Category Archives: 1920s

Felina Ballerina Returns

Posted on December 21, 2020 by admin

Felina Ballerina learns that when you’re a beloved pet, humans take you to the vet! Felina Ballerina Returns (Book 2) Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. This blog participates Amazon Affiliates and may earn commissions from these links.

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Ebook Magical Cool Cats Mysteries Volume 3 Free March 26

Posted on March 21, 2020 by admin

“FUN! Step back into the days when you needed a password to get that drink, veterans had come home from the Great War, and the electric double decker trolley was the Bee’s Knees of public transportation. Travel along with a … Continue reading →

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Best Of Blog: Hemingway’s Cat is Missing

Posted on October 14, 2016 by splendidsummer

This post appeared in November 2011. The kitty pictured above wasn’t Hemingway’s cat but she was the inspiration for the Magical Cool Cat Mysteries. The books don’t really do her justice. She died unexpectedly and I’m just grateful now that … Continue reading →

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Best Of Blog: Lipstick at the 1920s New Yorker

Posted on October 5, 2016 by splendidsummer

This post originally appeared in October 2011. I can’t believe I’ve been blogging for five years. With her love for cocktails and wit, Lois Long reviewed speakeasies for The New Yorker. She signed her articles “Lipstick” and defined 1920s Flapper … Continue reading →

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Clever Cats

Posted on March 16, 2016 by splendidsummer

If any species could form an effective Army despite napping several times a day, it would be cats:) In Cool Cat Mysteries, cat sleuths solve mysteries without missing a nap. How would you describe Bertrum Thumbcat — the cat leader … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday

Posted on December 19, 2015 by splendidsummer

I have a pre-order for the audiobook edition of Mulligan’s Christmas Stew. I want to listen to this author’s stories about celebrating Christmas all over the world through the years. Here is the description from Amazon: “For more than 30 … Continue reading →

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Best of Blog: Gatsby’s Mansion: Oheka Castle

Posted on August 5, 2015 by splendidsummer

Photos from OHEKA Castle posted with permission. I originally posted this in May 2013. Since The Great Gatsby is timeless, and summer always makes me think of The Great Gatsby, I wanted to share it again. “There was music from … Continue reading →

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*Expired*FREE Magical Cool Cat Mysteries Boxed Set Vol 2

Posted on July 3, 2015 by splendidsummer

The cats are in charge and you can enjoy a free download of Magical Cool Cat Mysteries Boxed Set Vol 2 on July 4,5,6,7 & 8. It’s regularly priced at $2.99 It’s the Cat’s Meow when astute Persian Tatania and … Continue reading →

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Empire of Deception –His Last Con May Not Have Been Uncovered

Posted on June 21, 2015 by splendidsummer

After a friend swindles Leo Koretz out of money in a Panama timberland investment scheme, he learns two things: 1) The closer friends they are, the harder the suckers fall; 2) He could create a bigger and better fraudulent Panama … Continue reading →

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The Real Downton Abbey – Diaries of Highclere Castle’s Aristocrats

Posted on January 11, 2015 by splendidsummer

Downton Abbey fans won’t be disappointed by Lady Catherine, the Earl, and the Real Downton Abbey by the Countess of Carnarvon. I listened to the audiobook edition narrated by Sandra Duncan, Jenny Oglivie, and Andrew Wincott. This is the story … Continue reading →

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