Sum1, I hadn't heard of Deryn Lake, but I've just Googled her and her books sound very interesting. In fact I can't understand why she's escaped my notice so far. I'm putting her on my list for my next trawl round for Kindle books. Many thanks. 
WeeGranny, my OH reads Ian Rankin and I'll have to ask him if he's found them getting a bit samey. It's disappointing when an author you generally like doesn't come up to the mark, isn't it.

WeeGranny, my OH reads Ian Rankin and I'll have to ask him if he's found them getting a bit samey. It's disappointing when an author you generally like doesn't come up to the mark, isn't it.
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