I brought this home from the book-sharing cabinet on Marina Way in Ripon while on a book-swapping drive out into the countryside in the Spring sunshine. It was my first visit to this well-stocked little library.

On a remote island off the west coast of Scotland, family is everything and you don't talk to outsiders . . . A good strong story of murder, secrets and lies that I thought was going to get too thrilling for me - but didn't!

Carrying 'look after yourself' greetings to a BookCrossing friend who's been throwing himself to the ground . . .

Thank you very much this surprise "motley collection of books", which arrived yesterday. There's bound to be something of interest in here.

Reserved for my partner in the Easter Exchange.

Happy Easter

Received this in a beautiful box of goodies sent to me as part of the Easter exchange 2022. It's interesting to see that this book started in Bookcrossing journey from Ripon where I have family connections: my great-Aunt Irene lived in Ripon following a lifetime of service as a cook at the nearby stately home of Norton Conyers. I have many lovely memories of visiting her in both places and being treated to a banquet of food she had made for me and my family. No doubt taking days and much of her pension to put on such a spread (homemade brandy snaps filled with cream were a particular favourite.) Anyway, I'm looking forward to reading this book, set in my new home of Scotland. I love a good thriller so this is going to the top of my 'soon to be read' pile. Thanks so much to Deltic for your kind generosity. Happy Easter to you too!

I felt the story gave me some insight into what island life might be like. It was nice to see a wheelchair-using npc feature - a rarity across genres sadly. It also featured non white and LGBTQ+ characters which was refreshing and nice to see. I wasn't sure that this male author had really depicted a female protagonist's experiences very well but it was, again, good to see some acknowledgement of the struggles against sexism, though I felt it more accurately depicted the males exasperation with women trying to address discrimination than it did a woman's problem with it. Anyway, overall a good read with an enjoyable story line.

Released into the lovely little phone box library by the front of the Rockfield centre. I absolutely love this art and community centre and really enjoy visiting to teach whenever I can. Hope you enjoy the book!