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Spindrift
Christy Moreland had never believed her father committed suicide at Spindrift. She was certain he had been murdered. She was equally certain that her wealthy and powerful mother-in-law Theo was behind it but had no way of proving it. Until now, for she was back at the huge old mansion where she could more easily discover the truth...
Hardcover
Published
1983
by Doubleday Books
(first published 1975)
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I give up. After plodding along, and I mean literally plodding, I am going to put this on on the did not finish pile. The story moved beyond slow and all the characters were unlikeable in their own nasty way, whether it be indifferent, domineering, standoffish or whatever. And I didn't even get a good sense of place with this story. I had high hopes but this book let me down.
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The characters unfolded themselves slowly. Some suspicions I had were true and some weren't. It kept me guessing until the end. The main character was at times pitiable, powerful, annoying, and lovable. I am amazed that Ms. Whitney was able to fit it all in the book.
I have a feeling I might not enjoy her books so much now, but these were a lot of fun in junior high. I still get a twinge of nostalgia when I see one of her titles at a thrift store or garage sale.
Enjoyed this suspenseful mystery about the mansion of a Press Empire, The Morelands, the people in the family and those close to them. Surprise ending. Very well done.
Read all of her books in High School and still remember them all. Think this is why I love mysteries along with all of Nancy Drew's books.
My very first favorite author - I have all her books -- been reading these for years
Maybe this is not one of her best works. I found it boring, it did not hold my interest. I will read more of her work because I do remember reading Phyllis Whitney in High School eons ago and really enjoying her stories.
A not very well written light read that works well if you have a cold and need something to read while you are wrapped up in blankets and drinking cups of hot tea! It was obvious who the bad guy was but it has been eons since junior high and a book like this would have been "exciting"! Short and quick!
I remember reading Phyllis Whitney mysteries in high school. I thought they were awesome. Perhaps I will go to the library and reread some of her stuff soon...
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Phyllis Ayame Whitney (September 9, 1903 – February 8, 2008) was an American mystery writer. Rare for her genre, she wrote mysteries for both the juvenile and the adult markets, many of which feature exotic locations. A review in The New York Times once dubbed her "The Queen of the American Gothics".
She was born in Japan to American parents and spent her ear...more
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Phyllis Ayame Whitney (September 9, 1903 – February 8, 2008) was an American mystery writer. Rare for her genre, she wrote mysteries for both the juvenile and the adult markets, many of which feature exotic locations. A review in The New York Times once dubbed her "The Queen of the American Gothics".
She was born in Japan to American parents and spent her ear...more
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