"only a small part is played in great deeds by any hero"

near end of ch 2 Bk2

a little gardening and avoiding college work

The Mermaids Singing * * *

The Mermaids Singing by Val McDermid

a curate's egg
SPOILERS AFTER CUT

Hilldiggers * * * / * * * *

Hillgiggers by Neal Asher

entertaining
SPOILERS AFTER CUT

The Silver Pigs * * * / * * * *

The Silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis

an enjoyable roman detective romance