Philip Gwynne Jones
@pgjonesvenice.bsky.social
Author of the Nathan Sutherland Venetian mysteries. Currently investigating "The Magus of Sicily" with Nedda and Calogero.
Here for Italy, music, old horror films and prog rock!
https://linktr.ee/pgjonesvenice
https://philipgwynnejones.com
Here for Italy, music, old horror films and prog rock!
https://linktr.ee/pgjonesvenice
https://philipgwynnejones.com
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We have a cover!
"The Venetian Redemption" - coming July 2nd and available for pre-order now!
"The Venetian Redemption" - coming July 2nd and available for pre-order now!
#NowEating Sardines in a kind of *beccafico* style (before and after oven).
February 3, 2026 at 7:48 PM
#NowEating Sardines in a kind of *beccafico* style (before and after oven).
February 3, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Reposted by Philip Gwynne Jones
You’d think that when English nationalists attempt to claim the superiority of their culture they’d pick things like Perpendicular Gothic architecture, Pre-Raphaelite art, Romantic poetry, but no, it’s always the shittest fry-up you ever saw
They wouldn’t know a four-centred arch from their elbow
They wouldn’t know a four-centred arch from their elbow
When he tweeted 'The Battle of the Somme', he was referring to his bowel movements
February 2, 2026 at 7:44 PM
You’d think that when English nationalists attempt to claim the superiority of their culture they’d pick things like Perpendicular Gothic architecture, Pre-Raphaelite art, Romantic poetry, but no, it’s always the shittest fry-up you ever saw
They wouldn’t know a four-centred arch from their elbow
They wouldn’t know a four-centred arch from their elbow
We have a cover!
"The Venetian Redemption" - coming July 2nd and available for pre-order now!
"The Venetian Redemption" - coming July 2nd and available for pre-order now!
February 2, 2026 at 11:47 AM
We have a cover!
"The Venetian Redemption" - coming July 2nd and available for pre-order now!
"The Venetian Redemption" - coming July 2nd and available for pre-order now!
"The best part of the Biennale...is always the Vernissage."
"Vengeance in Venice", a bargain 99p throughout February (UK only, I'm afraid)
www.amazon.co.uk/Vengeance-Ve...
"Vengeance in Venice", a bargain 99p throughout February (UK only, I'm afraid)
www.amazon.co.uk/Vengeance-Ve...
www.amazon.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 9:28 AM
"The best part of the Biennale...is always the Vernissage."
"Vengeance in Venice", a bargain 99p throughout February (UK only, I'm afraid)
www.amazon.co.uk/Vengeance-Ve...
"Vengeance in Venice", a bargain 99p throughout February (UK only, I'm afraid)
www.amazon.co.uk/Vengeance-Ve...
February 2, 2026 at 8:39 AM
If you watch "Rownd a Rownd" on S4C, you'll see this twice a week...the oldest member of the cast.
‘It’s astonishing how well it has lasted’: Anglesey marks 200th anniversary of beloved bridge
Despite repair problems, its admirers say Thomas Telford’s Menai Bridge is good for another two centuries
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2026 at 8:43 PM
If you watch "Rownd a Rownd" on S4C, you'll see this twice a week...the oldest member of the cast.
#NowEating Dinner tonight, cod and chips in a spicy tandoori-style butter.
February 1, 2026 at 8:39 PM
#NowEating Dinner tonight, cod and chips in a spicy tandoori-style butter.
This month's cracking offer : "Vengeance in Venice", Nathan Sutherland's second adventure, is available on Kindle throughout February for just 99p!
www.amazon.co.uk/Vengeance-Ve...
www.amazon.co.uk/Vengeance-Ve...
www.amazon.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 4:41 PM
This month's cracking offer : "Vengeance in Venice", Nathan Sutherland's second adventure, is available on Kindle throughout February for just 99p!
www.amazon.co.uk/Vengeance-Ve...
www.amazon.co.uk/Vengeance-Ve...
Corner Pub is open again. And there was much rejoicing!
February 1, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Corner Pub is open again. And there was much rejoicing!
February 1, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Dinner tonight, Thai red curry with prawns. Cleansing Fire!
January 31, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Dinner tonight, Thai red curry with prawns. Cleansing Fire!
January 31, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Organisation with history of making terrible decisions makes a good decision, albeit probably by accident....
WRU announces major plan for national anthem at Six Nations games
The Welsh Rugby Union has today announced plans for a major change to the singing of the national anthem during Six Nations matches at the Principality Stadium. Following demand and fans having their ...
nation.cymru
January 30, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Organisation with history of making terrible decisions makes a good decision, albeit probably by accident....
Five jobs I've had:
Waiter
IT worker
Teacher
Translator
Writer
Three of those are in the past 14 years. IT did rather trap me...
Waiter
IT worker
Teacher
Translator
Writer
Three of those are in the past 14 years. IT did rather trap me...
Five jobs I've had:
- livestock farmer
- agricultural consultant
- sheep shit sample collector
- carriage driving competition course builder
- wine merchant
and a bonus - turkey plucker's assistant
- livestock farmer
- agricultural consultant
- sheep shit sample collector
- carriage driving competition course builder
- wine merchant
and a bonus - turkey plucker's assistant
Five jobs I’ve had:
- night runner
- investigator
- burger flipper
- interpreter
- copy editor
- night runner
- investigator
- burger flipper
- interpreter
- copy editor
January 30, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Five jobs I've had:
Waiter
IT worker
Teacher
Translator
Writer
Three of those are in the past 14 years. IT did rather trap me...
Waiter
IT worker
Teacher
Translator
Writer
Three of those are in the past 14 years. IT did rather trap me...
I can't help thinking this has been sent to the wrong person...
January 30, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I can't help thinking this has been sent to the wrong person...
Time in the company of @barbaranadel.bsky.social is time well spent - so don't miss this if you're in the area!
www.bloodybarnes.com/home I'm going to be speaking at this on Saturday 7th February at 6pm.
Bloody Barnes Literary Festival | Annual Crime Writing Festival
7-8 February 2026: Bloody Barnes Literary Ferstival is an exciting NEW Annual Crime Writing Festival at the OSO Theatre in Barnes London. Bringing murder, mystery and mayhem to the gentlefolk of Barne...
www.bloodybarnes.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Time in the company of @barbaranadel.bsky.social is time well spent - so don't miss this if you're in the area!
#NowPlaying Wagner, "Lohengrin". Re-release of Karajan's early 80s recording. Kollo was the heldentenor of choice at the time, Nimsgern and Vejzovic appear on K's "Parsifal" just a few years later. I think Kempe's recording will always be my go-to, but there's lots to admire here as well.
January 30, 2026 at 1:27 PM
#NowPlaying Wagner, "Lohengrin". Re-release of Karajan's early 80s recording. Kollo was the heldentenor of choice at the time, Nimsgern and Vejzovic appear on K's "Parsifal" just a few years later. I think Kempe's recording will always be my go-to, but there's lots to admire here as well.
Just sprayed letters at this in desperation. Two options left at the end, then I remembered one of them had turned up a few weeks ago. #Wordle 1,686 6/6
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January 30, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Just sprayed letters at this in desperation. Two options left at the end, then I remembered one of them had turned up a few weeks ago. #Wordle 1,686 6/6
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It's never great when your dentist takes one look inside your mouth and goes "Mamma Mia!" is it...?
January 29, 2026 at 4:03 PM
It's never great when your dentist takes one look inside your mouth and goes "Mamma Mia!" is it...?
If music is therapy, who is your therapist?
January 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM
If music is therapy, who is your therapist?
Reposted by Philip Gwynne Jones
OH BOY, AM I EVER www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Volunteers wanted to to live on Skomer Island and count puffins
Successful applicants will spend several months helping conservation efforts on Skomer Island.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 12:20 PM
OH BOY, AM I EVER www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
January 29, 2026 at 8:26 AM