The Transit of Venus30 reviews Shirley Hazzard Penguin (Non-Classics), 1990 The Transit of Venus + A remarkable book about the difficulty of connecting. + A Romance, a Coming of Age Story that continues into Middle Age + Ms. Austin Would Be Pleased             Quincunx101 reviews Charles Palliser Ballantine Books, 1990 The Details May Fade Over Time but the Impression Left Will Remain With You + A Superb Read I read this book more than 13 years ago while living in London. I have to say that reading this kind of broad,lengthy,sweeping yet historically detailed novel, on site as they say, about so very much more than just a mystery in a bygone time in Britain really did transport me into the heart of this ...             Possession: A Romance213 reviews A.S. Byatt Random House, 1991 An instant classic + Great Book -- Maybe Too Detailed for Us Average Readers [48][T] + A bold conception in a literally dense narrative + stunning             When Christ and His Saints Slept: A Novel83 reviews Sharon Kay Penman Ballantine Books, 1996 Stephen v. Maude + Simply delightful! + An engaging and vivid account of the struggle between King Stephen and the Empress Maude. + A step into English history             Mara and Dann: An Adventure22 reviews Doris Lessing Harper Perennial, 2000 I keep thinking about this book... + A good yarn. + Read about our future world + Everything I've ever wanted....             Spies: A Novel41 reviews Michael Frayn Picador, 2003 Like a time machine + "Sometimes people have things they want to do in private." + The confusion of childhood revealed When given this book, I was told it would make me remember what it was like to be a child. I honestly didn't think that was possible. And if possible, didn't think it would be interesting. I was wrong. This divine book actually let me see things through my adolescent eyes all over again. I loved ...             Gospel: A Novel51 reviews Wilton Barnhardt Picador, 1995 Excellent Read with Great Research + A bawdy academic intrigue + One of the best novels I ever read! + A Fun Read You Don't Wan't to End + Excellent, excellent read             Gentlemen and Players: A Novel (P.S.)19 reviews Joanne Harris Harper Perennial, 2007 Excellent addition to the British Grammar School drama. + Great story + Smart, British Grammar School Mystery + A labryinth of unexpected twists and turns             Sunne in Splendour144 reviews Sharon Kay Penman Ballantine Books, 1990 Bravo! + Great story of Edward IV and Richard III + Impressive + A Wonderful Read + The Sunne in Splendour             The Cornish Trilogy16 reviews Robertson Davies Penguin (Non-Classics), 1992 Art a la Carte with a Side of Salacious Behavior + Find Your Undine + A fascinating story told beautifully + But is it art?             Gentlemen and Players: A Novel (P.S.)19 reviews Joanne Harris Harper Perennial, 2007 Excellent addition to the British Grammar School drama. + Great story + Smart, British Grammar School Mystery + A labryinth of unexpected twists and turns             When Christ and His Saints Slept: A Novel83 reviews Sharon Kay Penman Ballantine Books, 1996 Stephen v. Maude + Simply delightful! + An engaging and vivid account of the struggle between King Stephen and the Empress Maude. + A step into English history             Quincunx101 reviews Charles Palliser Ballantine Books, 1990 The Details May Fade Over Time but the Impression Left Will Remain With You + A Superb Read I read this book more than 13 years ago while living in London. I have to say that reading this kind of broad,lengthy,sweeping yet historically detailed novel, on site as they say, about so very much more than just a mystery in a bygone time in Britain really did transport me into the heart of this ...             The Transit of Venus30 reviews Shirley Hazzard Penguin (Non-Classics), 1990 The Transit of Venus + A remarkable book about the difficulty of connecting. + A Romance, a Coming of Age Story that continues into Middle Age + Ms. Austin Would Be Pleased             Possession: A Romance213 reviews A.S. Byatt Random House, 1991 An instant classic + Great Book -- Maybe Too Detailed for Us Average Readers [48][T] + A bold conception in a literally dense narrative + stunning             Gospel: A Novel51 reviews Wilton Barnhardt Picador, 1995 Excellent Read with Great Research + A bawdy academic intrigue + One of the best novels I ever read! + A Fun Read You Don't Wan't to End + Excellent, excellent read             Mara and Dann: An Adventure22 reviews Doris Lessing Harper Perennial, 2000 I keep thinking about this book... + A good yarn. + Read about our future world + Everything I've ever wanted....             Sunne in Splendour144 reviews Sharon Kay Penman Ballantine Books, 1990 Bravo! + Great story of Edward IV and Richard III + Impressive + A Wonderful Read + The Sunne in Splendour             The Cornish Trilogy16 reviews Robertson Davies Penguin (Non-Classics), 1992 Art a la Carte with a Side of Salacious Behavior + Find Your Undine + A fascinating story told beautifully + But is it art?             Spies: A Novel41 reviews Michael Frayn Picador, 2003 Like a time machine + "Sometimes people have things they want to do in private." + The confusion of childhood revealed When given this book, I was told it would make me remember what it was like to be a child. I honestly didn't think that was possible. And if possible, didn't think it would be interesting. I was wrong. This divine book actually let me see things through my adolescent eyes all over again. I loved ...