Holiday reading

Because one of the pleasures of being on holiday is packing a big pile of books (yes, even though I have a Kindle; now I pack a big pile of books and my Kindle) and feeling justified in spending lots of time reading them. Our recent trip was a four-book holiday - and there's a hidden theme: when is a historical novel not a historical novel?

1. Started before we set off: ( Ren and the Blue Hands )



2. ( A novel for adults by Noel Streatfeild )



3. ( Flashman )



4. ( Wives and Daughters )
   It's a long, steady read, and I was still deep in it when I returned home (and once I'd finished it, I was ready for more Mrs Gaskell, so that's not a bad thing).