Author Archives: Fiona

If you like Blyton: Kidnap in the Caribbean by Lauren St John

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Fiona

Stef and I have both reviewed the first Laura Marlin mystery: Dead Man’s Cove. I borrowed the second book in the series, Kidnap in the Caribbean, ages ago and have finally read it so I thought I would review it … Continue reading →

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Monday #428

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Fiona

We are halfway through June now which in Scotland means the schools come off for the summer holidays in two weeks. The weather now actually resembles summer at least some of the time, which is a good sign. If you … Continue reading →

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Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 10

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Fiona

Last time Bill travelled down to Cardiff to meet with an inspector about the suspicious helicopter activity. Chapter 10 The next morning, Bill set out in his car to the first airstrip on his list to do some investigations into … Continue reading →

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Enid Blyton: The Untold Story by Brian Carter

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Fiona

Some time ago I had an email asking if I would give permission for a photo of Elfin Cottage to appear in a new book about Enid Blyton. After checking with Stef who had taken the photo, I replied saying … Continue reading →

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Monday #427

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Fiona

It is now June and finally some sunshine and warmth has arrived! Enid Blyton: The Untold Story by Brian Carter and Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 10 ‘So boys are ham-handed, are they?’ said Dick, … Continue reading →

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Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 9

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Fiona

Last time Bill headed into Merthyr Tydfil to have a talk with the local police. Chapter 9 Bill was soon in his car and on his way to Cardiff. The drive took less time than he had expected it to, … Continue reading →

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May 2021 round up

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Fiona

Last month I predicted that the weather would turn sunny just as we were allowed to meet indoors again. I was wrong. Not only was it not sunny, it rained. And hailstoned. And rained some more.  What I have read … Continue reading →

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Monday #426

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Fiona

With June almost upon us we have finally seen some warm weather this weekend – though a haar somewhat spoiled the sunshine in coastal areas, typical! May round up and Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter … Continue reading →

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Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 8

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Fiona

Last time Bill investigated inside the mountain but had to turn back to the Evans’ farm empty handed. Chapter 8 The next morning, although Allie had urged him to go the previous evening, Bill took the car and drove to … Continue reading →

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Five on a Secret Trail part 3

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Fiona

Yet again a Famous Five review has run to three parts – and that’s without dedicating a whole post to one character! Here you’ll finally find the comments and nitpicks. Some general comments I’ve decided that this one isn’t a … Continue reading →

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Monday #425

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Fiona

We have had another rainy week – but May is nearly over, and hopefully June will give us some sunshine! Five on a Secret Trail part 3 and Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 8 “Are … Continue reading →

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Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 7

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Fiona

Last time Bill and David headed off into the valleys to collect the children, but only found Dapple. Chapter 7 The things that concerned him in the note were that Philip had been marched off by force, as well as … Continue reading →

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Five on a Secret Trail part 2

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Fiona

The first part of this review covered my confusion over Harry/Guy, and that will probably continue as I cannot get it into my head which one’s kidnapped and which one isn’t. Going deeper underground I have said before that I … Continue reading →

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Monday #424

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Fiona

The hail seems to have stopped now, as the temperature has finally risen to a more acceptable 8 or 10 degrees most days. It hasn’t stopped raining, but then this is Scotland! From today we can meet people indoors and … Continue reading →

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Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 6

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Fiona

Last time David made his excuses as to why he abandoned the children in the Welsh valleys, and needless to say Bill and Allie were not impressed. Chapter 6 Bill went to David and Effans and told them of his … Continue reading →

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Five on a Secret Trail

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Fiona

This is one of my lesser favourites, in fact it comes in at 18/21 in my ranking of the series. This is the first time I’ve read it since I wrote that list, so it will be interesting to see … Continue reading →

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Monday #423

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Fiona

It has rained pretty much every day the past week, and it’s due to keep on raining for another few days. In fact it has hailstoned on more than one occasion, I think the weather gods have forgotten that it’s … Continue reading →

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Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 5

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Fiona

Last time Bill and Allie made a trip to the hospital to check on her hand, and David returned with the donkeys but no children… (As a side note, it is in this chapter we first mention Sam, the Black … Continue reading →

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April 2021 round up

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Fiona

“April showers bring May flowers,” is a well-known saying, but what do April and May showers bring, I wonder? I’m looking forward to May 17 when we can finally meet other people indoors again, but it’ll probably be gloriously sunny … Continue reading →

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Monday #422

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Fiona

Well, it’s May now. This time last year we were a couple of months into a lockdown that we didn’t realise would last as long as it has, but at least now it looks like we are on the way … Continue reading →

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