A Farewell to Yarns (Jane Jeffry Mysteries, No. 2) [Mass Market Paperback]

Jill Churchill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1991

Life is hectic enough for suburban single mom Jane Jeffrey this Christmas season--what with her having to survive cutthroat church bazaar politics and finish knitting the afghan from Hell at the same time. The last thing the harried homemaker needs is an unwelcome visit from old acquaintance Phyllis Wagner and her ill-mannered brat of a teenage son. And the Wagner picture becomes even more complicated when a dead body is woven into the design.

Solving a murder, however, is a lot more interesting than knitting, so Jane's determined to sew the whole thing up. But with a plethora of suspects and the appearance of a second corpse, this deadly tapestry is getting quite complex indeed. And Jane has to be very careful not to get strangled herself by the twisted threads shes attempting to unravel.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Suburban housewife/amateur sleuth Jane Jeffry returns in Churchill's ( Grime and Punishment ) new whodunit. Jane is barely coping with the everyday hassles of being the single mother of three when a long-lost acquaintance, Phyllis Wagner, arrives on her doorstep for a Christmas visit. Phyllis hasn't changed much in the years since Jane last saw her, but she has acquired immense wealth and a spoiled brat of a son. Within 24 hours, Phyllis is murdered, followed by her son. Suspects include Phyllis's estranged husband, a computer magnate who is discovered in a nearby hotel under a false name, p. 115 her overbearing stepson and the local celebrity--widow of rock 'n' roll legend Richie Divine, from whom Phyllis bought a house on short notice. Jane is an appealing heroine, whose frazzled but ordinary experiences, including carpools and Christmas craft bazaars, are woven into the plot, and the supporting cast is fully drawn. All the clues are there for the alert reader, and the resulting skillfulpk genre tale will attract those who find, like Jane Jeffry, that daily life provides a full complement of successes, failures and challenges.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Jill Churchill has won the Agatha and Macavity Mystery Readers awards and was nominated for an Anthony Award for her bestselling Jane Jeffry series. She is also the author of the highly acclaimed Grace and Favor mysteries and lives in the Midwest.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Avon (December 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380763990
• ISBN-13: 978-0380763993
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #196,411 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jill Churchill has won the Agatha and Macavity Mystery Readers Awards and was nominated for an Anthony Award for her bestselling Jane Jeffry series. She is also the author of the highly acclaimed Grace and Favor mysteries and lives in the Midwest.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun whodunnit!, November 3, 2000

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William Felty - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Farewell to Yarns (Jane Jeffry Mysteries, No. 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

I disagree with the reader who said this delightful mystery was "easy to figure out". Maybe I'm slow but I found the novel full of fun twists and turns in the life and events of suburban mom-turned sleuth, Jane Jeffrey. The events are set around Christmas so it's fun reading during the holidays (or at any time of year). Jane makes a very human protagonist and one is amazed at her ability to juggle a house of three kids, two cats, one dog, a best friend/neighbor, budding romance with the local police detective, solve two murders, and knit a Christmas afghan all at the same time. Sit back with a warm cup of cocoa and enjoy a delightful book!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read, November 5, 2001

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"wlnelson7" (SE USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Farewell to Yarns (Jane Jeffry Mysteries, No. 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

This was my second Jane Jeffrey mystery. Unfortunately I am reading them out of order, but they are great reads just the same! Jane is a wonderful character to follow and this story was very interesting and entertaining. I am going out to buy the whole series!

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jane Jeffry is the best fictional character ever created., November 21, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: A Farewell to Yarns (Jane Jeffry Mysteries, No. 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

Jill Churchill really knows her stuff! All of the characters, especially Jane Jeffry, are so true to life I expect to bump into them at the grocery store or the PTA meeting. And the murder mystery is fascinating. I didn't know "who did it" until I read the ending for myself. Thanks!!!