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| (18) Esther Tue, 15 June 2010 20:49:47 +0100 |
Hello dear Anne,
I’ve just finished reading The Messenger of Athens and simply had to write.
I bought The Messenger of Athens after meeting you in March and - having speed-read my way through my bedside backlog - settled in to be transported to Greece. I loved a million things about your book, not least our fat friend and all his lovable quirks (his silk handkerchief, the way he daubs his tennis shoes, the way he is so fleet of foot, the mystery surrounding his authority(!)). I really enjoyed the way the story unfolded, and the setting, of course – I can still hear the tinkling of the goat bells! And the ending – it was very satisfying as a reader to feel that everyone got the ending they deserved (except poor Irini of course..). What I enjoyed most of all were the insights into all the different characters – especially Theo. I think my absolute favourite line must be this one - delivered by the fat man - because it conveys so much: “You have the heart of a great lover, but the soul of a coward” .
So bravo, Anne, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series already.. Love from Esther xx
I’ve just finished reading The Messenger of Athens and simply had to write.
I bought The Messenger of Athens after meeting you in March and - having speed-read my way through my bedside backlog - settled in to be transported to Greece. I loved a million things about your book, not least our fat friend and all his lovable quirks (his silk handkerchief, the way he daubs his tennis shoes, the way he is so fleet of foot, the mystery surrounding his authority(!)). I really enjoyed the way the story unfolded, and the setting, of course – I can still hear the tinkling of the goat bells! And the ending – it was very satisfying as a reader to feel that everyone got the ending they deserved (except poor Irini of course..). What I enjoyed most of all were the insights into all the different characters – especially Theo. I think my absolute favourite line must be this one - delivered by the fat man - because it conveys so much: “You have the heart of a great lover, but the soul of a coward” .
So bravo, Anne, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series already.. Love from Esther xx
| (17) francis merritt Fri, 30 April 2010 12:51:05 +0100 |
Wonderful books, very evocative descriptions of the landscape.
Personally, I find it a pity that the publishers have used a bastardised Greek script on the front covers - anyone with a basic smattering of holiday Greek will read it as 'THS MYSTSRISS OF THS GRKSSK DSTSTCIVS', which rather detracts from the books'otherwise impeccable authenticity.
Personally, I find it a pity that the publishers have used a bastardised Greek script on the front covers - anyone with a basic smattering of holiday Greek will read it as 'THS MYSTSRISS OF THS GRKSSK DSTSTCIVS', which rather detracts from the books'otherwise impeccable authenticity.
| (16) dominic portmann Wed, 10 February 2010 13:33:40 +0000 |
Hello Anne
the messenger ( in french traduction ) was for me a very good book with an impressive mood of the greek island winter .
actually I read the Taint of Mida in english but i'ts not so easy ...
why your others books was not translate ...
Thanks to you for the pleasure of the reading
My best regards
Dominic
the messenger ( in french traduction ) was for me a very good book with an impressive mood of the greek island winter .
actually I read the Taint of Mida in english but i'ts not so easy ...
why your others books was not translate ...
Thanks to you for the pleasure of the reading
My best regards
Dominic
| (15) Louisa O\'Brien Tue, 5 January 2010 13:27:45 +0000 |
I came across two of your books in a books 'care' parcel from a friend in England. I live on an island in Greece, and perhaps you remember how difficult it is to get cheap English-language books here? I just loved the two that I read and think you marry the tatty new development tourist side so very well as you just take us round the corner,as it were - to find tasty fish and crispy salads. I love the character too - the whiff of the pagan is excellent, and not overdone. Well done, I'm very impressed, so many books written about Greece are toe-curling! Thanks - Louisa
| (14) Keith Buckley Mon, 14 December 2009 22:46:36 +0000 |
Anne
Just found out that your next book is out soon - great! Good to see from your site that are there are others out there as thrilled as I am to read your books! Please keep them coming.
As a Lancashire lad, living in N.Yorks, who has had the same 'Eureka Greek Island' moment you describe, your books combine my love of great detective novels with a need for a regular Greek fix. Afaristo Poli
Just found out that your next book is out soon - great! Good to see from your site that are there are others out there as thrilled as I am to read your books! Please keep them coming.
As a Lancashire lad, living in N.Yorks, who has had the same 'Eureka Greek Island' moment you describe, your books combine my love of great detective novels with a need for a regular Greek fix. Afaristo Poli
| (13) Richard Parker Sat, 5 December 2009 14:41:55 +0000 |
I am delighted to see that the 4th book will be out in June. Do hurry the publishers along a bit.
Are we allowed to guess which Island (with catacombs!) will be the star of the show this time?
Are we allowed to guess which Island (with catacombs!) will be the star of the show this time?
| (12) BRIAN J CAMPBELL Tue, 17 November 2009 13:13:38 +0000 |
I HAVE JUST FINISHED DOCTOR OF THESSALY AND ENJOYED IT AS MUCH AS THE OTHERS. I LOOK FORWARTD TO MORE. AS AN HONORARY 'CRETAN' AND VISITOR TO SEVERAL OTHER GREEK ISLANDS I AM SURE YOU WILL APPRECIATE HOW MUCH I RELISH YOUR STORIES. THEY TAKE ME RIGHT HOME. UNFORTUNATELY THEY MAKE ME WEEP WITH NOSTALGIA FOR KRETA WHICH I REGARD AS MY SECOND HOME. EFFARISTO PARA POLY. BRIAN O SIFFI
| (11) Annmarie Sat, 29 August 2009 20:11:59 +0100 |
Dear Anne
I have recently finished The Doctor of Thessaly, I wasn't disappointed after waiting with great anticipation having read the first 2 in the serious. Are you sponsored by the Greek tourist board, you should be. I hope you are successful with your nomination in the ITV3 crime writer awards you have my vote anyway. I can't wait for the 4th book glad you have finished it, it can't be printed quickly enough for me. Keep up the great work I'm so glad I bought The Messenger of Athens and started on this adventure.
good luck& best wishes
Annmarie
I have recently finished The Doctor of Thessaly, I wasn't disappointed after waiting with great anticipation having read the first 2 in the serious. Are you sponsored by the Greek tourist board, you should be. I hope you are successful with your nomination in the ITV3 crime writer awards you have my vote anyway. I can't wait for the 4th book glad you have finished it, it can't be printed quickly enough for me. Keep up the great work I'm so glad I bought The Messenger of Athens and started on this adventure.
good luck& best wishes
Annmarie
| (10) Simon Baddeley Sun, 23 August 2009 21:39:33 +0100 |
I so enjoy police procedurals and detectives from other countries - Wallander, Brunetti and Zen, Maigret, but I couldn't find a Greek one. Now I have and I've only just started. I'm halfway through The Messenger, travelling to Corfu Tuesday for six weeks with another of your books in reserve. Thanks. It feels as if you love Greece without illusions. I so enjoy the small details as well as your style and the way the plot's developing.
| (9) Richard Parker Sat, 8 August 2009 11:58:48 +0100 |
The first book brought back so many memories of my beloved islands that I was always going to buy the other two books as well.
Wonderful. Hermes does believe in suitable, dark punishments, doesn't he?
Wonderful. Hermes does believe in suitable, dark punishments, doesn't he?
