Dolly Is Dead [Mass Market Paperback]

J. S. Borthwick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 1996

Everybody loves Dolly Beaugard...

At least that's what Maine college professor and amateur sleuth Sarah Deane always though. But when Dolly's bloated body washes ashore on the same spot as the drunken Gattling brothers the day before, the police rule homicide. Unfortunately for Sarah, she and her doctor-husband Alex have a local reputation for sharp-eyed detection, so Dolly's sister Alice, who doesn't trust the police, insists they get involved.

Sarah and Alex begin to discover that the connection between the reviled Gattlings and the reputable Beaugards is surprisingly close. And even though her family all depended on Dolly to keep their finances in order, some things just don't add up. Sarah and Alex's only hope is to find out who knew Dolly's secrets-and who might be next on the killer's hit list.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Perfect fireside reading." --New York Times Book Review

"Borthwick has the right stuff." --Washington Post Book World

"Readers will not only be entertained, but will also learn quite a bit about sailboats, rare books and the annual Christmas bird count." --Orlando Sentinel

About the Author

J.S. Borthwick lives with her family on the Maine coast, where many of her mysteries are set.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 324 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks (July 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312956754
• ISBN-13: 978-0312956752
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,097,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, March 20, 2007

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This review is from: Dolly Is Dead (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the second time that I read this book and will put it back on the book shelf to read again. It is the story of the Beauregard family which consists of many different character who all seem guilty of something. It is up to Sarah Deane and her husband Alex to help the police solve the mysteries. The characters are well developed and the author has a smooth writing style. The novel is quite suspenseful and never dull.