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Ben Safford #4

by R.D. Dominic

Excellent Book

Genres: Mystery

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[Lisa Kucharski · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting to have a congressman as you detective, but the authoresses make it work. I liked the hustle and bustle of all the varying opinions and personalities that fill Washington DC. Having read through the Thatcher mystery series, I found this series with Ben Safford to be a little less focused, but I realize it is mostly due to the circumstances.

Overall, a great way to see the workings of DC, as written by ladies who are familiar with that territory.

[Suzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read a couple of books in this series 40 years ago and enjoyed them then as I do now. It's fun to read "vintage" mysteries because so much has changed. When I read books set in a previous period the details are not always accurate and the writer's "voice" or some phroases are so wrong.
I wonder where the two women who were Emma Lathen came up with this name though.
If you like Watergate era politics, this is a real time look.

[Regine · Rating 3 out of 5]

A pleasant re-read from a time when Representatives were collegial despite Party differences.

[Will Currier · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quirky little crime story, not necessarily super deep and provocative. If you like the show West Wing, you'd probably like this book. Probably won't reread this anytime soon though.

[Helen Fleischer · Rating 4 out of 5]

well crafted, good DC details