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Title: High Rhymes and Misdemeanors : A Poetic Death Mystery by Diana Killian ISBN: 0-7434-6678-0 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 2003 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.46 (13 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A really great read
Comment: Californian Grace Hollister knew she could do the research for her doctorate in the Romantic poets just as easily at home, but she felt it would be more fun to do it on her first trip to Britain with fellow teacher Monica.
But from the beginning, things don't work out as planned. Monica deserts Grace to go off with a professor she knew from her college days in the UK. Then Grace saves the life of a mysterious man, who doesn't seem the least bit surprised that someone tried to murder him, but doesn't know who and won't explain why.
Thus begins a madcap adventure that has so many twists and turns that readers can't skip even a paragraph.
Adding to the fun for the readers are the lighthearted banter and the budding romance between Grace and the enigmatic Peter Fox, who admits to a past that makes him "of interest" to the police but insists that he has reformed.
Anyone interested in the life and poetry of Byron will find much of interest in this book. But that's not a prerequisite for enjoyment.
At some points, it's hard to take all of the action seriously.(How many different times does Grace get kidnapped and have to escape?) But the read is so fast and so delightful that you won't realize any faults until after you've read the last page -- and by then you don't mind a bit.
The only problem is that the publisher promises the next book in the series in October 2004, a whole year away. I don't want to wait that long to continue the future adventures of Grace and Peter.
Rating: 4
Summary: Fun Romantic Mystery
Comment: Grace Hollister is on a working vacation researching the Romantic poets in England for her doctorate. One night, she stumbles on a man face down in a stream. She manages to revive Peter Fox, and the two share drinks in the bar. But when she is kidnapped the next day to make Peter do something, she realizes there is much more going on then meets the eye. Now she must team up with Peter, who is hiding a past of his own, to solve this mystery before both of them are as dead as the poets she loves to study.
I really enjoyed this book. The plot gets a little convoluted at times, so you really need to pay attention. There is one major plot point that doesn't seem to be resolved. This really did bother me. The book is equal parts mystery and romance, and the romance aspect is more pronounced then I normally like, but I really enjoyed it. The two lead characters are interesting and entertaining. I especially loved Peter's sarcasm and Grace's resourcefulness.
While not as completely wrapped up as it seems like it should have been, this is still a worthwhile book. Pick it up and hang on for the wild ride ahead. I can't wait for the next in this fun series.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great New Start to a Series...
Comment: "High Rhymes and Misdemeanors" by Diana Killian is the first book in the "Poetic Death Mystery Series" and it is a great start. Killian develops her characters beautifully.
Scholastic - looking, "serious-minded" Grace Hollister, who is in her early 30's,is an American teacher at St. Anne's Academy for Girls. While on vacation in England's Lake District, to study and explore the historical sites of her favorite poets, she rescues the submerged form of Peter Fox, lying face down in a stream.
Grace soon discovers that she, herself, is unwittingly submersed in a mystery, as she seeks to recover a relic of Lord Byron's, which will shed profound literary light on his life.
Although, many parts of this novel read a little too much like a "Gothic Romance," Diana Killian's magnificent command of prose and dialogue carry it to the next level. I was so impressed with her choice of words. "The stream chattered merrily over the rocks, undeterred by the motionless form of the man lying facedown in the shallow water," and thus begins Chapter 1. One reviewer, discussing a different mystery writer, was perturbed over the constant use of the words, "muttered," etc.= and started to underline them and counted over a 100. Killian could tutor that author because I was amazed at the different words of action as she variously indicated dialogue.
Truly brilliant writing, which I believe is only going to get better with intricate, fresh plots. I will definitely await her next "Grace and Peter" book!
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Title: Dealing in Murder by Elaine Flinn ISBN: 0060545798 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 28 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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Title: Arson and Old Lace : A Far Wychwood Mystery by Patricia Harwin ISBN: 0743482247 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 2004 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Murder on Monday by Ann Purser ISBN: 0425192970 Publisher: Prime Crime Pub. Date: 07 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle ISBN: 042519213X Publisher: Prime Crime Pub. Date: 02 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Top O' the Mournin' : A Passport to Peril Mystery by Maddy Hunter ISBN: 0743458125 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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