I loved every word of it. It set me thinking about my experience of Shakespeare, not acting, but seeing and I may do a post. But the book is simply wonderful. She really opens your eyes to the parts, whethr it was small or large

he is not a mouse he is a rat

I did! Some of the stuff the DOW write was intriguing. And the ad verbatim notes of discussions with the Duchess the same. When she decided to write her own book she also employed Murphy but the. Sacked him and got somebody else who she also got rid of. Sounds familiar?

Hi Kimberley and thanks for your kind words. i am still here but a little less at the moment but I hope things will improve I am reading the Lost Memoir with great interest but I am not convinced in the authors stance, I will be reviewing in due course

I love it and have read it so many times. I find Eustace Pedler a wonderful character. I recently re-read Destination Unknown and Thet Came to Baghdad which I also enjoy. I now feel I need to reread her earlier ones. The Secret Adversary is one I have not read cor a long time

Will do!

I have also red her Grand Tour memoir which I found witty and amusing. I always felt she had a good sense of humour. Her portrayal of herself as Ariadne Oliver shows that. I love her earlier books sent in the 1920s, Secret of Chimnays, Seven Dials Mystery etc. Great fun.

I loved it. Kate very kindly sent me an advance copy to cheer me up when I came out of hospital and it helped enormously. I think a second one is already being written. Walking and healing coming along nicely x

Margaret thank you for your long comment and I am so sorry to hear you are having chemo. I have little to complain about other than an aching hip. The brain fog is lifting but I still feel very lethargic at times but know I have to be patient all good wishes x

It is slow but sure and the last week has been tiring. I just wish I could get all my strength back quickly but have to realise that this is not going to happe!

and a wave back to Cambridge! I will check these out thank you

I have a few Miss Read still to get through so will be looking at them in the next few days. Good week but tired today

As I have just commented in reply to Helen it has its ups and downs but getting there. I have been watching Strictly Come Dancing and when I saw Angela Rippon lift her leg up I though blimey I have no intention of trying that even with a new hip!

It has its ups and downs. I am finding that after a busy day or t wo I am usually then exhausted the third day. Today was such a day and I have just spent most of it lying around in a heap. But I am getting there

Oh Nan I had plenty of meds. The nurses told me not to be stoic and take all that was on offer so I did! I have never had a major procedure in my life, for which I am grateful, and had no idea what to expect. When I came home I felt almost in a state of shock and it is taking me a while to adjust. But I am getting there!

I went out and walked round the communal gardens this afternoon. The sun was shining and I just needed some air. Then supper going in the oven. Thank goodness I cooked and stocked up,pre+op as I have little to do. The nights are difficult. I find it difficult to get comfortable and wake up frequently. But, this too, will pass!