Books matching: 19th century rural community
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Save:'His Bloody Project' by Graeme Macrae Burnet is a historical crime novel set in the Scottish Highlands during the late nineteenth century. The book takes the unique form of a collection of documents, including witness statements, confessions, and trial accounts, all related to the brutal murder of three members of the Mackenzie family. Through these various documents, the author explores themes of poverty, class distinctions, religion, and the harsh realities of life in a rural Scottish community. The novel delves into the motivations behind the murders, the mental state of the accused, and the impact of the trial on the small village of Culduie.
I am writing this at the behest of my advocate, Mr Andrew Sinclair, who since my incarceration here in Inverness has treated me with a degree of civility I in no way deserve. My life has been short an... - #2
Save:'A Kiss Before the Apocalypse' in the 'Remy Chandler' series by Thomas E. Sniegoski follows the immortal private detective Remy Chandler, who is actually Remiel of the host Seraphim living among humans. The story revolves around Remy's struggle with his aging wife, Madeline, who the world mistakes for his mother due to her terminal illness. Meanwhile, a series of disturbing events unfold, including the disappearance of Israfil, the Angel of Death, leading to chaos as the seals calling forth the Apocalypse go missing. Remy must navigate through supernatural mysteries with the help of his cop buddy while dealing with personal and cosmic dilemmas.
The narrative combines elements of Christian mythology with a respectful approach, presenting a love story between Remy and Madeline that establishes Remy's character as a good-hearted protagonist. The writing style, akin to the Dresden Files series but with an angelic twist, offers a mix of emotion, passion, and suspense as Remy delves into supernatural investigations that may ultimately determine the fate of the world.
