On the grounds of Marshfield Manor, Civil War re-enactors have set up camp. And what a dedicated troupe. One of them has really been killed . . . O...
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Jun 15, 2011
LORI
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We were introduced to Marshfield Manor in Grace Under Pressure.
In Grace Interrupted a group of Civil War re-enactors takes over the grounds of the Manor. The group seems very genuine trying to keep the camp as true to the era as possible, except there are some more "farby" than others.
Unfortunately one of the re-enactors, Zachary Kincade, left his bride basically at the altar and two of her friends show up at the Manor to inflict a little of their own pain on him More...
In Grace Interrupted a group of Civil War re-enactors takes over the grounds of the Manor. The group seems very genuine trying to keep the camp as true to the era as possible, except there are some more "farby" than others.
Unfortunately one of the re-enactors, Zachary Kincade, left his bride basically at the altar and two of her friends show up at the Manor to inflict a little of their own pain on him More...
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Jan 29, 2012
Hannah
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Grace Wheaton continued to be a likeable heroine in this second installment of the Manor House mysteries and I liked her developing bonds with various members of Marshfield Manor, but it’s unfortunate that Jack Embers (her potential love interest) turned out to be a real letdown. That would not have been a great problem if he wasn’t the focus of the mystery in this book, but he was, and the fact that I found him such a miserable, pathetic excuse for a man marred my enjoyment of all the other asp
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Oct 11, 2011
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I’m a great fan of Julie Hyzy’s first series the White House Chef Mysteries. And her second series the Manor House Mysteries does not disappoint.
In book one of this series, “Grace Under Pressure,” readers are introduced to Grace Wheaton, newly hired curator of the palatial Marshfield Manor. In book two, Civil War re-enactors have set up camp on the Manor’s grounds. The group takes its play-acting very seriously and the unrest spills over into reality when one of the actors—Zachary Kin More...
In book one of this series, “Grace Under Pressure,” readers are introduced to Grace Wheaton, newly hired curator of the palatial Marshfield Manor. In book two, Civil War re-enactors have set up camp on the Manor’s grounds. The group takes its play-acting very seriously and the unrest spills over into reality when one of the actors—Zachary Kin More...
Aug 18, 2011
Michelle
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I have to admit that this particular series has felt so good to me to read. I love reading and getting to know Grace, as she picks herself up by the boot-straps and tries to build a new life for herself. A new job, getting to know the people there, which are all part of an "old crowd" that has worked there forever, being put in a boss position all the sudden by the death of her boss, then having to deal with her sister and her marriage to Grace's finace.
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Grace holds her own, More...
Jul 06, 2011
Marie
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In Grace Interrupted, a group of Civil War re-enactors have set up on the grounds around Marshfield Manor. When one of the them turns up dead, Grace's groundskeeper and love interest, Jack, is suspected of the murder. Even though Grace is convinced he's not guilty, things don't look good when details of Jack's past are revealed. Grace wants desperately to prove Jack's innocence and find the culprit all while keeping things running smoothly at the manor.
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Jun 13, 2011
Jeannie
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Grace Wheaton is a well refined young woman holding a prestigious job overseeing Marshfield Manor. As a curator and administrator, her job includes the oversight of a civil war re-enactment being held on the grounds of the Manor for the weekend.
The book comes out and grabs you with her first sentence..."with such fury I was afraid their eyeballs might catch fire." Ok. She wrapped me into the book immediately. I knew in that short sentence that I was going to love this book. More...
The book comes out and grabs you with her first sentence..."with such fury I was afraid their eyeballs might catch fire." Ok. She wrapped me into the book immediately. I knew in that short sentence that I was going to love this book. More...
May 17, 2011
Debbie
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"Grace Interrupted" is a well-written mystery. It's the second in a series, but you can follow this one without having read the first novel, and this novel doesn't spoil the mystery in the first one (though it does spoil other events).
There were actually two murders to solve: one that's thirteen years old and one that just happened. I was able to correctly guess "whodunit" for both mysteries before the "reveal," but whodunit wasn't obvious. (Many people More...
There were actually two murders to solve: one that's thirteen years old and one that just happened. I was able to correctly guess "whodunit" for both mysteries before the "reveal," but whodunit wasn't obvious. (Many people More...
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Jul 10, 2011
Patty
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I liked the first Grace book, a lot. Sometimes the second book can be a bit of a let-down -- not this time. This ups the excitement level and keeps the pace running at high speed.
Grace is curator at a fancy manor house, mostly her job is dealing with visitors to the manor, dealing with upkeep and updating the manor, and managing a very large staff.
When a group (over three thousand people) of Civil War re-enactors take over the south portion of the grounds for a week Grace a More...
Grace is curator at a fancy manor house, mostly her job is dealing with visitors to the manor, dealing with upkeep and updating the manor, and managing a very large staff.
When a group (over three thousand people) of Civil War re-enactors take over the south portion of the grounds for a week Grace a More...
Jun 01, 2011
Marlyn
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In the second Manor House mystery, we are reintroduced to Grace Wheaton, curator of the stately Marshfield Manor.
Grace's predecessor, Abe, had arrranged months ago for a Civil War reenactment group to use the grounds of the Manor for their re-enactment. Grace expects that there will be some disruption of the day-to-day functioning of the Manor, but she never realized just how much.
First, two women try to force their way onto the grounds to attack Zachary Kincade (the aforemen More...
Grace's predecessor, Abe, had arrranged months ago for a Civil War reenactment group to use the grounds of the Manor for their re-enactment. Grace expects that there will be some disruption of the day-to-day functioning of the Manor, but she never realized just how much.
First, two women try to force their way onto the grounds to attack Zachary Kincade (the aforemen More...
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Jan 30, 2012
Suzanne
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Grace Wheaton is back in this second installment of Julie Hyzy's Manor of Murder Mysteries, and she's got her hands full with a Civil War reenactment taking place on the grounds at Marshfield. What should be a historical event turns bizarre when two angry women show up gunning for one of the lead players in the re-enactment, Zachary Kincaid. Then, Zachary gets in a brawl with one of the manor's groundskeepers, Davey Embers, the brother Jack Embers, who Grace has been attracted to since "Gra
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Apr 27, 2011
Jane
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Where I got the book: by winning an author giveaway. Release date is June 7, 2011.
Grace Interrupted is the second in Julie Hyzy's Manor House Mystery series, set in a large manor house which is one of the main attractions in a town that lives for tourism. The heroine, Grace Wheaton, appears to have just about got her act together as the new manager of Marshfield Manor when the arrival of a large group of Civil War re-enactors throws a spanner in the works. The murder of one of their nu More...
Grace Interrupted is the second in Julie Hyzy's Manor House Mystery series, set in a large manor house which is one of the main attractions in a town that lives for tourism. The heroine, Grace Wheaton, appears to have just about got her act together as the new manager of Marshfield Manor when the arrival of a large group of Civil War re-enactors throws a spanner in the works. The murder of one of their nu More...
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May 03, 2011
Beverly
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This is the second book in The Manor House Mystery series. It takes place in a large manor house in Emberstowne, one of those quaint touristy towns. The heroine, Grace Wheaton, is just beginning to find her bearings as the new curator of Marshfield Manor when the arrival of a large group of Civil War re-enactors throws a spanner in the works. The murder of one of their number implicates Grace's love interest Jack, and it's up to Grace (with the help of her annoying, but very competent assistant,
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Jun 04, 2011
Kari
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All is finally starting to settle at Marshfield Manor after the murder of the curator. But it’s not long before more drama hits the grounds. It’s Civil-War re-enactment weekend at the manor and there are hundreds there to take part.
But one of the war actors brought a little drama of his own along with him. He left his fiance at the altar and ends up dead. The list of suspects is never ending, including the two women who tried to taze him on the manor grounds, everyone who is taking p More...
But one of the war actors brought a little drama of his own along with him. He left his fiance at the altar and ends up dead. The list of suspects is never ending, including the two women who tried to taze him on the manor grounds, everyone who is taking p More...
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Jun 06, 2011
Amanda
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Actual rating 3.5
Although this is the second book in the series, it can stand on its own. I assume that I missed a lot of character development in the previous book, because there were references to previous events to which I had no knowledge. Often this can make me frustrated, but here it only made me intrigued, and it has me considering reading the first book.
I liked Grace, and found her very sympathetic, if only a little stubborn. I suspect that Bruce and Scott are More...
Although this is the second book in the series, it can stand on its own. I assume that I missed a lot of character development in the previous book, because there were references to previous events to which I had no knowledge. Often this can make me frustrated, but here it only made me intrigued, and it has me considering reading the first book.
I liked Grace, and found her very sympathetic, if only a little stubborn. I suspect that Bruce and Scott are More...
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Jun 01, 2011
Fred
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Grace Interuppted is the second book in the Manor House series by Julie Hyzy.
The Manor House has agreed to rent some land at the edge of the estate so that a Civil War re-enactment group could recreat some battle scenes. The group has an understanding that they are to have compete privacy while setting up camp. Grace arrives at work to find security with two women who have tried to get into the encampment. The soldier has a run in with the Manor's gardener and his brother. A short More...
The Manor House has agreed to rent some land at the edge of the estate so that a Civil War re-enactment group could recreat some battle scenes. The group has an understanding that they are to have compete privacy while setting up camp. Grace arrives at work to find security with two women who have tried to get into the encampment. The soldier has a run in with the Manor's gardener and his brother. A short More...
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May 31, 2011
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Hyzy’s characters make sense. Making sense is what keeps a reader coming back for more and doesn’t frustrate as you greedily flip the pages to “read one more”… chapter, page, paragraph or line. Hyzy shines in Grace Interrupted.
Grace Interrupted is the second installment in the Manor House Mystery Series, but is so skillfully written, you can read it as a stand alone without spoiling anything when you dive into Grace Under Pressure.
Hyzy’s characters are enticing, distinct a More...
Grace Interrupted is the second installment in the Manor House Mystery Series, but is so skillfully written, you can read it as a stand alone without spoiling anything when you dive into Grace Under Pressure.
Hyzy’s characters are enticing, distinct a More...
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Jun 16, 2011
Deb
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Grace really has a mess on her hands. She is the newly promoted director of a Biltmore House-like mansion in the Carolinas who has rented the back forty to a Civil War re-enactment group for a week. When one of the re-enactors is murdered, the finger of blame is pointed at Grace's landscape gardener and/or his brother. A wonderful cast of supporting characters - her gay roommates, the elderly owner of the mansion (who may or may not be a relative?), her persnickety executive assistant, Tank th
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Sep 08, 2011
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Jul 05, 2011
Nora-adrienne
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Grace Interrupted
By Julie Hyzy
Copyright June 2011
Publisher Berkeley Prime Crime
Civil War re-enactors have set up camp on the ground of Marshfield Manor. The group is very believable, especially when the unrest spills out of the barracks and into the sumptuous mansion. Grace manages to settle a minor squabble, but loses the war when actor Zachary Kincade is found stabbed to death.
Jack Embers, the groundskeeper, falls under suspicion when he’s linked to More...
By Julie Hyzy
Copyright June 2011
Publisher Berkeley Prime Crime
Civil War re-enactors have set up camp on the ground of Marshfield Manor. The group is very believable, especially when the unrest spills out of the barracks and into the sumptuous mansion. Grace manages to settle a minor squabble, but loses the war when actor Zachary Kincade is found stabbed to death.
Jack Embers, the groundskeeper, falls under suspicion when he’s linked to More...
Dec 10, 2011
Julie H.
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There is a pretty decent mystery afoot in Grace Interrupted linking the death of a Civil War reenactor at a living history encampment on the grounds of Marshfield Manor and the long-ago murder of the deceased victim's younger brother. Implicated in the past murder is Marshfield's landscape consultant and potential Grace suitor Jack Embers. There's some decent characterization underway, Grace is truly finding her feet as director of the site, and the addition of a stray kitty to Grace's househo
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Jul 18, 2011
Susan
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Grace, curator and director of the Carolina stately home Marshfield Manor, must deal with Civil War reenactors, who have rented a distant part of the property for a week. Zachary Kincade, one of the reenactors, seems to specialize in making enemies, and has a long-standing feud with contract gardener Jack Embers, stemming from the murder of Zachary's younger brother. When Kincade is found murdered, Jack and his younger brother are the two main suspects. Everyone warns her against the Embers,
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Nov 27, 2011
Leah (The Pretty Good Gatsby)
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Civil war re-enactors have set up camp on the grounds of Marshfield Manor. The group is very believable, especially when the unrest spills out of the barracks and inside the sumptuous mansion. Grace manages to settle a minor squabble, but loses the war when actor Zachary Kincade is found stabbed to death.More...
Jack Embers, the groundskeeper, falls under suspicion when he’s linked to the death of Zachary’s brother years ago. But there we
Sep 13, 2011
Chrissie
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Grace Interrupted is a cute and fun mystery with a likeable heroine. The author's writing style makes it a quick and enjoyable read. There were several times when I meant to stop reading at the end of a chapter but then the author would throw in a cliff-hanger and I would have to keep reading. The characters are all realistically drawn and it is this complexity of character that gives the book its depth.
However, there were a few points that stopped this being a really great book. First More...
However, there were a few points that stopped this being a really great book. First More...
Aug 10, 2011
Laura
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Grace Interrupted was a very enjoyable cozy mystery.
It continues with the characters from Grace Under Pressure (also an enjoyable read), but knowledge of the events there isn't necessary for understanding this book. I did like the continuing process of getting to know Grace and the other characters, and that's where I would have missed up if I'd jumped straight to this book.
As with most cozies, the emphasis is character first, setting second, mystery third, but all th More...
It continues with the characters from Grace Under Pressure (also an enjoyable read), but knowledge of the events there isn't necessary for understanding this book. I did like the continuing process of getting to know Grace and the other characters, and that's where I would have missed up if I'd jumped straight to this book.
As with most cozies, the emphasis is character first, setting second, mystery third, but all th More...
Jun 18, 2011
Patti
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"Grace Interrupted is an excellent title for the second Manor House Mystery by Julie Hyzy. Poor Grace is constantly interrupted as she goes about her job as Marshfield Manor's curator.
Marshfield Manor's grounds are serving as an encampment for a group of Civil War re-enactors. One of the group's members, about to be promoted to general, is killed after fighting with the Manor's gardener, Jack, and his brothe More...
"Grace Interrupted is an excellent title for the second Manor House Mystery by Julie Hyzy. Poor Grace is constantly interrupted as she goes about her job as Marshfield Manor's curator.
Marshfield Manor's grounds are serving as an encampment for a group of Civil War re-enactors. One of the group's members, about to be promoted to general, is killed after fighting with the Manor's gardener, Jack, and his brothe More...
Sep 05, 2011
Mascanlon
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This is the second book in the manor House series. Grace Wheaton is the is the administrator for Marshfield Manor, part hotel, part museum. When a murder occurs on the grounds during a weekend long Civil War enactment grace must jump in and see if her staff is involved. I enjoy these characters more than the White House Chef series because the plots seem much more accessible. And Grace is strong and intelligent, caring for the people she is responsible for as well as wanting to see justice d
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Jul 28, 2011
Darlene
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This is the 2nd in a new series by Julie Hyzy and it is a great read. Set in an old Manor House or Mansion, the action is quick and smoothly flowing. 'Grace Interrupted' centers around Grace Wheaton, who is manager/curator of Marshfield Manor. She also investigates unforseen happenings in and around the Manor with the help of Frances,te prim and proper perfect gossip. I won't ruin the read for anyone but I recommend it for mystery lovers as well as history lovers. I can't wait for the next ins
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Jan 29, 2012
Richard
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Pretty good read. The plot moved along at a fair pace. I think that the character of Grace needs to be fleshed out a bit more. We've met her sister but what about the ex boy friend? And didn't she have any friends before her dad moved them?
I liked the mystery. The killer was there from the beginning and wasn't introduced in the last chapter. Also no odd out of left field explanation was given. I like that Frances and Grace are coming to a bit of an understanding.
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I liked the mystery. The killer was there from the beginning and wasn't introduced in the last chapter. Also no odd out of left field explanation was given. I like that Frances and Grace are coming to a bit of an understanding.
But what's the mystery More...
Jul 16, 2011
Amelia-Irene
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This is the second book in the Manor House series. This has been an interesting series from the beginning, and this book just adds to that. A civil war re-enactment and murder and mayhem. With over 5000 enactors at the site of the murder and other visitors to the Manor, this is a real twister to figure out.
Jul 13, 2011
Jennifer E.
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A great second book to what looks to be a great series. The plot was a good one and the author was excellent with the red herrings. I eagerly await the next book in the series.
