Historical Mystery Lovers discussion

First Move
Number Rolled: 6

The Name of the Space Moved To: LEICESTER SQUARE / ATLANTIC AVENUE

Task: Read a book with a yellow cover or one set in a country located on the Atlantic Ocean

The Book to Be Read: An Expert in Murder (started 1/7)

Edit: After realize my first roll was made with two dice, I rolled again.

Finished An Expert in Murder on 1/14
Set in the United Kingdom

Second Move
Number Rolled: 2
Space Landed On: Bow Street/St. James Place
Task: Read a book with a character who is a private investigator OR a book in which a character is a member of a royal family from any country or historical time period.
Book to be Read: The Queen's Accomplice

Finished The Queen's Accomplice on 1/22
Book features Queen Elizabeth, mother to the current Queen Elizabeth II

Just realized the book I listed for my second turn is not a mystery. I will try again. Good thing I have a big tbr.

Edit: Fixed 1/22

Third Move
Number Rolled: 6
Space Landed On: Northumberland Avenue/Virginia Avenue
Task: Read a book set during the Roman Empire or the reign of Elizabeth I
Book to Be Read: Martyr

Finished Martyr on 2/6
Book takes place during the reign of Elizabeth I

Fourth Move
Number Rolled: 1
Space Landed On: FENCHURCH ST. STATION / B&O RAILROAD
Task:Read a book where the protagonist sets out on a journey at some point during the investigation.
Book to be Read: Crocodile on the Sandbank

Finished Crocodile on the Sandbank on 2/18
Amelia journeys from England to Egypt and then through Egypt down the Nile

Fifth Move
Number Rolled: 4
Space Landed On: Old Kent Road/Mediterranean Avenue
Task: Read a book with a brown cover OR set in a Mediterranean country
Book to be Read: The Botticelli Secret

Finally finished The Botticelli Secret on 3/18

Sixth Move
Number Rolled: 6
Space Landed On: Chance
Task: Read a book recommended by another group member
Book to Be Read: What Angels Fear

Finished What Angels Fear on 3/22

Seventh Move
Number Rolled: 4
Space Landed On: Pall Mall/St. Charles Place
Task: Double letter in title or paranormal activity
Book to Be Read: Murder on the Ballarat Train

Finished Murder on the Ballarat Train on 4/24

Eighth Move (Good grief I've been slacking)
Number Rolled: 1
Space Landed On: ELECTRIC COMPANY
Task: The first serious study of electricity and magnetism was conducted in 1600 by the English scientist William Gilbert. Read a book set in 17th century (1600-1699).
Book to Be Read: The Way of the Traitor

Finished The Way of the Traitor on 5/29

Ninth Move
Number Rolled: 1
Space Landed On: Whitehall/States Avenue
Task: Read a book that is set during or in the immediate aftermath of a war in which either the United Kingdom or the United States participated - War of the Roses, Jacobite Uprising, Napoleonic Wars, Crimean War, Boer War, Revolutionary War, American Civil War, War of 1812, WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War.
Book to Be Read: In This Grave Hour

Finished In This Grave Hour on 6/23

Tenth Move
Number Rolled: 2
Space Landed On: Pennsylvania Railroad
Task: Read a book set in a place you'd like to visit
Book to Be Read: Cruel as the Grave (takes place in England)

Finished Cruel as the Grave on 8/13

Eleventh Roll
Number Rolled: 2
Space Landed On: Chance 2
Task: Read a book by a new to you author
Book to Be Read: Rebellion's Message

Finished Rebellion's Message on 9/13

So I think I did something wrong at some point. My moves don't really make sense when compared to the game board.

Anyway. I was on Chance 2.
I rolled a 3 which puts me on Boardwalk.
My task is to read a book set in London or one set in a seaside town.
My book will be ?

Gretchen wrote: "So I think I did something wrong at some point. My moves don't really make sense when compared to the game board. "

There was a change to the board early on in the challenge, which may have been what confused you. No need to worry about it. Just carry on from the spot where you are now. :0)