While vacationing in a small village, Scotland Yard superintendent Richard Jury finds the body of notorious philanderer Simon Lean. An endless list...
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Apr 20, 2010
Joyce
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#9 in the Richard Jury series.[return][return]Marshall Trueblood has scored a coup--he has purchased a valuable secrétaire a abbatant from Lady Summerston, along with a near-priceless Ulysses, signed by both Joyce and Matisse, the illustrator. At least, it's a coup until Melrose Plant and Richard Jury, visiting Northants, find the body of Simon Lean, local philanderer, stuffed into the desk. And the Ulysses missing as well, possibly more upsetting to Trueblood than the discovery of the corpse.[re
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Feb 05, 2011
Deb
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I always look forward to reading Martha Grimes, and I was especially eager to shake off the taste of an inane mystery/romance I'd just finished. This 9th installment in the Richard Jury series started off really well. Jury is finally getting some vacation time, spending his holiday in Long Piddlington with his friend Melrose Plant. All of the usual characters are here, including Aunt Agatha who is suing Mr.Jurvis, the local butcher over an accident she caused. Of course his holiday plans ar
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Jun 27, 2008
KC
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Another great Martha Grimes book. See I am the Only Running Footman for a complete description of Martha Grimes books.
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Aug 21, 2010
Mary
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Another excellent read. This is the book in which the character of Diane Demorney is introduced. The book also gives more insight into the other characters of Long Piddleton (Melrose's Aunt Agatha, Marshall Trueblood, Theo Wrenn Browne), as well as Jury's neighbor Carole-anne.
The murders occur in 2 different places, but are(of course) related! The interesting thing is the identity of the deceased; even at the end we aren't entirely sure who was who. Clever.
The murders occur in 2 different places, but are(of course) related! The interesting thing is the identity of the deceased; even at the end we aren't entirely sure who was who. Clever.
Jul 27, 2009
Jeanette
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It has been more than a year since I last had a visit with one of my favorite detectives, Richard Jury. The 9th book in Martha Grimes mystery series has Jury heading off for a little R&R in Long Piddleton with friend and sidekick Melrose Plant. Of course, his vacation quickly comes to an end when a body is found inside a desk just acquired by a local antiques dealer.
All of the regular characters are back in this book, with perhaps just a little less of Sergeant Wiggens than I would have li More...
All of the regular characters are back in this book, with perhaps just a little less of Sergeant Wiggens than I would have li More...
Apr 01, 2008
Avinash
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Martha Grimes has recently triumphed as my champion Saviour From The Blues (alexander mccall smith and georgette heyer were the other strong contenders). And horror of horrors, she fast promises to replace Agatha Christie as my favourite murder writer ever.
Lovely characters, brilliant writing and plots filled to the brim with gloriously unnecessary detail.
Also, I have been convinced of the superiority of the british countryside as a setting for murder. Now when I plan my More...
Lovely characters, brilliant writing and plots filled to the brim with gloriously unnecessary detail.
Also, I have been convinced of the superiority of the british countryside as a setting for murder. Now when I plan my More...
Oct 22, 2011
lagina
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Lots of time with my favorite character, Melrose Plant, but do not expect a tidy resolution.
Sep 04, 2010
Marge
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Interesting plot and I like getting to know the characters better and better with each mystery.
Jul 17, 2008
Laila
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Why do the British mysteries so entrance me? The funny thing is, Martha Grimes herself is American. Go figure. Anyway, this is a very good entry in the Richard Jury series. I just love visiting these characters.
Jun 21, 2008
Catherine
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I am a sucker for mysteries and Martha Grimes'"Richard Jury" series is fantastic. The names of the books come from the names of pubs. As always, there is a crime to solve amid suspense and humor.
Apr 01, 2009
Kirsten
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I usually always really enjoy the Richard Jury Mysteries, but for some reason this one left me flat. The first 3/4 to 2/3 was excellent, but the ending was very anti-climactic. Hope #10 will be better.
Jun 13, 2007
Mary-Beth
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In Long Piddleton, where Melore Plant, Trueblood, Agatha and Vivian live, a murdered man is discovered in Trueblood's secretaire a abattant.
See also, The Man with a Load of Mischief.
See also, The Man with a Load of Mischief.
Sep 27, 2007
Jen
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Would recommend for those who like the comfort of Agatha Christie or Dick Francis. The Richard Jury series is like the mac and cheese of mystery.
Sep 05, 2010
Julie
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Interesting mystery, characters that feel like old friends, wonderful descriptive writing, great dialogue, what more could you ask for?!
May 02, 2008
Laydenyght
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A bit too much running around for my tastes. Still love the characters though, so they keep things going.
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