1. "My Cousin Rachel" by Daphne DuMaurier
Philip Ashley is orphaned and therefore raised by his older cousin, Ambrose. He is the sole heir to his cousin's estate and absolutely sites on him. Each year Ambrose takes himself off to Europe and leaves Philip in charge of the day to day running of the estate. The novel follows the year that Ambrose disappears to Italy and meets the mysterious Rachel - a widow. Ambrose writes letters to Philip updating him on his life and stays in Italy much longer than usual. After receiving some strange letters Philip takes himself to Italy to find that his dear cousin has died. He sets about finding out whether or not cousin Rachel had a role to play in his death.2. "A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue" by Mackenzi Lee
Monty is a rebellious young man brought up to be a gentleman but completely untameable. He attends England's finest boarding schools but is quickly expelled for being a tearaway. He loves women, men, gambling and drinking which is met with his father's deepest disapproval. He goes off on a "Grand Tour" with his sister and his best friend but soon ruins the whole thing with his recklessness and bad decisions. Consequently he puts his life and those with him at serious risk. Monty, when faced with life and death, has to confront his inner demons and choose how he wants his future to pan out.3. "The Essex Serpent" by Sarah Perry
There is strange news around the Essex waters of a mythical serpent come to wreak havoc with the lives of those around the coast. Recently widowed Cora loves nothing more than to collect fossils and has a deep desire to have her name in the British Museum for one of her discoveries. She sets off for Essex at once to investigate with her strange son and her loyal companion, Martha. When she reaches the village of Aldwinter she strikes a friendship with the local vicar and his wife. The unlikely friendship between Cora and Will (The vicar) is tested numerous times due to their completely opposing points of view - science vs. religion. They each have their own reasons to try to find the serpent but whether they can work together or not remains to be seen.
4. "See What I Have Done" by Sarah Schmidt
In August 1982 a brutal murder was committed in Massachusetts. Lizzie Borden was accused of brutally murdering her father and stepmother with an axe but was later acquitted. "See What I Have Done" is a fictional adaptation of the story looking at the household where the murders were committed. The neighbours all believe the Borden family to be upstanding members of the community but those in the house have different stories to tell. The story switches from one unreliable narrator to the next as the fragments of the real story unfold through those who were in the house.
5. "His Bloody Project" by Graeme Macrae Burnet
Another cheery book (NOT) about murders but this time a triple murder in a Scottish farming community. Roderick Macrae is arrested but nobody understands why he committed such a terrible crime. This novel is told through a series of documents including police statements which all seem to be in conflict over who Roderick Macrae really is and what he is like. Some believe him to be a quiet and kind boy whilst others proclaim that he is evil and wicked. The narrative unfolds through medical reports, psychiatric evaluations, transcripts from the court along with other documents that aim to unravel the mystery of why he committed such crimes.6. "Caraval" by Stephanie Garber
When sisters Scarlett and Donatella Dragna are given the opportunity to fulfil their dreams of seeing Caraval (a show which takes place one per year that allows the audience to participate) the only thing stopping them is their evil, cruel father. With the help of a sailer they manage to escape the island they have never before left and head for the island where Caraval is set to take place. On arriving at the island Tella disappears and Scarlett is left with the task of finding her before time runs out. This year the whole object of the show is to find Tella with a reward for whoever gets there first.
My TBR may change, be added to or have books removed this month. I am already passing on the two book club books of this month but am hoping to read them next month instead. Priorities!
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