The Divine Circle Of Ladies Making Mischief (Circle, Book 3) [Paperback]

Dolores Stewart Riccio (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 29, 2005

Who says you have to act your age? Certainly not the women of "the circle" - five kindred souls whose steadfast friendship is as entertaining as it is fulfilling; five women who are shaking things up in the idyllic New England town of Plymouth, Massachusetts. There's outspoken, outrageous Cass, whose new love life is thriving right along with her herbal products business; lovable Heather, who never met a no-kill animal sanctuary she didn't want to champion with her sizable bank account; Phillipa, a poet with a wicked smile and a wit to match; Deidre, an energetic mum who also just happens to make anatomically correct dolls; and Fiona, a former flower child - turned - local librarian. When these five get together, anything can happen - and it usually does. For these bright, warm, adventurous women also seem to be a magnet for the strange, wild, and dangerous. And where they go, mischief is sure to follow...

Editorial Reviews

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*Starred Review* Riccio's intrepid Wiccan crime fighters are back. What they lack in skills both practical and magical, they more than make up for with their enthusiasm. Their coven, which began as a book-study group at the local library, is made up of the story's narrator, Cassandra "Cass" Shipton, owner of Earthlore Herbal Preparations and Cruelty-Free Cosmetics; Fiona, the branch librarian; a cookbook author; the manager of a vitamin franchise; and a volunteer at the animal shelter. Between her business and her visions, Cass has many conversations with her telepathic, tell-it-like-it-is mutt, Scruffy, while waiting for her true love, Joe Ulysses, to take a break from his Greenpeace activities so that they can finally get married. Action and humor abound as Cass and the coven take an abused wife under their wings and try to find out why the only way people leave Manomet Manor is in a body bag. This is their third case, following Circle of Five (2003) and Charmed Circle (2003), and one can only hope that book number four will follow quickly. Shelley Mosley
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Review

"Witty and fast-paced...charming...a fun read and food for thought."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Kensington Books (March 29, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 075820986X
• ISBN-13: 978-0758209863
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,220,028 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent entry in this wonderful Wiccan series, June 26, 2005

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Kay Martinez "Kay" (Lubbock, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Divine Circle Of Ladies Making Mischief (Circle, Book 3) (Paperback)

I just finished Dolores Stewart Riccio's latest, The Divine Circle Of Ladies Making Mischief. It is the third book in her series featuring Cass Shipton who just happens to be Wiccan and is always getting involved in crime solving. Previous books are Circle of Five and Charmed Circle. Cass, who lives in Plymouth, Massachusetts, runs a web-based all natural herbal product business. Cass and her group of friends: Fiona, Heather, Deirdre, and Phillipa, form a Wiccan circle that celebrates the holidays together as well as interact continually in one another's lives. Cass' gift is clairvoyance and she frequently 'sees' things that lead her and her friends into hazardous situations in order to resolve local crimes or mysteries.

Cass' fiancé, Joe is back in this story, as well as Cass' grown children: Becky with husband Ron, Cathy with partner Irene, and Adam, who may or may not be involved with someone. And of course we again catch up with the husbands and boyfriends of the other women in the story also. Cass has a knack for rescuing people who are hurting or in need, and we get to meet her newest 'rescue', Rose in this story. Cass' previous rescues, Tip and Freddie, from previous books make appearances as well. Scruffy, Cass' dog is a big part of all three books. Cass can 'hear' what Scruffy is thinking, their conversations are so wonderful, and I think any dog lover will relate. Ms. Riccio creates three villains for this book that are truly characters I enjoyed seeing get what they deserved for their crimes.

There are three mysteries/crimes in The Divine Of Ladies Making Mischief, and this book had more than enough action to keep me turning the pages. I received this copy on Friday afternoon, and read it all from about seven until two Saturday morning. Ms. Riccio has such a gift for making the reader care about her characters. One of my very favorite things about this series(and truly, there are a lot of great things in these books) is the women's relationships with one another. Each of these characters are true friends to the others, even when just as in real life, it isn't always convenient or easy. The Wiccan thread that runs throughout the books is so well done, Cass and her friends practice their faith consistently, honestly, and in a

way that is truly spiritually satisfying to read.

I just love this series. I was thrilled to see included at the back of The Divine Circle of Ladies Making Mischief a chapter for the next book in the series. Now I'll just have to be happy with re-reading the series so far while I wait for the new book!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming, May 13, 2005

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Ms Sumida "MsSumida" (East Coast, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Divine Circle Of Ladies Making Mischief (Circle, Book 3) (Paperback)

I have read all the 'Circle' books and this one continues in that sweet vein.

Do no harm, return favors, LISTENING to your friends, having friends and loved one with substance, belief in self are all themes so sorely missing from many books. Yes there is the 'bad guy', but it is handled deftly.

The real charm of this book is the way the characters live and talk with each other, Scruffy and his comments, and the circle of 5.

Highly recommended

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Divine Circle Of Ladies Making Mischief, March 9, 2007

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JINGA JANGAL "JEANA" (HOLLIDAY,TEXAS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Divine Circle Of Ladies Making Mischief (Circle, Book 3) (Paperback)

I loved this book , as I have all of this authors work. So much fun and suspense wraped together, impossible to put down. Makes you wish for a "bit" of magic in yourself.