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The Daughter of Time

by Josephine Tey
- Rated 4 stars
“ A great historical mystery involving King Richard and the mysterious disappreances (or deaths) of two princes. Inspector Grant, while recuperating in the hospital, attempts to restore Richard the Third's good name.”

Jessica wrote this review Thursday, April 17 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Why Mermaids Sing: A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery (Sebastian St. Cyr Mysteries)

by C. S. Harris
- Rated 5 stars
“ An interesting mystery that has St Cyr scrambling to find who is murdering the sons of prominent members of the ton. As a backdrop more of Sebastian's past comes to life as well as a life changing secret his father was keeping from him. I agree with another reviewer, I'd like to see Hero in a more prominent role as well in the next book. I found Kat Boleyn's character as becoming boring and cliched. That was my chief complaint with the book. Other than that, I enjoyed and still recommend the series. ”

Jessica wrote this review Friday, April 4 2008. ( reply | permalink )
When Gods Die: A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery

by C. S. Harris
- Rated 3 stars
“ Sebastian St Cyr's services are needed again. When a young woman is found dead with a dagger in her back (and in the arms of the Prince Regent...) officials are most interested in seeing a successful conclusion to the investigation. Resistant at first, Sebastian takes on the investigation when he discovers the woman was wearing the necklace his mother was wearing when she supposedly died. Tom and Kat return to aid in the investigation and more secrets about Kat are revealed... as well as secrets that Earl of Hendon kept from his son (Sebastian). An interesting read, not as good as it's predessor however. ”

Jessica wrote this review Friday, March 28 2008. ( reply | permalink )
What Angels Fear: A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery

by C. S. Harris
- Rated 4 stars
“ An interesting historical mystery that has Sebastian St Cyr on the run.. he is accused of murder of an actress. However, there is more than just the murder of an actress. Political intrigue and espionage engage in a page turning back drop to the story. Sebastian sets about to clear himself of charges and finds more about his family than he originally thought. With the help of his former mistress/one time love and Tom, a young pickpocket, Sebastian starts an investigation to clear himself of murder. ”

Jessica wrote this review Friday, March 28 2008. ( reply | permalink )
The Secret History of the Pink Carnation

by Lauren Willig
- Rated 5 stars
“ I enjoyed this book, I know other reviewers felt differently.. However, I didn't take the book seriously, I read it purely for entertainment purposes. Eloise, working on her dissertation for grad school, delves into the world of Napoleonic espionage. She sets off to unmask the Pink Carnation. The story goes back and forth between present and past. It is a fun read. ”

Jessica wrote this review Monday, March 24 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Crampton Hodnet

by Barbara Pym
- Rated 5 stars
“ A terrific first Pym read. Clever, witty, with a few tongue in cheek comments to keep the reader smiling. Jessie Morrow gets an unexpected marriage proposal, Miss Doggett involves herself in a case of marital infidelity, the new curate Mr. Latimer joins the group.. an enjoyable story. ”

Jessica wrote this review Monday, March 10 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Letter Perfect

by Cathy Marie Hake
- Rated 2 stars
“ Very sappy; the story started off very promising then the plot became too sappy and fanciful. Get it from the library if you would like to read it and save yourself some money. ”

Jessica wrote this review Friday, February 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
PostSecret

by Frank Warren
- Rated 4 stars
“ Warren takes postcards with people's secrets they have sent him and makes a book. It is amusing, comforting, disturbing, and hearbreaking. Some people's secrets are so sad while others are amusing to read. It allows the reader peek into other people's lives for a brief moment in time. ”

Jessica wrote this review Wednesday, February 27 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Murder on St. Mark's Place (Gaslight Mystery)

by Victoria Thompson
- Rated 5 stars
“Another terrific mystery for Midwife Sarah Brandt and Detective Sergeant Malloy to solve. I couldn't put it down, not as good as it's predessor, but still a great read. Sarah investigates a series of murders of young working girls. Great read! ”

Jessica wrote this review Thursday, February 7 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Sliver of Truth: A Novel

by Lisa Unger
- Rated 4 stars
“This is one of those rare instances where the sequel is better than the it's predessor. I enjoyed reading this book. I couldn't guess the plot while reading it, which was a great thing! There was plenty of action and surprises. ”

Jessica wrote this review Thursday, February 7 2008. ( reply | permalink )