Set in Pasadena, California in the 1920s, this fresh, funny romance follows the exploits and adventures of a medium who caters to the rich and famous...and puts the "con" in conjurer!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
this is so delightful, an easy read
18 Oct 2003
By starfish
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book was just one of those where you feel like you are sucked in to these people's everyday lives and living every day with them Even though it is set in the '20's, I felt a real familiarity with a lot of the lingo, and behaviors (this must mean my family was just as crazy and wonderful!)..the everyday details from clothes to cars to pets I found wonderful to read and so fun to compare to my own life and attitudes. Thank you Alice Duncan! Hope you are writing sequels to this one. I sure would love to hear more about Daisy and more about Sam.. lots of good potential plots in the making! Write on! :)
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Dazzling characterizations - Very highly recommended
12 Aug 2003
By C. Penn
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
Desdemona Daisy Gumm Majesty earns her living, much to her husband's chagrin, as a spiritual medium to Pasadena's wealthy. When her regular client Mrs. Bissel requests an exorcism, Daisy attempts to sidestep the appeal. Husband Billy's deteriorating health and continued resentment at his debilitating war injuries leave Daisy torn between the need to support her family and her need for her husband's support. To please Billy, Daisy extracts the promise of a puppy in payment of her services.
Meanwhile, eighteen year old Marianne Wagner has disappeared. Empty cans of food quickly lead Daisy to the conclusion that Mrs. Bissel's ghost might be the missing girl instead. Rather than simply reporting her conclusions, however, Daisy finds herself drawn to help the missing girl. But to protect her, Daisy will have to sidestep the police, her family and some very inquisitive household residents.
Author Alice Duncan's STRONG SPIRITS defied categorization, as does its sequel FINE SPIRITS. Duncan's narrative talents flourish within this marvelous tale, displaying humor and droll observations in equal measure. While FINE SPIRITS loosely centers on a missing heiress, the strength of the novel lies in its poignant rendering of the relationship between Daisy and her husband Billy. As his health continues to deteriorate and as the antipathy between Daisy and Sam increases, readers will eagerly await the next step of these difficult and challenging relationships. Daisy's candid comments sharply contrast her occassional obtuseness, revealing a woman of amazing depth and devotion. Duncan has certainly found her stride within this marvelous series! Indeed, readers seeking a novel completely out of the ordinary will cherish this series and eagerly anticipate its next installment. FINE SPIRITS comes very highly recommended.
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Just a gentle fun read
18 Feb 2013
By S. Al-Amri
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Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you like historical mysteries, you might want to give this book (and series) a read. It is well written and interesting to anyone (man, woman or teen) who likes a good mystery with a few twists and turns and differences.
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