Sign in with Facebook
Loading...
34th out of 69 books
—
7 voters
Dolled Up for Murder (A Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery #7)
Crime-solving antiques dealer Josie Prescott is back—tracking down a doll collection to die for.
On a sparklingspring day in the cozy coastal town of Rocky Point, New Hampshire, with the lilacs in full bloom and the wisteria hanging low, antiques dealer Josie Prescott is showing a stellar doll collection she's just acquired to Alice Michaels, the queen of the local investme...more
On a sparklingspring day in the cozy coastal town of Rocky Point, New Hampshire, with the lilacs in full bloom and the wisteria hanging low, antiques dealer Josie Prescott is showing a stellar doll collection she's just acquired to Alice Michaels, the queen of the local investme...more
Hardcover, 256 pages
Published
March 27th 2012
by Minotaur Books
Friend Reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book,
please sign up.
Community Reviews
(showing
1-30
of
204)
This book was a cozy murder mystery tied up in the world of antique dolls and grand larceny. An Antique company owner, Josie Prescott has purchased an estate collection of dolls straight from the heirs which is reason to celebrate alone. The fact that the dolls, not of a rarity, but highly collectible garners multiple bidders before anyone has even authenticated, nor even packed up completely from the previous owner's home, makes Josie wonder about what is going on.
Alice Michaels, pending indict...more
Alice Michaels, pending indict...more
I am a doll collector, and the cover of Dolled Up for Murder caught my eye. A doll collection plays a role in murder and kidnapping. Dolled Up for Murder is the seventh in the Josie Prescott Antique Mysteries series. I have not read any of the others, and I expect that affected my rating. It's always a challenge to start in the middle of a long-running mystery series. I never felt I really got to know the characters; there has probably been character development in previous books. The writing wa...more
I always enjoy Jane Cleland's books. Josie Prescott is an antiques dealer in New Hampshire. She finds dead people, somewhat like Jessica Fletcher in "Murder, She wrote." This particular book revolves around a doll collection that Prescott's is hired to sell. The owner has died and her daughters want the dolls sold as a lot. As the story unfolds, the reader learns that the family who owned the doll collection is descended from Salmon Chase, Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury. The best th...more
I like this series more and more with each book. The characters are appealing and grow in each book. The relationships and circumstances are believable. I work in a similar field so can very nicely relate to the work atmosphere. My only issue with all of these cozies that have the main character running a type of retail establishment is that they sure can be absent a lot from the business to solve mysteries and yet the business still flourishes. That is a tad bit unrealistic to me. That being sa...more
When one of her customers is shot in the Prescott Antiques parking lot, Josie Prescott is angry. But then the murderer does something that makes the whole thing deeply personal. There's a possible Ponzi scheme with defensive financial advisers and angry customers; there's the possible counterfeiting of antique greenbacks; and there's much more, too, before Josie can figure out why the killing took place. As usual, she's aided--and sometimes hindered--by her friend, ace reporter Wes, and her loya...more
This is the first book in this series that I have read, and it was good enough to make me want to go get the books that I have not read that came before this one! Dolled Up For Murder is a cozy murder mystery that is tied up in the world of antique dolls and grand larceny. This book turned out to be a pleasant, easy read. It kept my interest and I enjoyed how the writer introduced the characters and their personalities, and how they are all entwined in the story.
This was an interesting trip into the world of dolls. I enjoyed hearing about the Chatty Cathy doll. The story is not very psychological, as Josie does not seem too upset when a friend is killed in front of her, and when an employee is kidnapped. The story is told on a one-dimensional level, and emotions are absent. The history of antiques and various other collectibles delves into intricate explanation. I enjoy Cleland's books as a light reading venture.
I was a little disappointed in this latest installment of the Josie Prescott series. Lots of cozies are a bit static, but up to now, I felt there was some growth. Not this one. Oh, well. I always enjoy the Nero Wolfe references, however.
I am new to the series. I chose this because I love reading this type of mystery on my summer break but I appreciated the theme and the area that the book is set. Kudos and I look forward to reading the rest of the series,
Interesting antiques information. Rather like historical fiction but historical mystery instead. Jane Cleland hosts The Writers Room, a series of television interviews airing on cable and online.
Seems to me that I tried another in this series and had the same problem -- enjoyed the antique info but found the characters too one-note and the mystery too drawn out. Meh.
I've read all the books in this series and each one has been a good read! Great set of characters in the books and you get to know each one. Looking forward to more! :)
This series has become slightly more boring with each book. I doubt I will read anymore.
Overall, the mystery was good with no hint whatsoever of the actual killer. My biggest complaint was too much detail about antiques. They didn't seem relevant to the story and were just unnecessary fluff.
Like antique dolls because Aunt Hadi did. too cozy though.
Continues to be one of my favorite series.
Another strong entry in an always interesting series
ok.not her best
May 24, 2013
Robin
marked it as to-read
May 23, 2013
Angela Holtzman
marked it as to-read
May 14, 2013
A
marked it as to-read
May 13, 2013
Tammy
marked it as to-read
May 05, 2013
Shaye
marked it as to-read
Apr 27, 2013
Caitlin
marked it as to-read
There are no discussion topics on this book yet.
Be the first to start one »
I am the author of the Josie Prescott Antiques Mysteries, which have been referred to as an Antiques Roadshow for mystery fans. My first novel, CONSIGNED TO DEATH, was a finalist for the Agatha, David, and Macavity Awards for Best First Novel. The second in the series, DEADLY APPRAISAL, published in April 2007, won the David Award, and the third, ANTIQUES TO DIE FOR, in April 2008 [all by St. Mart...more
More about Jane K. Cleland...
Share This Book
No trivia or quizzes yet. Add some now »
If it's one of your favorites, I'll have to try it. I'm off to Italy today, so I've switched to Italian mysteries for the month of July. I'll sto...more
Jul 01, 2012 05:16am