Category Archives: family life

SEA BATHING: VICTORIAN STYLE

Posted on August 15, 2016 by malcolmarchibald

There is quite a furore about sea bathing and sea bathing attire in Europe at present, with riots in Corsica and political troubles in the south of France.  Well, in Scotland it is not that long since we had our … Continue reading →

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GUEST BLOG: SALLY LAUGHLIN

Posted on March 22, 2016 by malcolmarchibald

Hi Folks: I have never had a guest blogger before, so I thought I would start with a good one! For those of you who have not yet discovered her, Sally Laughlin is from the USA. Her last book Fly … Continue reading →

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Tweed Memories

Posted on December 15, 2015 by malcolmarchibald

There can be fewer more fascinating things than a part-frozen river. The banks are solid with ice, thicker than a hand-span, gleaming silver, white and blue in the winter sun, and great chunks, sometimes six, seven, eight inches thick float … Continue reading →

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Sergeant Mendick and the themes and influences of Victorian crime novels

Posted on September 8, 2015 by malcolmarchibald

Many years ago I read about a ship named Madagascar. According to the story, this vessel was a clipper that was pirated by her own crew. The loyal hands were murdered and there was rape and pillage. A bit like Treasure … Continue reading →

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