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Murder in Pudding Corner and the oligarch’s home

by Martha van Zyl | 03/07/2026 | Books | 0 Comments

UK mischief and murder, hidden rooms, impostors, jolly good fun all round, thanks to NetGalley's review copies. The Body in the Kitchen Garden by Paula Sutton The Body in the Kitchen Garden is a charming and atmospheric cosy mystery filled with village intrigue, grand...

Murder Downunder, Saffron’s fifth adventure, and murder maths

by Martha van Zyl | 26/06/2026 | Books | 0 Comments

Lots of murder, just how I like it! Always grateful to NetGalley for providing review copies. The Shark by Emma Styles The Shark is a tense, fast-moving psychological thriller that explores grief, fear, vengeance, and the dangerous consequences of taking justice into...

Second chances, suspicious spouses, and gothic suspense

by Martha van Zyl | 19/06/2026 | Books | 0 Comments

One of these books I absolutely adored. One was a solid thriller. And one felt like a waste of time, but it's probably good if that's your vibe. Thanks, NetGalley. I always appreciate the review copies. The Queen of Wishful Thinking by Milly Johnson The Queen of...

Detectives, divorces, and Patty Hearst

by Martha van Zyl | 12/06/2026 | Books | 0 Comments

Take a trip to Cuba, discover the deceit of a woman married to a powerful divorce lawyer known for ruthless prenups, and travel back to one of the most controversial trials in history. Thanks for the review copies, Netgalley. The Novel Detective: A Detective Novel by...

Now you can Tanqueray tonight, or any night!

Jul 26, 2012 | Food, WIN

I've uploaded a few Tanqueray gin cocktail recipes which you can download and/or print for your friends' delight. Thanks to Carmen for the cool design 🙂 And don't forget to enter the competitions! The Reunion Facebook competition closes tomorrow, and the Tanqueray...

Toast your friends with Tanqueray

Jul 19, 2012 | Food, WIN

Tanqueray is the perfect way to begin a magical night with friends. That is why they are giving you the chance to bring your favourite person from anywhere in the world to South Africa for an unforgettable reunion. To stand a chance to win this amazing prize, simply...

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Murder in Pudding Corner and the oligarch’s home

Murder Downunder, Saffron’s fifth adventure, and murder maths

Second chances, suspicious spouses, and gothic suspense

Detectives, divorces, and Patty Hearst

Now you can Tanqueray tonight, or any night!

Toast your friends with Tanqueray