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Avenging Angels (Beaufort & Company Mystery #3)
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Mary Stanton (Goodreads Author)
The series that's "a breath of fresh air for fans of paranormal cozy mysteries" (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
Law school hasn't prepared Bree to appeal cases for the dead. After inheriting her great-uncle's haunted law firm, she must now represent ex-banker O'Rourke, who supposedly killed himself after losing a fortune. But with a merry widow and evidence mounting,...more
Law school hasn't prepared Bree to appeal cases for the dead. After inheriting her great-uncle's haunted law firm, she must now represent ex-banker O'Rourke, who supposedly killed himself after losing a fortune. But with a merry widow and evidence mounting,...more
Paperback, 304 pages
Published
February 2nd 2010
by Berkley
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I’m a fan of the amateur sleuth. They blunder their way through, often making a god-awful mess of things, but they generally have some saving grace - keen observations skills, the advantage of being overlooked, a sharp wit or a cool head that allows them to narrowly escape danger. Bree Winston-Beaufort has none of these qualities. Instead, she’s quick to anger and willfully ignorant of her situation, frequently stating that she’ll delve into it later. When will later come?
Granted, this is a myst...more
Granted, this is a myst...more
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Until nearly the very end, aside from one incident (no, not the murder), this one's best described as: "A week in the semi-exciting life of Bree Beaufort." I'm actually a bit confused as she's hired to look into a murder (happened before book opens - there's another later); I didn't think folks hire attorneys specifically to do that?
I had a great deal of trouble differentiating the characters here. Perhaps it was the narration, but the new hire seemed a lot like Lavinia to me. Moreover, Bree is...more
I had a great deal of trouble differentiating the characters here. Perhaps it was the narration, but the new hire seemed a lot like Lavinia to me. Moreover, Bree is...more
I really like the possibilities that this series offers. I love Bree and I'll definitely continue to read in order to find out what she will encounter next. What keeps me from loving it is the action sequences. As I said after book one, there is potential for action and Stanton starts to build the stress levels and draw you in, but then the action sequences themselves lack substance. You don't see the fight, or get a look into what's really happening. Although book 2 did much better in this rega...more
I finished the third book in the Beaufort and Company series at the Halifax airport yesterday during our 3-hour layover.
Bree Winston-Beaufort, Esq., has accompanied her gorgeous sister Antonia to an estate auction. While inspecting a desk, she is surprised to hear someone ask her to help him. Since the Russell O'Rourke, owner of the desk had recently committed suicide, she assumed that the voice belonged to him, and set out to help his spirit "pass through".
Upon investigation, though, the deat...more
Bree Winston-Beaufort, Esq., has accompanied her gorgeous sister Antonia to an estate auction. While inspecting a desk, she is surprised to hear someone ask her to help him. Since the Russell O'Rourke, owner of the desk had recently committed suicide, she assumed that the voice belonged to him, and set out to help his spirit "pass through".
Upon investigation, though, the deat...more
How, on God’s green earth, did I miss the first 2 books in this series? AVENGING ANGELS is unique as far as the paranormal cozies I’ve read; possessing an inventive premise with carefully balanced light and dark aspects. This keeps the Beaufort and Company series from being twee. The series is set in Savannah, also known as God’s country, which adds the charm of this historic Southern jewel. (Naw, I'm not the least bit partial.) I loved Bree, Antonia, Aunt Cissy, Hunter and the rest of the “temp...more
Avenging Angels is the third book in a series about an attorney who's clients are always in grave danger. Ha! She's an attorney who represents clients who have died and need representation in a celestial court -- get it? Grave danger? It's okay, the best thing about well-written mysteries in a paranormal setting is they don't take themselves too seriously. Mary Stanton would probably love that joke.
Anyway, the series is set in Savannah, Georgia, and the heroine, Brianna Winston-Beaufort, is a de...more
Anyway, the series is set in Savannah, Georgia, and the heroine, Brianna Winston-Beaufort, is a de...more
Well, given that I more inhaled this book than simply read it, I would say I enjoyed the newest installment in the Beaufort & Company series!
Once again, Bree is contacted by a dead individual - at the auction for the deceased's possessions, no less - begging for her help.
Russell O'Roarke is officially considered a suicide, given that his investment banking business went bankrupt amid accusations of improper behaviour and an investigation by the SEC. In fact, had he lived O'Roarke was looking...more
Once again, Bree is contacted by a dead individual - at the auction for the deceased's possessions, no less - begging for her help.
Russell O'Roarke is officially considered a suicide, given that his investment banking business went bankrupt amid accusations of improper behaviour and an investigation by the SEC. In fact, had he lived O'Roarke was looking...more
Der Klappentext verrät eigentlich schon, worum es geht.
Brianna Winston-Beaufort, kurz Bree genannt, ist Rechtsanwältin und eher für ungewöhnliche Fälle zuständig. Ihre Klienten sind bereits tot und müssen vor dem himmlischen Gerichtshof vertreten werden.
Bree selbst ist ein Mensch, ihre Angestellten sind alle Engel in verschiedenen Formen.
In diesem dritten Band nun soll sie einen Bankier vor dem Fegefeuer retten und muss sich dazu in dessen irdisches Leben mit Frau, Kind und Freunden begeben. Dab...more
Brianna Winston-Beaufort, kurz Bree genannt, ist Rechtsanwältin und eher für ungewöhnliche Fälle zuständig. Ihre Klienten sind bereits tot und müssen vor dem himmlischen Gerichtshof vertreten werden.
Bree selbst ist ein Mensch, ihre Angestellten sind alle Engel in verschiedenen Formen.
In diesem dritten Band nun soll sie einen Bankier vor dem Fegefeuer retten und muss sich dazu in dessen irdisches Leben mit Frau, Kind und Freunden begeben. Dab...more
The extraordinary cases of Savannah lawyer Bree Beaufort and her rather unique Company are not only satisfying "paranormal cozy mysteries" (Publishers Weekly's description) but a refreshing take on angelic lore. The main and secondary characters are likable and have defined personalities. The occasional squabbles between Petru (paralegal) and Ron (secretary) are amusing as are Bree's attempts to keep her role as an advocate for the deceased from her human family and acquaintances. Nevertheless,...more
Well, I am thrilled that this series is so tastefully done! I have no qualms about recommending this adult mystery to any of my various friends with delicate tastes, nor do I have any reservations with recommending these books to my more raw reading friends! I enjoy the wit, the drama, the... well, I would say something witty and french right here, but I would just embarrass myself, so... moving along! *cheesy grin!*
I love that these mysteries are pieced so neatly into a drama without being dram...more
I love that these mysteries are pieced so neatly into a drama without being dram...more
I really liked this series before, but having had a recent trip to Historic Savannah it was even more relate-able. I loved being able to recognize and visualize the actual locations! We unknowingly ate at Huey's (as recommended by our hotel). I have no idea why I didn't remember that it had such a major role in the series. I like that the characters are developing well, but not too quickly. It was frustrating at first, but I enjoy it now. All too often, author ruin characters by having them rush...more
Sigh. The hottie angel guy that it looked like she might hook up with in the first book is again relegated to minor supporting role in this one. Still have major confusion about where all of this is supposed to be leading to in regards to the overarching mythology of the series. And just way more legal finagling than action, IMO. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either, and am becoming frustrated with it. Think I may be giving up on this series...
Well, I listen to the entire audiobook, and I have no clue what happen... This book did not grab my attention one bit, I heard enough to know who killed who and how it was solved but everything else is a blur, this reaction is very rare for me since I have an audiobook in my ear through out the day and I am always focused on it. I will give the next book in the series a chance and if this happens again, I am done with the series.
Mary Stanton did such a great job with this book. It's the third on in the series, and it hasn't lost any steam. I am certainly going to have to check out some of her other books.
In this book Bree is contacted by a spirit while at an auction with her sister Anonia. However when she goes to the records department has nothing about the spirit filing for an apeal. This is just the first in a series of unexplainable events that are about to unfold. So, not only are you (the reader) in the dark, even...more
In this book Bree is contacted by a spirit while at an auction with her sister Anonia. However when she goes to the records department has nothing about the spirit filing for an apeal. This is just the first in a series of unexplainable events that are about to unfold. So, not only are you (the reader) in the dark, even...more
This is such a neat favorite of mine series. It's a great example of the paranormal mystery genre. I love the characters, the premise of a human working with angels to help people who might have been wrongly put in the nether reaches of the afterlife.
This one had a lot of twists and turns as much as it showed the evolution of Bree in her new role as an advocate. She enjoys what she's doing, even if it causes sleepless nights and haunted law offices.
There is not as much scary stuff as in the pa...more
This one had a lot of twists and turns as much as it showed the evolution of Bree in her new role as an advocate. She enjoys what she's doing, even if it causes sleepless nights and haunted law offices.
There is not as much scary stuff as in the pa...more
Yet another good read in the series. I liked the couple of twists in the plot one which I did not expect. (to be honest we were given the clue early enough in the story but of course again I was not paying attention). I like the addition of the the regular office characters in addition to the "host" of characters at the original office. I definitely will continue reading the series for as long as she writes them.
a really unique take on the average murder mystery and ghost story. as an attorney for the dead who are seeking a reversal of their sentence in the after life brianna winston-beauford has to try to deal with an all too human murder and a staff of otherwowrldly characters. it was a really fun read, and i recommend it to anyone who loves a good mystery/ghost story.
I really liked the first book in this series. The second was OK, left a lot unanswered, but I was hoping for more from book 3. I'd give this one 2-1/2 stars if I could do 1/2 stars. Still a decent read, but I'm having trouble rooting for the main character now, and that's a big problem.
Brianna Winston-Beaufort, lawyer, somehow works for the dead. If she touches, or is near, an object owned by a deceased person who needs vindication by Celestian Justice, she takes on the case, aided by her "heavenly" help: Lavinia, Petru and Ron. A former law professor of hers and "The Warrior" are also part of Beaufort & Company. The dog Sasha also keeps her out of danger.
What seems to be a suicide case turns out to be murder as the victim has been shot twice---the first time to paralyze h...more
What seems to be a suicide case turns out to be murder as the victim has been shot twice---the first time to paralyze h...more
I chose to give this one star as I stopped 20 pages from the end of the book because it took such a wierd turn, I could read no further. Now I am taking a break from the series but truly doubt I will read another one as I was so disappointed in the last pages of this one.
I would have given the book 3 stars if it hadn't been for the paranormal parts. I decided to read the book because the author writes another series under the name of Claudia Bishop that I enjoy reading. If paranormal doesn't creep you out, then consider this book a 3 star book.
Despite the weeping angel on the cover, this book has no reference or connection to Doctor Who. Still, it was as good as it could be under those conditions.
This has become one of my favorite series. I love the characters. They're colorful and humorous. The books take place in Savannah, one of my favorite places every and they're just a little different - kind of off center - in a good way! I already have the next in the series on hold at the library.
Book 3 of the Beaufort & Company series. I have been reading this series from the start and have really enjoyed them. These really do need to be read in order or else you get confused about the characters. I find that I learn a little bit more about the main characters in each book. In this one I found out that Brianna's mother also was a lawyer for the dead.
This book is very well written, the characters are interesting and the story just keeps on getting more interesting all of the time. T...more
This book is very well written, the characters are interesting and the story just keeps on getting more interesting all of the time. T...more
Okay - this was the best of the series. The mystery was great, the characters started to come together for me too. All in all pretty satisfying and I'm now looking forward to the next one!
I really liked this book, it was an interesting story. There's not a lot of detail but it seems to work.
Bree respresents ex-banker, Russell O'Rourke, who supposedly killed himself after losing a fortune.
I love this series with it's angels as advocates. The mystery was good and a complete surprise, which I love.
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Mary Stanton was born in Florida and grew up in Japan and Hawaii, after which she returned to the United States and received a B.A. in Philosophy and Literature from the University of Minnesota.
Stanton’s career as a fiction writer began with the publication of her first novel, The Heavenly Horse from the Outermost West, in 1984. A beast fable similar in tone and theme to Watership Down, it was pub...more
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Stanton’s career as a fiction writer began with the publication of her first novel, The Heavenly Horse from the Outermost West, in 1984. A beast fable similar in tone and theme to Watership Down, it was pub...more
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