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4.0 out of 5 stars "A Texas woman can tell you to go to hell, and make you think you're going to enjoy the trip.", October 16, 2006

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The Devil in the Junior League is a wickedly delicious romp in the lives of Texas society women. The Willow Creek Junior League has only the most refined, St. John's knit-wearing members. This is a club full of unspoken rules--diamonds should never be worn before dinner, and a lady should never wear a watch after 6 PM, lest people think she is worried about time.

So, when our narrator, Frede Hildebrand, gets caught up in circumstances which require her to mentor an unlikely white trash Junior League candidate, the unfortunate subject of an overpriced and excessively extravagant diamond watch comes into play. No diamonds before six, and no watches after six? Well, yes. There is no place for diamond encrusted timepieces for the ladies of the Willow Creek Junior League.

Linda Francis Lee's latest novel is an unapologetic romp through obnoxious Southern society life. Don't dismiss this as mere chick lit--we've got a modern gal entrenched in Southern life, not looking for Mr. Right, and with no Boss to report to. Of course, a token gay friend does enter her realm and disrupt life as we know it, but the outcome is fairly unexpected. Lee has crafted a purely escapist novel about society politics, politics, and romance, with a twist of mystery and a sufficient number of double crosses.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Rings True, January 28, 2007

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Many well-written books these days are such downers, so full of angst and "writer's craft" that they are a chore to get through. "Devil in the Junior League" is a well-written, smart and FUN to read. Tres chic Junior League Texas high-society is not my world, but no matter -- every woman will recognize the ups and downs of female friendship, the phony "friends" who aren't really, the cattiness, insecurities, and one-upsmanship that starts in elementary school and lasts for a lifetime, if you let it. I hope they make a movie out of this!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Channeling Olivia Goldsmith???, September 23, 2006

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It was very upsetting to me when Olivia Goldsmith passed away several years ago as I had loved her wry sense of humor so. I do believe Linda Francis Lee must be channeling Olivia Goldsmith in this wonderful book, The Devil in the Junior League. She has the same fast pace and quick wit that were the hallmarks of so many of Goldsmith's bestsellers. I just loved this book from beginning to end and could hardly stand to put it down once I started it. It was just too much fun to see Gordon get what he justly deserved. I hope we see more of Frede Ware (and Sawyer!) in upcoming books by Ms. Lee. I will be chomping at the bit until I can get my hands on another Frede Ware book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well Bless Your Heart!
My husband and I listened to this book on CD while traveling together and we laughed until we both cried so many times. I didn't want it to end!

Published 22 days ago by mom

2.0 out of 5 stars Where does the author get that terrible hair cut in NYC?
As a former member of several northeastern Junior League chapters, I have to say that I pity any poor woman in Texas who is actually in the Junior League down there if it is... Read more

Published 1 month ago by desperatehousewife

5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book!
I wasn't sure what to think of this book when I picked it up -- it happened to our bookclubs pick for the month... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Laurag

5.0 out of 5 stars great beach read - funny, snarky
Wonderful beach read! This book will keep you laughing. A great look inside 'upper crust texas' and the workings of the junior league (fictional, of course). Read more

Published 10 months ago by pcda

3.0 out of 5 stars Definitely anachronistic
While an easy read, and a glimpse into how the other 5% live, Texas-Style, the book's characters seem formed from the 1980s. Read more

Published 11 months ago by C. Hudson

5.0 out of 5 stars A gem of a book
I picked this up for a breezy chick lit read and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. While the plot is a little far fetched, the characters were likeable (or... Read more

Published 14 months ago by Roxanne

5.0 out of 5 stars The Devil in the Junior League
This book is hilarious. If you are looking for a laugh out loud novel - buy this today. I read it in one day. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Lynda

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome story!
This a great book! I just borrowed it from the local library. I thought it was just going to be another story about a woman that was taken for all of her money by her cheating... Read more

Published 16 months ago by NewbieMom

5.0 out of 5 stars a flair for words
Interested readers can find the synopsis in all the other reviews. This author has a flair for a well turned phrase and can tell a great story. Read more

Published 16 months ago by Wendy

5.0 out of 5 stars RonnieK
Just loved this book. A fun read with twists and turns a little bit of everything, suspense, love, sex, humor, and a surprise ending! I would love a follow up to this book. Read more

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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
nominating committee, sweetie doll

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Willow Creek, Howard Grout, Junior League, Frede Ware, Nikki Grout, Sawyer Jackson, The Willows, Janet Lambert, Gordon Ware, Missy Ware, Miss Mouse, San Antonio, Palace Grout, New Projects Committee, Pilar Bass, Blythe Hildebrand, Winifred Opal, Hildebrand Galleries, Little Miss Debutante, Good Lord, Grand Cayman, Alberta Bentley, Miss Lambert, Felicia Hildebrand, Jesus Lordy

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