Early this morning I watched a recording of last night’s rugby World Cup match between France and Uruguay, which was more of a contest than had been predicted.
Later Jackie drove me to and collected me afterwards from my friend Giles’s house so we could enjoy a conversation.
In the meantime, realising that our Modus is becoming too frail to carry us around any more, Mrs Knight visited the Hyundai garage at Everton where she chose a replacement younger model which we secured with a deposit this afternoon.
Afterwards I photographed a spider that I am holding back for Denzil’s upcoming Nature Challenge.
I then finished reading “The Suicide Club” by Robert Louis Stevenson, being the third in The Folio Society’s collection.
This is really the tale of a deviously scheming serial killer who inveigles victims into sham situations encouraging them to dice with death. We have intriguing mystery; fearful dread; fanciful locations, and gullible prey in what is a three part detective story. Stevenson uses light and shade to evoke the atmosphere of the developing murder mystery. He describes the settings in detail, using fairly lengthy yet flowing prose, with a keen ear for conversation and other sounds.
As usual, Michael Foreman’s watercolour illustrations picture the author’s work admirably.
I hope the prose samples alongside these examples do not give too much away.
This evening we all dined on more of Jackie’s chicken Jalfrezi meal with the addition of tandoori paneer; with which we each finished our respective beverages.
Oh boy, purchasing a new car, or used can be costly!
Thanks very much, John
Show us the new modus!
We will pick up the Hyundai on Wednesday
Nice!
Congratulations on the newer car. May it serve you well. Nice examples.
Thank you very much, Pat
WOW Can’t wait to see car photos. How exciting.
Thank you very much, Chrissy
Congratulations on the new car. How exciting, I hope it fits your regular passenger needs.
I know this title The Suicide Club but I’m unsure where from. I don’t remember reading the book so I’m wondering if it was ever televised?
There seem to be a number of films with the title, but I haven’t seen a mention of Stevenson in them. Thanks very much, Sue
Your description of “The Suicide Club” sounds familiar. I imagine it inspired a number of other stories. I hope you and Jackie enjoy your new chariot!
Thanks very much, Liz
The book sounds intriguing, Derrick … Wow a newish car … well done Jackie,
Thanks very much, Ivor
My pleasure Derrick
Congratulations on the new car, Derrick and Jackie. May it last a long time, and serve you well.
Robert Louis Stevenson’s stories sound full of suspense, but would probably give me nightmares to read them. 🙂
Not quite Edgar Allan Poe. Thanks very much, Lavinia
A car in the morning, a book in the afternoon, just another day…
🙂 Thank you very much, Sylvie
This sounds like a day well spent 🙂
Thanks very much, Anne
Some attractive illustrations in the Folio Society’s edition of “The Suicide Club”.
Thank you very much, John
Congrats on the new car! How exciting! Hope it serves you well for many many many years.
Sounds like a Mr. Stevenson’s story that captures the reader in and holds them.
The watercolor illustrations are fabulously moody and suspenseful!
I look forward to seeing your spider photo(s).
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
What a title for story and post! The story does sound like one that has perhaps influenced others.
It’s lovely you got to visit with your friend, and congratulations on your new car!
I suspect the Modus has become worn out taking so much garden rubbish to the dump
Exactly. Thanks very much, Sheree
congratulations on your new car, Derrick! how exciting 🙂
Thank you very much, Wilma
Congratulations on your new car, Derrick. Very exciting.
A love the title of this post!
Thanks very much, RR
Congrats on your new car, Derrick and Jackie. May it serve you well.
Thanks very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
Now for Jackie to get to grips with the new and younger car model. May you have a smooth sailing on your first adventure
Thank you very much, Catherine
Congratulations on your new car!
You are very lucky to have an edition with these outstanding illustrations, Derrick.
Thank you so much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Seems an interesting read! Congratulations for the new car!
Thank you very much, Ribana