tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post2949506878308988389..comments2024-03-28T14:38:25.395-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: Trouble on the Thames: Victor BridgesTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-56427899975601923262016-05-01T20:36:28.607-07:002016-05-01T20:36:28.607-07:00Keishon, replying a bit late to your comment. I st...Keishon, replying a bit late to your comment. I started reading a bunch of John le Carre books (the George Smiley books) and then that sort of motivated me to read more spy ficion. So yes, more spy fiction in the last few months than usual.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-75325498884117902752016-04-28T17:36:54.011-07:002016-04-28T17:36:54.011-07:00Off to look this one up. Thanks. Sounds great! Rem...Off to look this one up. Thanks. Sounds great! Remind me, were you reading spy fiction only for this month or for several months? Just curious. I am always looking for great spy fiction. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-84889525640069298432016-04-24T16:00:29.931-07:002016-04-24T16:00:29.931-07:00It was perfect for the Crimes of the Century meme,...It was perfect for the Crimes of the Century meme, Moira, and I was pleased that I did not let it sit on the shelves forever, as I do with so many books. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-1233227295931234592016-04-24T14:43:44.069-07:002016-04-24T14:43:44.069-07:00Sounds like a great find for the 1945 meme, pleasa...Sounds like a great find for the 1945 meme, pleasantly old-fashioned.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-25507187161022568132016-04-24T14:05:29.399-07:002016-04-24T14:05:29.399-07:00Prashant, it looks like in the US there is Traitor...Prashant, it looks like in the US there is Traitor by Sydney Horler, and two titles by E. Phillips Oppenheim will be available later this year.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-12593314917903798642016-04-24T13:58:39.983-07:002016-04-24T13:58:39.983-07:00Ryan: Even though I picked this to read at this ti...Ryan: Even though I picked this to read at this time because it is spy fiction, it really doesn't read like most of today's spy thrillers. But it is more a thriller than a puzzle mystery, I guess. But a fun read.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-78310379037253188262016-04-24T09:03:31.369-07:002016-04-24T09:03:31.369-07:00Sounds good, Tracy, particularly the "British...Sounds good, Tracy, particularly the "British Library Spy Classics." I wonder what else they have under the tagline.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-53635646434648952682016-04-23T17:40:36.879-07:002016-04-23T17:40:36.879-07:00I'm not a huge fan of spy thrillers, so I may ...I'm not a huge fan of spy thrillers, so I may pass on this one, but I like the overall sound of this one.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-91744102884222593272016-04-22T19:37:29.210-07:002016-04-22T19:37:29.210-07:00I would love to know what you think of this book, ...I would love to know what you think of this book, Yvette. I had not heard of him either.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-516816403174337172016-04-22T19:36:33.206-07:002016-04-22T19:36:33.206-07:00It is great that the vintage mysteries are being r...It is great that the vintage mysteries are being reprinted, Sergio, especially in this case where I don't see any affordable used copies. My husband found this one for me.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-23360359083236239572016-04-22T17:06:40.901-07:002016-04-22T17:06:40.901-07:00Oh I am definitely reading this one, Tracy. Never ...Oh I am definitely reading this one, Tracy. Never heard of the author but what the heck - I liked your review. And I love books set during this time. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-69077309734460481822016-04-22T02:10:23.643-07:002016-04-22T02:10:23.643-07:00Not read him at all tracy, but allows intrigued ab...Not read him at all tracy, but allows intrigued about new authors and great that books like this are still finding audiences!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-15260601498173549132016-04-21T21:47:52.269-07:002016-04-21T21:47:52.269-07:00I do like to find new authors of spy fiction, Keis...I do like to find new authors of spy fiction, Keishon. I have some other books (more contemporary) that have been on my shelves longer, and I should get to them too.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-37323296189594683232016-04-21T21:45:59.961-07:002016-04-21T21:45:59.961-07:00The setting was a big factor in my enjoyment, Marg...The setting was a big factor in my enjoyment, Margot. And the book has gotten some good reviews elsewhere.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-56428189663656247522016-04-21T21:44:50.415-07:002016-04-21T21:44:50.415-07:00Debbie, I was reading along in the book trying to ...Debbie, I was reading along in the book trying to figure out why I was enjoying it so much... I decided just go with it. I guess that is why he published so many books. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-66494744018096611132016-04-21T16:53:23.634-07:002016-04-21T16:53:23.634-07:00Thanks Tracy for this review. Looks like you'r...Thanks Tracy for this review. Looks like you're looking for new spy thrillers? I know I went looking for some new authors to try besides le Carre and a bunch of other known writers. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-50395058510993004722016-04-21T08:45:34.123-07:002016-04-21T08:45:34.123-07:00Thanks, Tracy, as always for the candid review. I ...Thanks, Tracy, as always for the candid review. I know what you mean about characters who are somewhat stereotyped and have little depth. Still, I do like the setting, and sometimes, espionage stories are enjoyable even if they aren't full of depth. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-87290426446554018822016-04-21T08:35:09.628-07:002016-04-21T08:35:09.628-07:00I've never heard of Victor Bridges but I shall...I've never heard of Victor Bridges but I shall have to check him out. This book doesn't sound like a match for me, either. But I'm intrigued that despite the adventure and romance, you enjoyed it, so I might give it a try.Debbie Rodgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630059470408161434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-65878739590822220562016-04-20T23:09:28.380-07:002016-04-20T23:09:28.380-07:00Thanks for the suggestions. I do have a copy of Th...Thanks for the suggestions. I do have a copy of The Riddle of the Sands and plan to read it someday. I had not heard of Harry Edmonds.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-39118709553102292442016-04-20T22:44:37.882-07:002016-04-20T22:44:37.882-07:00Thanks for the review. This sounds like a good boo...Thanks for the review. This sounds like a good book to pick up. The English have a liking for spy stories involving the sea. The classic is The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers (who was Irish). There are also the works of Harry Edmonds such as The North Sea Mystery (although I don't think he is read much any more).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com