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New Ruth Galloway a week today!

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scarecrow22 · 26/01/2023 08:46

Embarrassed how excited I am. So in love with the flawed Nelson too. But maybe my favourite part is the landscape.

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Motorcyclemptiness · 08/02/2023 08:38

Me too. Of the two narrators, this one is my preferred one, too.

Toddlerteaplease · 07/02/2023 20:53

I've got it on Audible..

Mumsnut · 07/02/2023 16:51

<<wonders if it would be quicker to buy one between us and post it around->>

elkiedee · 07/02/2023 16:24

Last year I was astonished to get a library ebook on publication day (House of Fortune by Jessie Burton) but I agree, the ebook stock etc is still much more limited plus there's often one copy across the system, and there are usually more paper copies in circulation.

The Last Remains has now made its way to actual stock rather than "on order" and is on its way to the library branch where I've asked to collect it, so I'm hoping that I'll get an email soon saying it's waiting for me. At the moment there are only two of us in the queue but there's also only one copy, so once it comes through and I collect it, I'll need to prioritise (shouldn't be a major problem!)

Georgyporky · 07/02/2023 10:07

@elkiedee It's paper for now.

It's usually quite a while after publication before e-book versions are available - some are never converted.
Libby was a life-saver during lockdown !

elkiedee · 06/02/2023 19:08

Georgyporky · 06/02/2023 17:28

I've just reserved it at the library consortium, there's 70 copies available & 440 in the queue ahead of me !

Is that paper or ebook? Thinking of joining the queue, as my local library service has just joined the consortium, and my local branch was due to reopen today.

Georgyporky · 06/02/2023 17:28

I've just reserved it at the library consortium, there's 70 copies available & 440 in the queue ahead of me !

Toddlerteaplease · 06/02/2023 14:15

The stories are getting a bit repetitive, hopefully Michelle will have had the balls to dump Nelson.

hiredandsqueak · 06/02/2023 13:58

I really enjoyed it as well, sad that it's the last one though, like saying goodbye to an old friend.

ElizabethinherGermanGarden · 05/02/2023 16:12

claracluck1978 · 04/02/2023 08:03

I have just finished Tbe Last Remains
No spoilers from me, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I picture Nicola Walker in my head when I read Dr Ruth & would love there to be an adaptation of any of the stories.

I would love Nicola Walker in an adaptation (I love her in everything). She's not what I see in my head - that's Ruth Jones from about 20 years ago - but I can imagine it working.

SaltMarsh · 05/02/2023 14:48

No spoilers from me, but I loved Elly's use of 'truffling' on page 7! I'm only on Chapter 7 as I had another book to finish when this arrived on Tuesday. Unfortunately I don't get as much time to read as I would like - usually just a few minutes at bedtime before I zonk out - and I want to take this one a bit more slowly, it being the last. sobs

Violinist64 · 04/02/2023 16:40

I treated myself to it in Waterstones on Tuesday - it was a signed copy and £3 off the rrp. When l arrived home, I found an Amazon package on my doorstep. I had completely forgotten that I had pre-ordered the book. I gave the second copy to my mother as an early birthday present as she loves this series too. I have started it and, as always, it is a wrench to have to put it down for work or necessary household chores.

virginqueen · 04/02/2023 16:30

I've just finished it too ! Well up to the usual standard. I live in Norfolk and often discover new places through her books. She should bring out
"Elly Griffiths' Norfolk" like Phil Rickman has with Herefordshire/Wales

Annasgirl · 04/02/2023 15:22

How did I now know this? I came into this section to discuss my latest read, then I saw this thread and I’ve just downloaded the book. I’m going to wait until I finish my current book but I might still get to enjoy it this weekend- we have a bank holiday here on Monday so it couldn’t have arrived at a better time.

claracluck1978 · 04/02/2023 08:03

I have just finished Tbe Last Remains
No spoilers from me, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I picture Nicola Walker in my head when I read Dr Ruth & would love there to be an adaptation of any of the stories.

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scarecrow22 · 03/02/2023 11:02

Have you read Five Decembers by James Kestrel? His first I think. Sort of crossover to quality general fiction as murder-light. Addictive, fascinating, flawed by v likeable characters. Massively recommend.

Next Terry Hayes due March (if it's not delayed again).

For gen crime writers Michael Connelly my favourite.

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scarecrow22 · 03/02/2023 10:29

It's tomorowwwww! Can't decide whether to binge read (maybe my DC could go into care for a day?), or eek out.....

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SaltMarsh · 31/01/2023 19:15

Here's an existing thread about Elly and Ruth:
www.mumsnet.com/talk/what_were_reading/4259266-Elly-Griffiths-Ruth-Galloway-novels-possible-spoilers

As I say on the other thread, my copy of The Last Remains arrived today. I don't usually get new books so quickly, but had a voucher to spend and couldn't resist ordering it. I'm just about to finish Noel Fitzpatrick's latest, Beyond Supervet - very good, interesting, thought-provoking and moving - and then I'll start it.

I feel quite reluctant to start it, it being the last one.

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scarecrow22 · 30/01/2023 12:01

If you haven't tried the Brighton mysteries, do. Let yourself slip into the unlikely world and it works. Characters,plots, setting again fabulous... Not flawless but so much better than most predictable fare

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scarecrow22 · 30/01/2023 12:00

hiredandsqueak · 29/01/2023 16:05

Have pre ordered also looking forward to the next Stuart Macbride out February 16th

Ooh, don't know Stuart McBride. Will go and research now. Anything is better than tidying!

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hiredandsqueak · 29/01/2023 16:05

Have pre ordered also looking forward to the next Stuart Macbride out February 16th

FuzzyPuffling · 29/01/2023 15:50

DH ordered it for my birthday. Since this is the last one, he's going to be stuck for birthday presents from now on!

(I'm enjoying "Bleeding Heart Yard" though. I hope Elly continues with Harbinder. )

hoochyhag · 28/01/2023 17:15

Ooo! Didn't know about this 😯 The last remains? Great stuff.

Cheguevarahamster · 28/01/2023 10:56

Cant wait!

Clawdy · 28/01/2023 09:07

Ah, right, thanks. Looks as if the next book may bring the story to a conclusion, then. Interesting!