I'm working on the last book of the Ginger Gold 1920s Mystery series (bringing all the main secondary characters that have appeared over the course of 31 books in one place ~ super fun!)
The idea that this is the end of the Roaring Twenties road for Ginger is a bittersweet. I need time to digest just how I'm feeling about that, and will blog more about that issue in the near future.
At the same time, I'm working on the companion book for my upcoming Kickstarter campaign, and that has made me realise that I've forgotten a lot about the road Ginger has travelled. She and many of the characters have changed by the end of the series, from who they were at the beginning. This became even more clear to me as I started re-reading the books starting with Murder at the SS Rosa.
Yes, I'm reading my own books and surprised by them! I love the strong ladies there who are so different from each other, starting with Ginger and Haley, then adding Felicia and Ambrosia. I'd forgotten how emotional Ginger and Basil's "push-pull" romance was, especially in the book I'm currently reading now, Murder at Kensington Gardens. Poor Basil. Poor Ginger!
In many ways, it's like I'm discovering the series for the first time, while at the same time, I remember when...
*Kudos to Jordan Strauss for these awesome vintage-style images
If you're a reader of the Ginger Gold series, I'd love to know what book you are at now.
Have you ever finished a series only to go back to the beginning and start over again? If so, which one? Maybe I'll try it out next!
Let me know in the comments.
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I too have recently gone back to listen to the entire Ginger Gold series from the beginning thru – Murder in the Painted Masque. I just love this series! I am currently re-listening to the entire Maisie Dobbs series from the beginning by Jacqueline Winspear. Will the Velvet Spy series be available as an audio series? Also, will your current creation be available in audio?
Hey Lee!
I have finished the series and I’m also starting a re-read. I love all your series set in Ginger’s world. During my re-read, I’m trying to get them all in chronological order.
I love all of Ginger’s quirkiness, especially her blindness when it comes to her driving abilities! Her ability to put together random clues to determine the guilty party is fascinating to see. After re-reading the first few books, I’m amazed at the personal and emotional growth that Felicia has gone thru. What a change! Of course, Scout had evolved from scamp to responsible older brother by the time Rosa gets married. Thankfully, other than a momentary lapse in hairstyle judgement, I love that Ambrosia has maintained her curmudgeon-ness!
All of your serieses (?) in Ginger’s world make a wonderful place to visit. I look forward to completing my re-read and moving into the 1930’s with everyone! Thank you for your writing.
Linda K.
Hi, Lee!
I’m on Murder at Lake Como and anticipate finishing it by the end of the day.
Besides your wonderful Ginger Gold series and Rosa Reed series, T.E. Kinsey’s Lady Hardcastle mysteries are a lot of fun!
Eagerly awaiting the kickstarter project,
Amy