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In late 1923, the newly married Daisy Dalrymple and her husband Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher of Scotland Yard, come to America for a honeymoon visit. In the midst of a pleasure trip, however, both work in a bit of business - Alec travels to Washington, D. C. to consult with the U.S. government, Daisy to New York to meet with her American magazine editor. While in New York, Daisy stays at the famed Chelsea Hotel, which is not only close to the Flatiron Building offices of Abroad magazine, where she'll be meeting with her editor, but home to many of New York's artists and writers. After her late morning meeting, Daisy agrees to accompany her editor, Mr. Thorwald, to lunch but as they are leaving the offices, they hear a gun shot and see a man plummeting down an elevator shaft. The man killed was one of her fellow residents at the Chelsea Hotel, Otis Carmody, who was a journalist with no end of enemies - personal and professional - who would delight in his death. Again in the midst of a murder investigation, Daisy's search for the killer takes her to all levels of society, and even a mad dash across the country itself, as she attempts to solve a puzzle that would baffle even Philo Vance himself. Critical Praise for "The Daisy Dalrymple novels" by Carola Dunn: 'Replete with well-drawn characters, snappy dialogue and interesting plot twists...Easily the best entry in a charming series' - "Booklist" on "Mistletoe and Murder." 'The period sense remains vivid, the characterizations are excellent, and the mysteries are, if anything, more perplexing than ever' - "The Oregonian" on "Rattle His Bones." 'Daisy and her husband spring into action, surrounded by historical armaments, secret rooms, hidden treasure, and family secrets. For fans of British cozies and Dorothy Sayer's novels, this is a very inviting situation' - "Library Journal" on "Mistletoe and Murder." 'Styx and Stones is a swift, deeply enjoyable read. While Dunn's influences are many, she ultimately makes this territory her own' - "The Register-Guard." 'Reading like an Agatha Christie thriller, "Rattle His Bones" is a charming look at life after the first World War' - "Romantic Times." 'Dunn captures the melting pot of Prohibition-era New York with humorous characterizations and a vivid sense of place, and with careful plotting lays out an enjoyable tale of adventure' - "Publisher's Weekly" on "The Case of the Murdered Muckraker."
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Carola Dunn is the author of the Daisy Dalrymple mysteries. Born and raised in England, the author now lives in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have enjoyed all of the Daisy D books so far however I was disappointed with this one set in America. The constant written word of American slang was irritating and very much over the top I felt. It did improve once her husband came on the scene although this was near to the end of the book. I am pleased to see that her next book is set back in the UK therefore I shall buy it as I usually enjoy the series.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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The author was clearly more inspired by the challenge of bringing her two protagonists together than she is by their connubial bliss. The previous book in the series To Davy Jones Below (Daisy Dalrymple Mystery) was below the standard previously set and this is even worse. Basically there is no structure (interesting characters are introduced and then simply disappear), no realism (the central chase is just nonsense), tokenism (specifically the black, female stunt pilot; although if I was Irish I might complain about being stereotyped as well) and worst of all absolutely no mystery or suspense. On top of all that the culprit has just about the feeblest motive that I have ever come across in many years of reading this type of book - which is saying something.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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The author never lets you down but neither does she give you anything surprising or new. Nice reading when you don't need any excitement but a comfortable moment with a known friend.
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A blip, I hope!
I'm reading these novels in order, not as a literary quest but to relax with a comfortable, familiar genre.
Had this been the first in the series I should not have persevered. Read more
Had this been the first in the series I should not have persevered. Read more
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Finished this book this morning and I have to say that to begin with I was rather enjoying this book, particularly as it's based in America. Read more
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Enjoyable read
I enjoyed this story, the first book I have read featuring Daisy Dalrymple. This a lighthearted read and Daisy is an interesting character. Read more
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Disappointed
I recieved this book in a gift but really didn't manage to finish it the american text grated on me I normally love her books but this was awful
Published 7 months ago by Angelaud
Rather a lifeless effort
I enjoyed A Mourning Wedding, but I am afraid this book is a let-down. I found it a monotonous read overall although I did stay with it to the end. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Gwen Madoc
The Case of the Murdered Muckraker (Daisy Dalrymple Mystery
This is the first time I have read any books by this author. I have to say that I was really disappointed, it is so slow and "heavy" and "empty". Read more
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