by Anura Guruge
on March 6, 2022
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She, or to be precise ‘Ghost Child‘ (above), came up as a recommendation, on the Audible (free) PLUS Catalog — given that I am a full, paid-up a year in advance, ‘Prime’ member. I listened to it during my daily, 4.25-mile walks in the morning. I was blown away. She is a GREAT storyteller. What I loved about this book was that it was all plausible. Prior to this book, I had listened to a couple of books that had pivotal plot twists that were improbable. Not so with Caroline Overington. She was spot on. Loved her style.
So, I BOUGHT the second book — ‘ Last Woman Hanged‘. (I had 19 credits. (SMILE)). This was HISTORICAL, non-fiction. Well, I too write historical, non-fiction — albeit, in my case about popes. Well, I would NOT DARE to compare my works to hers. She is genius. I am in AWE. Her research is jaw-dropping. WOW. OK. I will concede that this book is NOT for the casual ‘reader’. There is too much historical arcaneness which will bore many. But, I loved it. I was in awe.
Yes, I plan to read MORE of her books.
I wanted to introduce her to YOU. That I have now done. You will, in time, thank me.
