Sheila Malory returns, this time as executor to the estate of a late, bestselling novelist. And what Malory reads into the death is a crime.
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Jul 18, 2011
Bev
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Another mystery with academic tendencies. Sheila Malory writes literary criticism and this one involves the death of her fellow writer and old college friend. Sheila finds herself appointed as her friend's literary executor and as she sorts papers and letters, she begins to wonder if the death really was suicide. Very enjoyable, even though this one is a bit darker in tone than the rest of the series that I've read so far. Still has a lot of the cozy, English village feel...but this story has b
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Apr 30, 2011
Jane
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Mrs Malory becomes lterary executor for a friend. And the death appeared to be such a stupid mistake. This opens the door for one of Hazel Holt's best stories. Mrs Malory must go through all the letters, manuscripts, and notebooks and is to try and write a biography. However, the more she looks the less she feels she knows her old friends from Oxford and their families. Very well written is Ms Holt's wonderful style - gentle calm and building slowly to a civilized ending.
Jul 28, 2011
Virginia
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One of Mrs. Malory's old college friends became a noted novelist; and when the woman dies, Sheila is named her literary executor. It turns out that her life held secrets that led to her murder, and Mrs. Malory uses her intuition and literary analytical skills to figure out who did it.
Feb 14, 2009
This book's plot was perhaps suggested by Holt's own experiences as Barbara Pym's literary executor. I hope she didn't find herself in as much hot water as Sheila Malory in this book! Interesting insights into what being a literary executor is like, and decent plot.
Dec 18, 2011
Sandy
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Another cozy Sheila Malory mystery... I liked the scene change to London and Cousin Hilary's house. Good character, too!
Jan 02, 2011
Jodi
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I'm reading this series out of order, but it doesn't seem to matter. Mrs. Malory visits with an old friend, a bestselling literary author, who dies shortly afterward. Mrs. Malory finds herself in the position of literary executor. She's also supposed to write Beth's biography but discovers that she didn't know her friend as well as she suspected. The more she knows the more deadly the stakes become. It's a well-written mystery with interesting characters, Mrs. Malory first and foremost. I hope t
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