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49th out of 141 books
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Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos (Meg Langslow #3)
by
Donna Andrews (Goodreads Author)
Every year, Yorktown, Virginia, relives its role in the Revolutionary War by celebrating the anniversary of the British surrender in 1781. This year, plans include a re-enactment of the original battle and a colonial craft fair. Meg Langslow has returned to her home town for the festivities--and to sell her wrought-iron works of art. Except, of course, for the pink-painte
Paperback, 293 pages
Published
November 2002
by St. Martin's Paperbacks
(first published 2001)
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Ornamental blacksmith Meg Langslow and her boyfriend Michael attend a reenactment of the siege at Yorktown. Michael is taking place in one of the battles, while Meg is selling her wares at the craft fair. But the fighting isn't confined to the battlefield and several people are arguing with entrepreneur Roger Benson, including Meg's brother Rob. When Meg goes to her booth late one night and finds Benson's body, she knows she has to act quickly to clear her brother before he is charged with murde...more
It's the year 1781... The Battle of Yorktown... the British are on the verge of surrendering...
Or is it? It's the hope of Meg's boyfriend's mother, Mrs. Waterston, that everyone think that Yorktown has gone back in time to 1781. She's put Meg in charge of selecting craftsmen to sell their wares at the reenactment, as well as almost everything else. It's taking every ounce of Meg's self control to not lash out at Michael's mother, especially as she continues to be blamed for things going wrong.
Wh...more
Or is it? It's the hope of Meg's boyfriend's mother, Mrs. Waterston, that everyone think that Yorktown has gone back in time to 1781. She's put Meg in charge of selecting craftsmen to sell their wares at the reenactment, as well as almost everything else. It's taking every ounce of Meg's self control to not lash out at Michael's mother, especially as she continues to be blamed for things going wrong.
Wh...more
A funny story about Meg Langslow, a blacksmith whose booth at a Revolutionary War re-enactment craft fair is invaded by a corpse. Meg has to try to keep her booth running, navigate the hazards of a boorish police officer and multiple eccentric relatives (her relatives, that is), and spend some quality time with her boyfriend. Oh, and solve this murder.
I have to admit that I gave it 4 stars because: I'm fascinated by blacksmithing; I'm fascinated by historical re-enactment; and it taps my funny-b...more
I have to admit that I gave it 4 stars because: I'm fascinated by blacksmithing; I'm fascinated by historical re-enactment; and it taps my funny-b...more
I am much happier with this book than the first two. Definitely a huge improvement, and it included more about Meg's black smithing. The mystery is brought to the forefront more than the first book, like it was in the second. This book was more about Meg and Micheal than her crazy family, which is a nice change. They are good characters and seem more fleshed out than before, even if they don't dominate this book like they did previously. This cozy mystery is much more like a cozy mystery now. I'...more
Dec 05, 2008
Susan
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
light mystery readers, pun lovers, the ill
How does a community ban on plastic yard ornaments fit in with a revolutionary war reenactment, a murder, and blacksmithing? Leave it to Meg Langslow's character to bring the story together in Yorktown VA where she and the handy boyfriend character Michael, who we really know far too little about, are participating in the festivities of encampment and craft show in period garb and with cannons firing.
Not much meat on the bones of this one in the series, but the story behind her making iron flami...more
Not much meat on the bones of this one in the series, but the story behind her making iron flami...more
Sep 26, 2009
Graceann
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
fans of "cozy" mysteries
Recommended to Graceann by:
Kerry
This is the return to form I was hoping for when I read the disappointing MURDER WITH PUFFINS. Donna Andrews offers what I loved about MURDER WITH PEACOCKS: an entertaining, funny plot, interesting supporting characters, and just a dash of romance.
In this entry, Meg is participating in an historical reenactment of the Battle of Yorktown, selling her ironwork with the other crafters and carefully hiding forbidden items such as wristwatches and computers. Little does she know that one of the atte...more
In this entry, Meg is participating in an historical reenactment of the Battle of Yorktown, selling her ironwork with the other crafters and carefully hiding forbidden items such as wristwatches and computers. Little does she know that one of the atte...more
What a lighthearted gem of a juggling act! In Anthony and Agatha award-winner Andrews's third bird adventure (Murder with Peacocks; Murder with Puffins), ornamental blacksmith Meg, who's been commissioned to make a dozen life-size day-glow flamingos (three of which grace the alluring dust jacket), devoted sidekick Michael as well as their close, extended families take part in a lovingly depicted re-creation of the October 1781 siege of Yorktown, complete with cannons, costumes and a crafts fair....more
Meg is visiting home during the annual reenactment of the battle of Yorktown. She is working in the craft fair, selling her ironwork. Michael is dressing up for reenactment as a French soldier and everyone who is taking part in the craft fair is also required to "dress in period".
The whole set up is funny beyond belief! There are people sneaking peeks at cell phones, a group of people called the "Town Watch" who are handing out fines for not sticking to how life was lived in the 1700's and Micha...more
The whole set up is funny beyond belief! There are people sneaking peeks at cell phones, a group of people called the "Town Watch" who are handing out fines for not sticking to how life was lived in the 1700's and Micha...more
Yesterday I finished another cozy mystery for the monthly discussion at the cozy group. I’m sad to say that for the first time I didn’t much enjoy the book chosen.
A reenactment of the siege of Yorktown features a crafts fair, so ornamental blacksmith Meg Langslow dresses in costume and peddles her wares. An entrepreneur working with Meg's brother comes to near-blows with several craftspeople--including Meg, who has hidden a dozen modern pink flamingos under her counter. When the man is killed by...more
A reenactment of the siege of Yorktown features a crafts fair, so ornamental blacksmith Meg Langslow dresses in costume and peddles her wares. An entrepreneur working with Meg's brother comes to near-blows with several craftspeople--including Meg, who has hidden a dozen modern pink flamingos under her counter. When the man is killed by...more
Nov 16, 2007
Laurel Bradshaw
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
cozy-mystery,
humorous-stories
Book Description (from Amazon.com)
Every year, Yorktown, Virginia, relives its role in the Revolutionary War by celebrating the anniversary of the British surrender in 1781. This year, plans include a re-enactment of the original battle and a colonial craft fair. Meg Langslow has returned to her home town for the festivities--and to sell her wrought-iron works of art. Except, of course, for the pink-painted flamingos she reluctantly made for her mother's best friend--she's hoping to deliver them...more
Every year, Yorktown, Virginia, relives its role in the Revolutionary War by celebrating the anniversary of the British surrender in 1781. This year, plans include a re-enactment of the original battle and a colonial craft fair. Meg Langslow has returned to her home town for the festivities--and to sell her wrought-iron works of art. Except, of course, for the pink-painted flamingos she reluctantly made for her mother's best friend--she's hoping to deliver them...more
Blacksmith Meg Lanslow has encouraged and coerced all of her crafty friends to sign up for the authentic civil war celebration/craft fair in her family's home town. Too bad that it is held in the middle of the summer and everyone is forced to dress to colonial standards- the harridan running the fair has an "anachronism" patrol that hunts for non-period garb, oddments- things like the ball point pen someone is using to write up bills, or nails to hang crafts- with predictably funny results.
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Not as laugh-out-loud funny as some of the others in this series, but entertaining nonetheless. I particularly enjoyed the references to historic reenactment (been there - done that!), but I didn't find the mystery or its solution especially compelling. Really, these books are more about the character and her madcap life, with the mystery just thrown in for spice. And that's fine with me.
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A fun story... one weekend... Michael's overly comandeering mother is hosting a weekend fair to reenact the end of the Revolutionary War, and Meg's doing her best to make it a success for Michael's sake... she has invited her craft friends to come and set up booths...
Michael's mother insists everyone and everything stay very 'in period'...
And Rob (brother) is trying to market software for his 'Lawyers from Hell', and invites one to meet at the fair, but this man had stolen software from one of...more
Michael's mother insists everyone and everything stay very 'in period'...
And Rob (brother) is trying to market software for his 'Lawyers from Hell', and invites one to meet at the fair, but this man had stolen software from one of...more
This series is starting to make my head hurt. I don't really care about the characters, and the story wasn't very interesting, but I found that I couldn't just leave this book in the middle to read something better. I had to find out "who dunnit." And I'll probably end up reading the next book in the series because that's how I get about mystery series, and I'll probably give it two stars as well. Sigh...
I really liked this 3rd book because we finally get to see Meg working. Well, sort of. Meg and Michael take part in a Yorktown fair where Michael is a reenacter and Meg sells her ironwork. Fun story. Dad is hilarious as always.
Also includes Mom, Rob, Mrs. Fenniman, Mrs. Waterston (Michael's mom), Uncle Horace, Eileen, Faulk, and much more.
Also includes Mom, Rob, Mrs. Fenniman, Mrs. Waterston (Michael's mom), Uncle Horace, Eileen, Faulk, and much more.
I rate this book 1 star more than the previous Key Lime Pie Murder simply because it doesn't mention the word cookie and I did get to chapter 3. I did not get through to the end though. So much fluff in detail means there little substance to the story. I thought it would be a fun read but it was down right aggravating....
Another fun meg Langslow mystery. Great humor, fun characters and a solid mystery with real clues. This one is set at a civil war reenactment weekend in Yorktown, Virginia. The setting was an interesting bonus. I think Donna Andrews is my new go-to writer when I want to relax and laugh my way through a mystery.
Book 3 of the Meg Langslow series was pretty good. It's not the best one so far, but it had an interesting setting (a revolutionary war re-enactment) and it was a funny as the first two in the series.
Being a amateur sleuth/professional blacksmith is a tough job, but someone's got to do it!
Being a amateur sleuth/professional blacksmith is a tough job, but someone's got to do it!
Aug 21, 2011
Sandybear76
added it
This series is funny with all of Meg's crazy relatives and their antics. This time the town is reacting the Battle of Yorktown and everyone must dress in period clothes and keep their modern devices - cell phones, watches, laptops- hidden. Meg's boyfriend Michael's mother is in charge of the event this year and is driving everyone crazy about being in period time. Meg is checking on her booth and gathering her laptop and cash box when she stumbles on a dead body. That will definitely drive Micha...more
I read this after Kristen recommended it, and it was extremely funny. Crazy family interactions, a whole town of eccentrics, and a revolutionary war re-enactment all converge to provide nearly non-stop humor. What's not to love?
I'm going to read more of Donna Andrews books.
I'm going to read more of Donna Andrews books.
Meg is a great character but at times I want to give her a good shake. Her relatives & Michael are frequently portrayed as feeling that way so it is a very successful imagery. The relationships are neither to smoothly perfect nor simple. The conflicts are very human.
Meg is running a craft fair connected with a celebration of the Battle of Yorktown, run by her boyfriend Michael's difficult mother. When a businessman meeting with Meg's brother Rob is killed in Meg's booth, the new policeman in town suspects Meg and Rob equally.
Another clever, though somewhat frenetic, comic murder mystery featuring Meg Langslow. This one is set in Yorktown VA in the midst of a craft fair and re-enactment of the Revolutionary War battle. The culprit gets caught as everyone tries to be Authentic. Very cute!
This story takes place at a historic battle re-enactment and I found the details on how these are done very interesting. Ths costumes sounded fine to look at but very uncomfortable to wear. The mystery was full of red herrings and I didn't figure it out in advance so I enjoyed wondering throughout the book.
Of all her books this is the Donna Andrews I love. The quirkiness in this book is present in all her books, but this one is the one that makes me giggle time and time again. I love her mix of humor and mystery. I am a firm fan.
Okay, now Michael's mother is the major pain in the ... whatever. At least Meg's family seem to be able to handle her well.
It was convoluted, but I did like all the historical re-enactment details and drama/trauma.
It was convoluted, but I did like all the historical re-enactment details and drama/trauma.
Something about this series really just appeals to me. They are simple, easy to read mysteries. It reminds me of the Miss Julia novels. A good bath tub or beach book. I look forward to reading more of them.
I was really trying to find an author I liked as much as Charlotte McLeod. Donna Andrews is a good read but not really what I was looking for, though I'll read more of her books if I come across them
More of the same, but a good thing to have more of. I like Meg mostly, I like Michael a lot, I like the incidental characters mostly, but Meg's family mostly just grates. It's still fun stuff.
A light-hearted romp with a fairly good mystery thrown in. Some of the characters are more caricatures than people (Meg's family to name a few dozen), but it is still a fine read.
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Donna Andrews was born in Yorktown, Virginia, the setting of Murder with Peacocks and Revenge of the Wrought Iron Flamingos, and now lives and works in Reston, Virginia. When not writing fiction, Andrews is a self-confessed nerd, rarely found away from her computer, unless she's messing in the garden
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