- Hardcover: 169 pages
- Publisher: St Martins Pr (May 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312155182
- ISBN-13: 978-0312155186
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.2 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Ramsgill returns to Philly where art forgery and await him.
Jamie Ramsgill's back, this time the setting is Philadelphia. With my architectural background, each of the books has a strong architectural setting. It's been quite often said that Philadelphia is the most European of American cities, and I would probably agree. The action also takes place in the Pocono region of Pennsylvania, esp. in the unique town of Jim Thorpe, PA. Setting aside, it's the mystery that's the thing. Though I love character development, my books are still plot driven. In this case there are two mysteries to solve, one Victorian and one contemporary. With the aid of Jamie's lover Elena, everthing is wrapped up in time for the two of them to begin renovation of their new digs, a twelve former grain elevator in the heart of the city. Stay tuned.
Jamie Ramsgill's back, this time the setting is Philadelphia. With my architectural background, each of the books has a strong architectural setting. It's been quite often said that Philadelphia is the most European of American cities, and I would probably agree. The action also takes place in the Pocono region of Pennsylvania, esp. in the unique town of Jim Thorpe, PA. Setting aside, it's the mystery that's the thing. Though I love character development, my books are still plot driven. In this case there are two mysteries to solve, one Victorian and one contemporary. With the aid of Jamie's lover Elena, everthing is wrapped up in time for the two of them to begin renovation of their new digs, a twelve former grain elevator in the heart of the city. Stay tuned.
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Format:Hardcover
Architect and teacher Jamie Ramsgill leaves Europe to return to
Philadelphia to work for a friend, commercial architect David Laycutt.
However, instead of starting his new job, Jamie learns that David withdrew
$75,000 from the company and is now missing. Jamie, who has been successful
twice before in solving mysteries, agrees to search for his missing friend.
...... At the same time, Jamie's sister-in-law has just authenticated as an
original, a portrait of his mistress by the renowned artist Thomas Eakins.
Jamie soon realizes that the painting and his friend's disappearance are
linked, but that does not help him find David. Instead, Jamie finds himself
under suspicion for a brutal murder that he thinks David committed. If Jamie
fails to uncover the truth soon, he may find more than his reputation
tarnished. He may find himself spending some time as a guest of the city Of
Brotherly Love.
....... EAKINS' MISTRESS is a fast-paced novel that actually employs two
mysteries: a Victorian age and a contemporary period. The characters are all
fun to observe and readers will especially enjoy following the exploits of
Jamie. However, there is a bit too many turns at the very end of the book
that unnecessarily complicates the story's wrap-up. Still, fans will enjoy
the further adventures of Jamie Ramsgill in what is after all a very
interesting reading adventure.
......Harriet Klausner
Philadelphia to work for a friend, commercial architect David Laycutt.
However, instead of starting his new job, Jamie learns that David withdrew
$75,000 from the company and is now missing. Jamie, who has been successful
twice before in solving mysteries, agrees to search for his missing friend.
...... At the same time, Jamie's sister-in-law has just authenticated as an
original, a portrait of his mistress by the renowned artist Thomas Eakins.
Jamie soon realizes that the painting and his friend's disappearance are
linked, but that does not help him find David. Instead, Jamie finds himself
under suspicion for a brutal murder that he thinks David committed. If Jamie
fails to uncover the truth soon, he may find more than his reputation
tarnished. He may find himself spending some time as a guest of the city Of
Brotherly Love.
....... EAKINS' MISTRESS is a fast-paced novel that actually employs two
mysteries: a Victorian age and a contemporary period. The characters are all
fun to observe and readers will especially enjoy following the exploits of
Jamie. However, there is a bit too many turns at the very end of the book
that unnecessarily complicates the story's wrap-up. Still, fans will enjoy
the further adventures of Jamie Ramsgill in what is after all a very
interesting reading adventure.
......Harriet Klausner
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A good work by a very talented writer
9 May 1997
Format:Hardcover
Architect and teacher Jamie Ramsgill leaves Europe to return to
Philadelphia to work for a friend, commercial architect David Laycutt.
However, instead of starting his new job, Jamie learns that David withdrew
$75,000 from the company and is now missing. Jamie, who has been successful
twice before in solving mysteries, agrees to search for his missing friend.
...... At the same time, Jamie's sister-in-law has just authenticated as an
original, a portrait of his mistress by the renowned artist Thomas Eakins.
Jamie soon realizes that the painting and his friend's disappearance are
linked, but that does not help him find David. Instead, Jamie finds himself
under suspicion for a brutal murder that he thinks David committed. If Jamie
fails to uncover the truth soon, he may find more than his reputation
tarnished. He may find himself spending some time as a guest of the city Of
Brotherly Love.
....... EAKINS' MISTRESS is a fast-paced novel that actually employs two
mysteries: a Victorian age and a contemporary period. The characters are all
fun to observe and readers will especially enjoy following the exploits of
Jamie. However, there is a bit too many turns at the very end of the book
that unnecessarily complicates the story's wrap-up. Still, fans will enjoy
the further adventures of Jamie Ramsgill in what is after all a very
interesting reading adventure.
......Harriet Klausner
Philadelphia to work for a friend, commercial architect David Laycutt.
However, instead of starting his new job, Jamie learns that David withdrew
$75,000 from the company and is now missing. Jamie, who has been successful
twice before in solving mysteries, agrees to search for his missing friend.
...... At the same time, Jamie's sister-in-law has just authenticated as an
original, a portrait of his mistress by the renowned artist Thomas Eakins.
Jamie soon realizes that the painting and his friend's disappearance are
linked, but that does not help him find David. Instead, Jamie finds himself
under suspicion for a brutal murder that he thinks David committed. If Jamie
fails to uncover the truth soon, he may find more than his reputation
tarnished. He may find himself spending some time as a guest of the city Of
Brotherly Love.
....... EAKINS' MISTRESS is a fast-paced novel that actually employs two
mysteries: a Victorian age and a contemporary period. The characters are all
fun to observe and readers will especially enjoy following the exploits of
Jamie. However, there is a bit too many turns at the very end of the book
that unnecessarily complicates the story's wrap-up. Still, fans will enjoy
the further adventures of Jamie Ramsgill in what is after all a very
interesting reading adventure.
......Harriet Klausner
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