I love mysteries especially series- I read the Women's Murder Club ( already up to number 7)series by James Patterson, the Mott Davidson ones about the caterer in Colorado and another one that I enjoy is the Mrs. Murphy Mysteries by Rita Mae Brown( pictured at the left enjoying one of her favourite sports, hunting). The mysteries are quite fanciful with two cats, and a corgi dog who communicate among themselves as well as various farm animals owned by the main character, Harry who is a female farmer with horses who loves the land. In each of the books, Rita Mae Brown is able to insert her views of life and politics through her characters. She has an interesting and astute view of southern politics and in this novel, abortion and Rowe vs. Wade. Wonderful that she is able to gently instruct the reader about the importance of farms and the land as well as American politics on the world scene. Worth a read. The latest, The Purrfect Murder is very contemporary in its analysis of American politics and economics.
Interesting how some authors are incorporating world and local political, social and economic analysis in their novels. Also recommend the Ladies Detective Agency novel, the latest The Miracle at Speedy Motors examines life in Botswana. The author, Alexand McCall Smith lived and worked in southern Africa for a number of years.
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