Reviews by Beth P. (Chester, VA)

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And When She Was Good
And When She Was Good: A Novel
by Laura Lippman
Another knockout book! (6/30/2012)
The most important thing for me when reading a book is being able to get attached to the characters. When I saw the subject of the book, I had my doubts. A suburban madam? But Laura Lippman never fails to draw you in to her characters and empathize with them. I found myself …more
An Unmarked Grave
An Unmarked Grave: A Bess Crawford Mystery
by Charles Todd
A Wee bit Disappointing (4/16/2012)
When I received my copy of An Unmarked Grave I was very excited. I had wanted to read both series by Charles Todd, (actually a mother and son team) known for their Ian Rutledge series and then for this series about Bess Crawford, a WWI nurse. The setting is during the …more
The Dry Grass of August
The Dry Grass of August
by Anna Jean Mayhew
A must read (12/1/2011)
I knew within 5 or 6 pages that I was going to love this book. If I had the time, I would have read it non-stop. For those who loved The Help, the subject matter is similar, race relations and the relationships that were formed between the characters. It differs in that …more
The Most Dangerous Thing
The Most Dangerous Thing
by Laura Lippman
Another Laura Lippmann Winner (7/31/2011)
Laura Lippmann continues to write amazing stand alone books, in addition to her Tess Monaghan series. Her latest book, The Most Dangerous Thing, had me hooked in the first chapter. Her characters are so alive, they jump off the page. In this book she goes back in forth in …more
The Girl in the Green Raincoat
The Girl in the Green Raincoat: A Novel
by Laura Lippman
The Girls in the Green Raincoat (11/7/2010)
I want to start out by saying that I am a huge Laura Lippman fan, having read many of her stand alone novels. This novella, a small book that first appeared in serial form in the New York Times magazine, is part of her popular Tess Monaghan series. I have to admit that I am …more
Bad Boy
Bad Boy: An Inspector Banks Novel
by Peter Robinson
Bad Boy (7/22/2010)
I have to admit that I ordered Peter Robinson's book, "Bad Boy" because my mom is a fan and I knew I could send it on to her. I have to tell you that within a few pages I was totally hooked on the book and am just sorry that I am starting with the latest Inspector Alan …more
Heavenly Pleasures
Heavenly Pleasures: A Corinna Chapman Mystery
by Kerry Greenwood
Heavenly Pleasures (3/29/2008)
Heavenly Pleasures is a chocolate shop in a quaint little town in Australia, and Kerry Greenwood has created a delightful cast of characters in this second installment of the Corinna Chapman series. Corinna has left the world of accounting and has opened her own breadshop. …more
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