Staying Home

It is very hot and humid here even in the north of England so Mr P and I are resting.  

Last week I went to the library to collect two more reserved books.  I find it difficult to concentrate, but I will read them slowly.  My favourite genre in books is a cosy mystery and as the Marlow Mystery Series has been adapted for television I enjoyed the drama featuring Samantha Bond.  Her character is very different from the one in the James Bond movies.

The setting of the novel is the River Thames in the town of Marlow in Berkshire which is one I also know well.  Our daughter D took her friend there when she was visiting from Dublin, Ireland so it was a reminder of the times we've also visited this attractive riverside area.

Here are a few photos that our daughter D took to give you an idea of the place. 

Marlow Bridge

The plot of the novel centres around the character played by Samantha Bond, a dog walker and the local vicar's wife who become friends after they start to investigate a likely murder.  The S B character had heard shots fired in the grounds of her neighbour's house located on the opposite river bank.  (At the time she'd been wild swimming since her house and garden lead down to the river).  However, the local police are unsure, but start their own investigation. 

I enjoyed the television drama more than the novel probably because I watch television for entertainment more than I read because of poor eyesight.

Talking about eyesight, Mr P and I both need cataract surgery and Mr P has an appointment for an assessment next week.  Mr P's is more important.  I don't drive any more.  I loved driving and used to travel all over Berkshire as a supply teacher when we lived 'down south'.   At the moment we're dependent on family to give us lifts until Mr P has his eye surgery.  Thankfully I can still write my blog posts as I have a big screen attached to my computer and also use my information mobile phone.

That is all for now.  Thank you for coming by.  Speak again soon.