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Offline Mr.J

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Novels
« on: 24 February 2009, 11:55:47 AM »

Just been looking at my book collection and found a couple of novels that might be of interest:
The first is called Ratcatcher by James McGee, the second is its sequel, Ressurectionist (haven't read this on yet, but thought the first was a good yarn).

It's set in London, I think it's during the Napoleonic Wars, can't quite remember. The main character is a bow street runner, the story has spies, espionage and intrigue, worth a read I think.

Offline Gluteus Maximus

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Re: Novels
« Reply #1 on: 25 February 2009, 04:24:58 PM »
I agree, Ratcatcher is a ripping yarn. I haven't read Resurectionist either, but my Dad has it and I'll nick it off him when he's finished  :)

Another good one in a similar vein is Bernard Cornwell's "Gallows Thief", which is also worth getting.

Offline dodge

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Re: Novels
« Reply #2 on: 04 March 2009, 09:23:27 AM »
I've been looking at those novels, glad you liked them I may purchase when I have read through a bit more of my book mountain.

dodge

Offline fritzy

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Re: Novels
« Reply #3 on: 15 March 2009, 01:13:05 PM »
Hi Guys,
     Buccaneer by Tim Severin is a good read as well. This is the second of 3 in a series. The first is called Corsair I think and I'm on the prowl for it when I hit the shops again. Ressurectionist is a good read also. Have to get the first one now you've reminded me about it.
   Cheers
    Fritzy

Offline Mr.J

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Re: Novels
« Reply #4 on: 16 March 2009, 10:29:02 AM »
Gluteus Maximus you reminded me, I got Gallows Thief ages ago and put it aside and never got round to reading it. I'm very glad you did, a really good story!
Probably the wrong forum but I highly recomend the Caspasian series, more pulp but really good all the same!

 

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