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5.0 out of 5 stars The Death of Colonel Mann: A Beacon Hill Mystery, April 4, 2000

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This review is from: The Death of Colonel Mann: A Beacon Hill Mystery (Beacon Hill Mysteries (Doubleday)) (Hardcover)

A great read! The characters are well developed, the setting is perfect, and Peale makes Boston come alive. The best part is, I had no idea who did it until the very end! I would highly recommend this book to people who love a good mystery. Can't wait for the next installment.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Up all night !!, May 31, 2001

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This review is from: The Death of Colonel Mann (Beacon Hill Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

Living in an area where you cannot get many good books, I picked this one up as a last resort, thinking at least its something. I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN !! I was up all night a few days in a row trying to finish this book between home and work. The plot was well developed and I didn't already know who did it half way thru, I literally had to read to the end to find out !! And the characters where real and beleivable and very likable. I am such a fan of this author I cannot WAIT until she writes more ! I highly highly recomend this book. its great historically and suspensfully. I usually read Steven Saylor (since I live in Italy, his books are amazing) and Kate Ross, but she only had a few books. From now on I am Beaconphile !!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Death of Colonel Mann: A great read!, April 20, 2000

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This review is from: The Death of Colonel Mann: A Beacon Hill Mystery (Beacon Hill Mysteries (Doubleday)) (Hardcover)

I loved this book - couldn't put it down. The description of 19th century foggy, fishy Boston is wonderful. The cast of characters and their secret troubles lead to a great mystery.

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4.0 out of 5 stars 1891 Beacon Hill Brahmin Mystery
I love reading books set in places I know well, especially when the author makes those places so much part of the story. Read more

Published on November 7, 2009 by Anne M. Hunter

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice for a first time reader of mysteries.
I normally don't go for such books, but I'm especially glad this was my first. I read it in a short amount of time and am looking forward to the next by Ms. Peale.

Published on September 22, 2005 by Suddenly Sarah

5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging plot, rich characterizations, atmospheric...
I really felt I was in Beacon Hill at the turn of the century, and I enjoyed the book tremendously. Very good mystery - reminds me a little of Detective Pitt & his wife... Read more

Published on August 16, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful New Historical Series!
I am a great fan of Anne Perry so imagine my delight when I found this author and this book. The era is the same as Ms. Perry, but the setting is in Boston, not England. Read more

Published on August 14, 2003 by S. Schwartz

5.0 out of 5 stars Victorian Ice
The Death of Coloney Mann captures the very soul of Victorian Society. Stepping outside of what was considered "proper conduct" would lead to disgrace and risking total outcast by... Read more

Published on March 12, 2003 by Ellen Thorp

2.0 out of 5 stars Mildly entertaining, poorly written mystery.
As someone who works in Boston, I really enjoyed the setting of Peale's book. Also, the character of Addington Ames and his sister Carolyn are fairly well drawn. Read more

Published on December 18, 2001 by R. Persson

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Entertaining Mystery
Generally I'm not a big fan of "historical" mysteries, but, because a friend gave me this book, and I felt conscience-bound to at least ATTEMPT to trudge through it. Read more

Published on May 13, 2001 by mysteriousguy

4.0 out of 5 stars An engaging and enjoyable mystery set in 1891 Boston.
Imagine a world where even the slightest hint of scandal can ruin a woman's chance for marriage, where having one's name in the newspaper is tantamount to social ruin, and where... Read more

Published on April 1, 2001 by Sharon Wylie

4.0 out of 5 stars good first mystery
i read a high percentage of all mysteries written and this one ranks high. It is well plotted, an held my interest. Read more

Published on January 17, 2001 by M. S. Butch

2.0 out of 5 stars Room for Improvement
The Death of Colonel Mann is the first in Cynthia Peale's Beacon Hill mystery series. The series has potential, but Peale will need to smooth out some of the rough edges before... Read more

Published on May 18, 2000 by John T. Farrell

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COLONEL MANN WAS DEAD. Read the first page

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Colonel Mann, Serena Vincent, Richard Longworth, Isabel Dane, Inspector Crippen, Miss Ames, Marian Trask, Miss Henshaw, New York, Louisburg Square, George Putnam, Aunt Euphemia, Beacon Street, Botolph Club, Christmas Revels, Harry Morgan, Hotel Brunswick, Caroline Ames, Addington Ames, Cousin Addington, Diana Strangeways, Boylston Street, Sewing Circle, Tremont Street, Vernon Street

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