The characters were quite 2-dimensional as well, although I think the servants were the most interesting, and I quite enjoyed the relations between the family and servants, highlighting the invisibility of 'the help' in these situations, contrast with the power they actually have and the skill set they must possess to do their jobs.

There's a lot of characters to try and remember. Most of the family members aren't very likable and hardly any of them can do anything without their maids. The story is told from multiple perspectives but the sudden switches of perspective makes it a bit confusing. Filled with secrets, betrayals, lies and some humour, this is an enjoyable read. The next morning, they switch to classic muscle cars to pay tribute to them. However, wanting to balance out these amazing cars, they showcase the worst in a "recreation" of the Cold War. This is done with a demolition derby of three rubbish cars from the Soviet Union and three from America. Gotham Awards: 'Anatomy Of A Fall' An Early Double Winner; 'Four Daughters' Best Doc - Updating Live On the surface this book is a cosy mystery, but I found it to be much more, and the references to the shortage of toilet rolls and flour, were a reminder of the position we were all faced with in March 2020. There were elements that demanded the reader suspended belief, some bits were perhaps a little contrived, but I thoroughly enjou]yes it. I really enjoyed this novel from disappearing children to gifted servants and the aristocracy there is a lot going on but all flows together seamlessly into an escape from reality into a world that has almost disappeared. The hero's take a while to stand out the twists are fantastic i loved them all. The stand out moments are brilliant. If you want to escape for a while this is definitely a good book for that.There were four lifeboats on the boat. At least three were in the water. We were behind one of the lifeboats. The front boat had an outboard motor. We were being towed by the boat in front, in heavy seas. They headed the boat into the wind to prevent it capsizing, and that was all they could do. We were using the oars just to keep the boat stable. Why must he always try to do things? He isn’t good at doing things. Doing Things is what servants are for.”

Those reports match up with further comments made by May earlier this year: “In the short term, we might have to reduce our travel ambitions, and we’ll have a better chance of [filming]. The Grand Tour may become a little more domestic. But it will still be us three which is the important thing. And cars."

Everybody has got an oar. You are trying to use it to the best of your ability. If you capsize the boat, that’s it. Everybody is gone. You are wondering if anything you do is going to make any difference. At daylight between eight and nine, a fishing boat found us. But we could not transfer onto the fishing boat, because it was so rough. The fishing boat got a line out to the lead boat and began towing us. That took us to Scarinish [on the Isle of Tiree]. It took us over an hour. It was still stormy.” It's the 1930s and a mysterious illness is spreading across Scotland. But the noble and ancient family of InverKillen, residents of Loch Down Abbey, are much more concerned with dwindling toilet roll supplies and who will look after the children now that Nanny has regretfully departed this life. Lord Inverkillen, Earl and head of the family, is found dead in mysterious circumstances. the Inspector declares it an accident but Mrs MacBain, the head housekeeper, isn't so convinced. It’s the 1930’s in the deep Scottish highland lies Loch down Abbey the home of Lord and lady Inverskillens and the huge number of staff. When a mysterious illness effects and staff and the nearby town. The Inverskillens are horrified when they must start caring for themselves and must deal with the Lord who is found dead. Is it an accident of was he murdered? They also must deal with the Abbey has run into debt and have the bailiffs at the door.

She is a bad ship – a rogue,” said one crewman to The Scottish Daily Express in 1973: “She sits too high in the water and this makes her prone to windage.” Another crewman said: “The ship is narrow and wallows a lot. She is not good in a tight corner.” Then came the fifth, and final, mishap. MV Loch Seaforth and MV Loch Arkaig at Kyle of Lochalsh in 1971.

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