Lesa's Book Critiques
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Murder in Mayfair by D.M. Quincy
Fans of Georgette Heyer's Regency romances or Charles Finch's Charles Lenox mysteries will want to try D.M. Quincy's debut historical mystery, Murder in Mayfair. The wit, clothing and setting brings Regency London to life in a mystery with satisfying twists. "Had his...
If the Haunting Fits, Wear It by Rose Pressey
Rose Pressey's latest Haunted Vintage Mystery, If the Haunting Fits, Wear It, is as frothy as the artwork on the cover. Put together vintage clothing and several ghosts, and the reader heads off for Kentucky Derby Week with Cookie Chanel, the amateur sleuth. Cookie,...
Murder at the Male Revue by Elizabeth Perona
I always seem to pick up a mystery series with the third book, but I always recommend readers start with the first one. The latest Bucket List mystery,Murder at the Male Revue, by Elizabeth Perona, is a fun book with a serious backstory. The septuagenarian members of...
Penhale Wood by Julia Thomas
Right up front, I'll remind you that I usually don't read "women and children in jeopardy" novels.This is going to sound strange and maybe a little cold, but I read and enjoyed Penhale Wood by Julia Thomas. It wasn't about a child in jeopardy because Sophie Flynn died...
Winners and a Giveaway with Humor
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. John B. from Grass Valley, CA will receive The Devil's Triangle. Barbara T. of Moreno Valley, CA won Jill Orr's The Good Byline. The books are going out in the mail today. One lucky winner will receive a copy of Fred...
What Are You Reading?
Charlotte told me I don't disappoint my followers. I did today when I forgot to write the post, What Are You Reading. Probably because I'm reading a book for review, and still finishing up the book of essays about Paris. Or, maybe because a Tuesday holiday has thrown...
