Journal Entry 1 by livrecache from Hobart, Tasmania Australia on Sunday, October 21, 2007

This mystery bursts with well-developed characters, notably forensic scientist Simon St James and his photographer wife, Deborah. Lured by the free airline tickets and the $5,000 fee, China River, an old friend of Deborah's, and her half-brother, Cherokee (their mother was into the hippie counterculture), agree to fly from sunny California to rainy England to deliver a package containing architectural drawings to Guy Brouard, a rich landholder on the Channel island of Guernsey. The drawings are for a museum Brouard plans to build on the island honoring those who resisted the WWII German occupation. When the philandering philanthropist gets murdered and the police arrest China, Cherokee turns to Simon and Deborah for help. Curiously, for all the victim's wealth, no one seems to benefit from his death. The theme of hiding-of hopes, of the past, of secret places-underpins this intricate story about friendship, anger, loyalty and betrayal. Comic touches provide some relief as the suspense builds to an unexpected and explosive climax. With her flair for language, George reinforces her reputation as one of today's finest mystery writers.
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Journal Entry 2 by livrecache at By post in Melbourne, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, October 21, 2007

Released 4 yrs ago (10/21/2007 UTC) at By post in Melbourne, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases

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Sending to BellaMack to accompany a bookring book. 

Journal Entry 3 by BellaMack from St Helens, Tasmania Australia on Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Thank you so much livrecache, I am thrilled to receive a book from my wishlist :) 

Journal Entry 4 by BellaMack from St Helens, Tasmania Australia on Saturday, August 02, 2008

Reserved for catsalive , wishlist granted on BookRelay. 

Journal Entry 5 by catsalive from Rooty Hill, New South Wales Australia on Thursday, August 21, 2008

Thanks for granting my wish, BellaMack. 

Journal Entry 6 by catsalive from Rooty Hill, New South Wales Australia on Tuesday, January 26, 2010

I had trouble getting through this - there's no need to ramble on for over 600 pages to tell a decent story. Deborah's, always irritating, & Simon's motivations are of little interest to me. OK but way too long. 

Journal Entry 7 by catsalive at Australia, a fellow bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases on Friday, June 25, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (6/25/2010 UTC) at Australia, a fellow bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases

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Off to visit crimson-tide. 

Journal Entry 8 by crimson-tide at Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Friday, July 02, 2010

Thanks catsalive - another one out of the big bag.