The annual steeplechase races at Montpelier, once the home of James and Dolley Madison, are the high point in the social calendar of the horse-mad ...
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Feb 12, 2012
Lo
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You know how people are always looking for a light hearted read after a depressing and intellectually challenging book? This is the PERFECT (or should I say, PURRFECT) book for those situations.
There isn't a whole lot of depth to this book, and the logical train of the thought gets derailed in the first chapter. You'll often find yourself reading about random tidbits here and there that are completely irrelevant; i.e. certain characters cooking abilities, interjections by the animal More...
There isn't a whole lot of depth to this book, and the logical train of the thought gets derailed in the first chapter. You'll often find yourself reading about random tidbits here and there that are completely irrelevant; i.e. certain characters cooking abilities, interjections by the animal More...
Dec 13, 2010
Jeri
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3.5 This mystery featuring postmistress Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen and her crime solving animals Mrs. Murphy(tiger cat) and Tee Tucker (corgi) is set in the world of steeplechase racing. When the murder of a jockey leads to clues in a five-year-old mystery, Harry becomes involved in the search for a cold-hearted killer hidden amongst her circle of friends.
I am enjoying this series, and MURDER, SHE MEOWED is another fun installment. Mrs. Murphy, Tee Tucker, and the other More...
I am enjoying this series, and MURDER, SHE MEOWED is another fun installment. Mrs. Murphy, Tee Tucker, and the other More...
Mar 09, 2011
Baseni
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"Renntag auf Montpelier, dem Landsitz des 4. Präsidenten der Vereinigten Staaten, James Madison. Mary Minor Haristeen, genannt Harry, dient als Hindernisrichterin, was sie jedoch nicht davon abhält, Informationen zu sammeln. Ihre Corgihündin „Tucker“ darf sie begleiten, Mrs. Murphy, ihre Katze, mußte zu Hause bleiben, wo sie einen Rachefeldzug an der Wohnzimmereinrichtung ausführt. Soweit die Ausgangslage. Dieses kann jedoch nicht verhindern, daß eine zukünftige Millionenerbin ihren Freund
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Dec 21, 2009
Cassie
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After reaching 100 hundred pages in this book, I had to stop. It was all too boring. I am sorry, I am a country girl, but I cannot take this much horse talk. Brown also wrote like the reader had no grasp on modern language. As an example, she has to explain Harry's use of the word "trolling," when referring to a promiscuous Boom Boom. There were repeated instances of redundant definitions.
Up until this point I was able to ignore the little incongruences, but now I rea More...
Up until this point I was able to ignore the little incongruences, but now I rea More...
Oct 26, 2011
Linda
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Mary Minor Haristeen (Harry), local postmistress and farmer, is Mom to Mrs Murphy (a grey tabby-cat)and T Tucker (a blonde Corgi-dog). She's also surogate Mom to Pewter, and extremely fat & lazy grey cat. Harry is involved in the racing crowds so when first one jockey is found with a stiletto and a Queen stuck in his heart, then another one with another Queen, Harry kicks into high gear, trying to find out who dun it. The animals, of course, talk it up with the other animals, mice, horses, et
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Jun 09, 2009
Samantha
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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Rita Mae/Sneaky Pie Brown "Mrs. Murphy Mysteries." This one was actually one of my favorites of the series. I'm a sucker for the horse stories and this one added cats and dogs too! Jockeys are in the crosshairs during steeplechase season. Cooper, Harry and her critter sidekicks find themselves in the middle of the case and in danger once again. Is it predictable? Yes. Can you figure it out easily? Yes. Is it fun and fluffly and a nice mindless read? Absolutely an
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Jul 21, 2010
Oceana2602
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Ok, I'm going to do a standard review for the rest of the Mrs. Murphy books I read, because I really can't think of something smart to say about every single one of them. Actually, it's hard to come up with something smart to say about any one of them, because they are not really smart books.
Though, no, that's not true. They aren't trivial as such, they aren't too easy - or, in other words, they don't hurt my brain while I read them. But I think we can all agree that they are also n More...
Though, no, that's not true. They aren't trivial as such, they aren't too easy - or, in other words, they don't hurt my brain while I read them. But I think we can all agree that they are also n More...
Jun 17, 2010
Jodi
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Listened to three more of these Rita Mae Brown books on my commute. Amazing how the quality (evenness) of the writing changes for each.
They are harmless though and a great fit for in the car. The animals 'dialogue' can become a bit trying but when you're at the RR crossing waiting for a train, what does it matter?
Maybe it will be good that I will not be "reading" them for awhile--managed to figure out the killer not even halfway through the last book.
They are harmless though and a great fit for in the car. The animals 'dialogue' can become a bit trying but when you're at the RR crossing waiting for a train, what does it matter?
Maybe it will be good that I will not be "reading" them for awhile--managed to figure out the killer not even halfway through the last book.
Mar 20, 2009
James
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I am a sucker for the dead body books and this one was unique. You get to try and solve the mystery with the help of the assorted animals and it really works. My first but not my last.
Jan 29, 2009
Mrs.Y.
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These wonderful Mrs. Murphy mystery books are written from the point of view of two cats and a Welsh Corgi dog! I have read them all!
Oct 13, 2011
Leslie
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Just a lot of fun. Although this is part of a series, the story is strong enough to stand alone. Get some of the earlier titles, though, if you enjoyed this one.
Apr 19, 2009
Roberta
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Sound recording. I've decided I don't much like Rita Mae Brown's style or her cats, either. So I won't be checking out any more of them.
Aug 02, 2011
MJ
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Most enjoyable. Again the dog and cats bring clues to the attention of their "mother" and the case is again solved.
Apr 16, 2011
Diane
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This series of light mysteries are a delight! You miss the characters when the story ends. Love that Sneaky Pie :)
Aug 07, 2010
I so love Mrs Murphy and Tee Tucker and Pewter,and the people are great to.
Jul 06, 2009
Jan 28, 2009
Kate
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A real page turner. Mrs. Murphy saving the day was a bit cliche, but that's the formula.
Jun 22, 2010
Kim
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As always a good read. This one was again regarding horse racing, but more to do with the jockies.
Apr 06, 2011
Melissa
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Book #21 read in 2011
Mrs. Murphy series: Book 5
I liked this book, but it did have a slow start. Once the story got moving, it was worth the read.
Mrs. Murphy series: Book 5
I liked this book, but it did have a slow start. Once the story got moving, it was worth the read.
Oct 30, 2007
George
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Another "Harry" Haristeen and her two cats and Welsh corgi mystery. Set in rural Crozet, Virginia, this story uses the steeplecchase season as it's back ground. There are the usual murders, along with the Corzet colorful characters, Virginia local color, dialogue between various animals, and humor, as "Harry" helps solve another mystery.
Jun 26, 2010
Melinda
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Not sure if she finished. Done with the series. Said it isn't clean anymore.
May 28, 2008
Natalie
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This is one of the first in the series - good introduction to the characters and easy to follow. Again, the murder was straight forward and logical so the reader can figure it out with the clues given in the book. The pet interactions and those with other animals are great...the series is growing on me!
Jun 01, 2010
Joni
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It was ok. I'm trying to read them all in the order they were written. Nice, quick reads. No brain required.
