- Paperback: 232 pages
- Publisher: Penguin; Reissue edition (19 Sep 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140174397
- ISBN-13: 978-0140174397
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,218,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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(Blanche White lends a refreshing African-American, female twist to the mystery tradition, as she turns from domestic worker to insightful--if reluctant--sleuth. A middle-aged housekeeper with a strong sense of humor, Blanche becomes an unlikely yet ingenious sleuth when murder disrupts the wealthy household of her employers.)
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Format:Paperback
I read this book over five years ago. I had never really been a fan of mystery books but this one kept my attention with it's humor and the excitement of wanting to know "who done it." Blanche was so life-like that you almost wanted to touch her on her shoulder and let her know that her secret was safe with you. Even then, she probably would not have told you what she knows! I appreciate Barbara Neely's narrative style and although her books are not too lenghty it definitely encourages you to pick up one of her other titles to get started right away! I definitely intend to add all of her titles to "mini mystery collection." The thing that I found most interesting about Barbara's work is that the main character is a black woman like myself and so the pictures become so much more vivid as you are engulfed in every last page! Keep up the great work, Barbara!
Format:Paperback
I hate mystery novels, but I love Blanche!
Format:Paperback
Great book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It offered a lot of humor while maintaining that one important element of a mystery; suspense.
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Crude, with numerous bathroom references
Although the plot and dialogue were okay, I was appalled by numerous references to bathroom activities. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 1998
Good Mystery with Plenty of Surprises
As a mystery reader, I enjoyed this novel. It was short, but in this case...small is good. Lots of twists and turns which is something mystery readers just relish. Ms. Read more
Published on 24 July 1998
The story is witty, different and needed.
I have read all three of the Blanche White stories to date and look forward to many more. Being an African American and having a parent who has worked as a domestic; it is... Read more
Published on 4 Jun 1998
Above average but a bit preachy
I recently saw Ms. Neely on a panel during the "Festival of Books" in Los Angeles and she was such an interesting and vibrant woman that I was eager to be introduced to... Read more
Published on 1 May 1998
Pure entertaining writining for an evening or lunch book.
A good book needs to be serve up for your reading needs to please the mind and pleasure of time. Ms. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 1997
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