the planting highlights we find of interest. If you would like to see more content like this then why not support our channel by clicking onto the ‘Like’ and ‘Subscribe’ buttons.