Neeve Kearny may be the only person in New York worried about the disappearance of Ethel Lambston.
Ethel, a bestselling author famous for her j... read full description
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Aug 08, 2011
The last four or five books I’ve read by women authors seem to place a lot of emphasis on fashion, either as a theme or as a supporting characteristic of the plot. This book is no exception.
Neeve Kearny’s uncle is a prominent fashion designer. He set Neeve up in an elite boutique in New York. Ethel Langston, a writer, is one of Neeve’s better patrons. Ethyl is offed. Because the corpse is not dressed in the correct stylish attire, Neeve becomes suspicious. Neeve’s daddy is a retired NYC po More...
Neeve Kearny’s uncle is a prominent fashion designer. He set Neeve up in an elite boutique in New York. Ethel Langston, a writer, is one of Neeve’s better patrons. Ethyl is offed. Because the corpse is not dressed in the correct stylish attire, Neeve becomes suspicious. Neeve’s daddy is a retired NYC po More...
Jan 13, 2012
Bookworm *aka Cobra*
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Book Description:
Neeve Kearny may be the only person in New York worried about the disappearance of Ethel Lambston.
Ethel, a bestselling author famous for her juicy exposés, is one of the best customers at Neeve’s exclusive Madison Avenue boutique. But Ethel’s ex-husband, her parasitical nephew, and the fashion moguls skewered in her latest article all have reason to be glad she’s no longer around.
When Ethel Lambston is found with her throat cut, Neeve’s memories of More...
Neeve Kearny may be the only person in New York worried about the disappearance of Ethel Lambston.
Ethel, a bestselling author famous for her juicy exposés, is one of the best customers at Neeve’s exclusive Madison Avenue boutique. But Ethel’s ex-husband, her parasitical nephew, and the fashion moguls skewered in her latest article all have reason to be glad she’s no longer around.
When Ethel Lambston is found with her throat cut, Neeve’s memories of More...
Feb 23, 2011
Melina
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I am the type of person that can read love stories and cry my eyes out, but that doesn't mean I don't love a good horror/mystery. This book may be old but it's a good old classic crime scene investigation. I absolutely loved it! This author really knows what she is doing. How she wrote the introductory, she didn't start with the begining, she started with basically the main point of the book. Making you confused like your coming in right at the action instead of just a normal introductory, with
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Mar 25, 2011
Natalie
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I like a good mystery every once and a while. With mysteries, I find if I don't listen to it on tape, I peek at the end of the book (I peek at the end of all books I read, usually only the last page but with a mystery that is often enough). I guessed pretty well who the bad-guy was but it took me about 2/3 of the book to decide for sure. There were several times I almost changed my mind, but there was a turning point scene that convinced me of the guilty one. I really liked the subtle romance in
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Apr 01, 2011
Heidi
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I think I've read almost everything this author has written, and while she's definitely not my favorite author, I do like that she writes a clean and fun mystery with a little romance on the side. I read a lot of her books in high school, and I was thinking yesterday after bookclub that I would definitely recomend this author to my daughters when they are teenagers looking for a good mystery/romance. A teenager cannot go wrong with one of these books. While some of her work gets to feel like
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Mar 30, 2011
Deborah
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This was my first Mary Higgins Clark book and I'm glad I finally read one. I think my expectations were a little too high. I thought the story was good, I did however know who the killer was fairly early in the book. I just didn't think there was enough excitement to really capture your attention. The author did keep you interested enough that you kept turing pages because you just had to know HOW it all worked out. But, it fell kind of flat to me. Also, the "romance" part of it,
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Aug 11, 2011
Tami
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I went camping and forgot the book I was reading at home (with only 2 chapters left to go--arg!!). I was in dispair because I thought I'd have to go the whole week with nothing to read. However, I was able to get my hands on an old copy of this book. I'd heard of Mary Higgins Clark, but never read any of her stuff. It was a fun, quick, summer mystery. Different than my usual fare, but I enjoyed it. It was written in 1989 and involves the fashion world of Manhattan, so it was hilarious to r
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Apr 17, 2011
Xeyra
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This must have been the second Mary Higgins Clark's book I've read, as I believe I've read another one translated to Portuguese. I like mystery and thrillers; it's a genre that appeals to me and makes me follow the story with my heart thumping loudly during the suspenceful moments and the ever present grand climax. I enjoyed this story, which grabbed me and made me react as above, with that need to know what happens next, who is the murderer from the plethora of people with motive.
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Jun 15, 2011
Katherine
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I have yet to read a Mary Higgins Clark book that I didn't like. That said, this was definitely my least favorite so far. For some reason, I just couldn't get into the mystery as much as usual - the story just wasn't as engaging. The book also lacked some of the suspense of Clark's other novels. And, like many others have said, the frequent descriptions of clothing did get a little bit tiresome. Despite its faults, however, this was still an enjoyable book and, as with most of Mary Higgins
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Mar 25, 2009
Yuyun
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Pada saat melihat judulnya saya membayangkan cerita romantis, ternyata pada halaman pertama membaca, saya tahu jika saya salah besar. Ternyata buku ini menceritakan tentang bagaimana si Designer, Neeve Kearny, berusaha menemukan pelanggannya, Ethel Lambston, yang dibunuh oleh orang yang juga ternyata merupakan pembunuh ibunya. Menarik. Saya tidak bisa berhenti membacanya hingga halaman terakhir.
Nov 16, 2011
Ayu
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Love story-nya sih dikit banget tapi tetep berkesan, coba lebih banyak. Tapi MHC ini kan memang lebih fokus ke misteri jadi romance-nya hanya pelengkap aja. Tapi gw suka banget ama Neeve dan Jack Campbell, walaupun si Jack-nya bukan hero sih but in reality gw mau tuh ketemu dengan cowok dgn karakter seperti Jack, ga banyak gombal tapi care banget, sukses dengan kerja keras trus setia hehehe
May 10, 2010
Chris
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My first M H Clark mystery in a couple decades. It felt very genre-conscious but was a clever and engaging mystery. Clark's obviously very good with red herrings, but the plot didn't feel manipulative or staged. It held my interest when many other things were competing for my attention. I did tire of all the description, especially of women's clothing and appearances. A guy thing?
Jan 03, 2012
Laura
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I can't help it, I liked listening to this book. It was a murder mystery in which half the characters were suspects. It kept me guessing and wide awake as I drove to work in the morning, which was perfectly serving its purpose. My biggest complaint would be that the good characters were too good and the bad characters were too bad. Does a retail worker really care that much about their most annoying client? I doubt it's enough to try and solve their murder. Just saying....
Aug 26, 2010
Debbie
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When I got on a roll with reading Mary Higgins Clark books, I read them so quickly that they all run together now. They are light and suspenseful books without much gore. Somewhat predictable, but fun. Often, though, they would give me goosebumps. They're best to read if Ben is not traveling :-) I wish I could remember all of them that I've read.
Feb 03, 2009
Kirsten
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I love Mary Higgins Clark books... When I was young, my parents would always get her books on tape when we would go on long road trips.... always kept everyone alert! This is the first one that I have ever read... though I've listened to tons!!! I'm already absorbed!.... Now that I'm finished... I really liked this book!!! Had me freeked out and on the edge of my "seat"....
May 14, 2011
Marissa
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This book puts the focus on the fashion industry, with the murder of a gossip columnist. The owner of a fashion boutique whose shop was frequented by the victim decides to pursue the mystery. Clark's signature action and suspense comes out as the mystery unfolds.
Oct 18, 2009
Ann
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This is an easy to read "who dun it" book to curl up with on a cold, rainy day when you just want to read something light ! It was especially fun to read as it took place in New York City and included a murder and the fashion industry and the mob all in one !
Jul 24, 2011
Lisa
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This is the first book I have read by Mary Higgins Clark. It was just ok. The details were very dated (very obviously written in the 80's as far as fashion goes). I'll probably read another of her books but I didn't find this one terribly gripping.
Jun 12, 2009
Elizabeth
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All M.H.C. books have the same theme, attractive smart woman as main character unknowingly in a lot of danger while you meet a few attractive male characters. One of the male characters is the killer, the other the love interest and you don't get to know which is which until the end. (If you don't figure it out in the first 3 chapters.)
Dec 23, 2010
Cindy
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I actually figured out who done! This was the usual, can't put it down type novel so common withthis author but I did begin to weary a bit of the descriptions of what everyone was wearing. Good Read.
Jul 16, 2009
Diana
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I love MHC, but I was not in love with this book. This one just didn't grab my attention. I felt like she didn't really develop the main character too well. Could be due to the fact that this was part of her early work
May 04, 2009
Kristin
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Another cheap booksale book. Why did I waste a couple evenings reading this book? I kept going even though the characters were one dimensional and irritating. The ending was completely unearned. Blah!
Jun 10, 2009
Holly
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I really enjoy Mary Higgins Clark I find that I have to have enough time to read because I get so involved in the book that I need to have everything right with the world again before I can stop reading.
Mar 04, 2010
Skybirdsmom
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As someone else said, although I do like MHC's writings, the pattern of the books and the plot is very similar. This one had too much extraneous detail for me and just wasn't as good as others I have read. But I'm starting another MHC audiobook so we will see what it is like. That will be all for me for a while.
Apr 11, 2011
Mckenna
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Good Book! It is about a woman who goes missing and her famous designer friend who tries to figure out where she is. The story takes some mysterious turns and had a surprise ending. I like it!
Jan 03, 2012
Dawn
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This is a book that u can curl up by the fire and read I couldn't put it down. I love books that I can read in a day and not feel guilty and this is the book.
Feb 14, 2010
Shelley
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I started reading this book and it all seems familiar, so I've obviously read it before. I didn't want to reread it, so I just gave it a three star as I generally like Mary Higgins Clark books.
Dec 11, 2008
Amanda
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Mary Higgins Clark does it again. Another great suspense/mystery, and I don't know about you, but I am always surprised at the end. I just don't see it coming.
May 27, 2010
Mell
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These start to blur together after a while, as the male and female lead characters are almost interchangeable. But entertaining.
Aug 05, 2009
Iva
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One more well wrote crime story by Mrs Higgins Clark. Maybe little predictible, but still great tale of romance, murder and glamour.
