Legend in Green Velvet (Curley Large Print Books) [Large Print] [Paperback]

Elizabeth Peters (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1991 | Series: Curley Large Print Books

A crime thriller about a young woman on an archaeological dig in the Scottish highlands, when several strange occurrences lead her and the local Laird to be pursued by the police in connection with a murder.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Susan has come to Scotland to participate in a summer archaeological dig, a dream come true for one who has steeped herself in the lore and history of the country. Then an eccentric old man hands her a cryptic message, and she is attacked late at night in Edinburgh. Jamie Erskine, a real Scottish laird who turns out to have dark secrets of his own, aids her. As Susan and Jamie are caught up in a plot involving international traffic in historical artifacts, they must flee their pursuers through the countryside. Grace Conlin's facility for dialect enriches this pleasant mystery from the author of The Ape Who Guards the Balance (Audio Reviews, LJ 3/15/99). Her rich, deep voice effortlessly imparts life to the variety of accents and ages, and her superlative narration even makes a couple of plot contrivances seem more plausible. A good choice for larger collections.AMelody A. Moxley, Rowan P.L., Salisbury, NC
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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“This is Peters at the top of her form.” --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: John Curley & Assoc; Lrg edition (April 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792706897
• ISBN-13: 978-0792706892
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,776,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

ELIZABETH PETERS, whose New York Times best-selling novels are often set against historical backdrops, earned a Ph.D. in Egyptology at the University of Chicago. She also writes best-selling books under the pseudonym Barbara Michaels. She lives in Frederick, Maryland.

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This lass gives two thumbs up!, July 8, 1999

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This review is from: Legend In Green Velvet (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was truly inspired. The imagery and wordplay was fantastic. Though there is a typical, stereotypical villian, he was still credible. Susan and James were excellent protagonists: the chemistry they shared heightened the wit and humor in the story. Every page is wrought of adventure and suspense and I applaud Peters' choice to weave the old Scottish legends into the fabric of her novel.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Highly readable mystery set in Scotland, January 29, 1998

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This review is from: Legend In Green Velvet (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a delightful mystery set in Scotland. While the mystery is a good one and the characters interesting (Susan, the Scottish history buff and James, the son of Highland nobility), what is most fun is the very atmospheric evocation of Edinburgh and the Highlands. Peters manages to convey lots of Scottish history and legend in this book while keeping it very readable. I highly recommend this for anyone travelling to Scotland. It will heighten enjoyment of the trip.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!, September 28, 1999

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This review is from: Legend In Green Velvet (Mass Market Paperback)

I'm so happy to see this book back in print. This is a popcorn book. Light and fluffy, to be sure, but very satisfying. Romance, humor and suspense are well blended. It'll leave you smiling.