- Hardcover: 307 pages
- Publisher: Doubleday; First Edition edition (Sep 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0385486081
- ISBN-13: 978-0385486088
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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Two years after the Great Earthquake that destroyed San Francisco, and a year after the bitter misunderstanding that almost destroyed their budding romance, Fremont Jones and Michael Archer are back in the City by the Bay, this time committed to being "partners in life and work." Their life is shared as equals, and their work is the private investigations agency they have opened together, but--not surprisingly, where Fremont is concerned--it's sometimes difficult to separate the two.
In fact, it's her friendship with a slightly flighty, pretty, and troubled young woman that gets Fremont involved in her first murder investigation. Frances McFadden is besotted with spiritualism, and the curious but skeptical Fremont agrees to accompany her to a séance. When Frances's husband finds out about their adventure, her punishment is both degrading and galvanizing at once. Then two mediums are murdered, Frances begins to discover her own talent for telepathy and takes a lover, and Fremont becomes dangerously embroiled in her friend's illicit liaison.
While Fremont hones her investigative skills, she also comes to a new appreciation of Michael's professional talents and his other special qualities as well. As in her three earlier mysteries, Dianne Day provides "foggy period atmosphere, a dash of dangerous romance" (Minneapolis Star Tribune), and a twisty new adventure for her intrepid sleuth.
Dianne Day spent her early years in the Mississippi Delta before moving to the San Francisco Bay area. Fremont Jones has appeared in three previous mysteries: The Strange Files of Fremont Jones, which won the Macavity Award for Best First Novel, and two bestselling sequels--Fire and Fog and The Bohemian Murders. Day, who now lives in San Francisco, is at work on her fifth Fremont Jones mystery, Death Train to Boston.
In fact, it's her friendship with a slightly flighty, pretty, and troubled young woman that gets Fremont involved in her first murder investigation. Frances McFadden is besotted with spiritualism, and the curious but skeptical Fremont agrees to accompany her to a séance. When Frances's husband finds out about their adventure, her punishment is both degrading and galvanizing at once. Then two mediums are murdered, Frances begins to discover her own talent for telepathy and takes a lover, and Fremont becomes dangerously embroiled in her friend's illicit liaison.
While Fremont hones her investigative skills, she also comes to a new appreciation of Michael's professional talents and his other special qualities as well. As in her three earlier mysteries, Dianne Day provides "foggy period atmosphere, a dash of dangerous romance" (Minneapolis Star Tribune), and a twisty new adventure for her intrepid sleuth.
Dianne Day spent her early years in the Mississippi Delta before moving to the San Francisco Bay area. Fremont Jones has appeared in three previous mysteries: The Strange Files of Fremont Jones, which won the Macavity Award for Best First Novel, and two bestselling sequels--Fire and Fog and The Bohemian Murders. Day, who now lives in San Francisco, is at work on her fifth Fremont Jones mystery, Death Train to Boston.
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
I bought this book mainly for the title (I used to live in San Francisco). What a disappointment - it had no plot, the characters were uninteresting and undeveloped, and it just pointlessly went on and on and on... Needless to say, I'll never buy another Dianne Day book.
Format:Hardcover
The first two books I found interesting and really enjoyed Fremont Jones. I again found the relationship between Fremont and Michael lacking. Didn't even really necessary to include him in the book. He really didn't add anything to the story. I really enjoyed the introduction of the two new characters very much. How somehow they will stay around and have more development in the future. I was a little disappointed since I already think that I can tell what the story of the next in the series will be comprised of. Seemed very obvious to me. I found the plot lacking and at times again boring, the supernatural plot could have been interesting, but dragged and the ending seemed too incredible to believe. I bought this one in hardcover think I will have to wait in the future to read about Fremont's further adventures,( since I am interested in her characture and the period) until it is released in paperback
Format:Hardcover
Having read all the books in this series, I will continue to do so but this one was a bit lacking. The characters are still intriguing but I think the relationship between Fremont and Michael needs to be finetuned. Fremont's reasons, or perhaps emotions, are not ringing true as to why she won't marry Michael. The plot revolves around seances and the spiritual world which were very important in that era and a wonderful foundation for a mystery. However, the details of the plot were loosely constructed and loosely solved. Michael's dealings with the spy world and Russia are mentioned and would be a great source for the next mystery embroiling Fremont and Michael together.
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Loose Strings
Although I thoroughly enjoyed Miss Jones, the fast paced writing and historical details, I found too many loose strings that nagged at me after concluding this book! Read more
Published on 4 Dec 1998
A disappointing entry in an otherwise stellar series.
I really enjoy the Fremont Jones series, particularly the characters and the historical setting. But the plotline of this book was simply too thin. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 1998
Freemont Jones Is back in her best adventure to date
Three years have passed since the 1906 earthquake and its aftermath nearly destroyed San Francisco. However, the city has made a remarkable recovery in its efforts to be rebuilt. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 1998
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