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1.0 out of 5 stars How in the world did this book get published?, April 1, 2000

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This review is from: Legs Benedict:: A Bed-And-breakfast Mystery (Bed-And-Breakfast Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

I can't say that this is the first book that I've read by this author, because I threw it out after the first 100 pages - there wasn't one single page that made any sense whatsoever. It jumped around, had trite and meaningless dialogue, and threw in unnecessary characters left and right. I still can't believe that there's an entire series of this author.

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1.0 out of 5 stars BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING, May 12, 2001

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This review is from: Legs Benedict:: A Bed-And-breakfast Mystery (Bed-And-Breakfast Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have to be honest this book is horrible! I did somehow manage to finish it though. There are constantly new characters being introduced and they serve no real function to the story. The ending is horrible too!There is noway you could possibly solve this yourself because she introduces new evidence on the last few pages. Nothing really motivated me to turn the page and keep going. Takes forever to finish because it is so stupid! Don't waste your time or money unless you want to use it for a bonfire!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Diffucult to finish and poorly crafted, October 9, 1999

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This review is from: Legs Benedict:: A Bed-And-breakfast Mystery (Bed-And-Breakfast Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

Based on a recommendation from a friend, I read this book and was disappointed with every page. The plot set up was poor, the mystery was boring and the ending was a farce. So much for recommendations.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Hard to follow and would rate one star language
I found it a book that was a little hard to pick back up and keep track of the story. I love the "women sleuths", and until this book, they kept your attention and you wanted to... Read more

Published 17 months ago by Sharon

4.0 out of 5 stars The "Mob" comes to Hillside Manor
Judith Flynn, proprietor of Hillside Manor Bed and Breakfast thinks that it's business as usual as her guests arrive for the weekend. Read more

Published on May 26, 2001 by Karen Potts

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the paper it's printed on.
My brother told me that I could mow the lawn and have a more exciting adventure than this book. A mystery book is supposed to have some element of supense, this book lacked so... Read more

Published on December 23, 2000 by bowlinmaniacpmo

5.0 out of 5 stars Social comedy--warm and entertaining.
Does it matter who dun what to whom? A good cozy is a social comedy, where the plot devices move us into an engaging world. Read more

Published on December 14, 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing from start to finish
based on a recommendation from a friend, I read this book, struggling through the boring plot and a mish-mash of characters all of which did not seem to fit together. Read more

Published on October 12, 1999 by Mel

5.0 out of 5 stars Seattle's Queen Anne Hill!
This is one book in a series of bed-and-breakfast mysteries set in Seattle, Washington. Anyone familiar with the city can tell that the author, Mary Daheim, has changed the place... Read more

Published on September 10, 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best, but an okay read
I really enjoy this series, but this was a bit of a disappointment. I enjoy the titles and the characters. If you haven't read any of these yet, don't start with this one. Read more

Published on July 19, 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Embarrassing
First of all, it's obvious that the title is meant to be clever or funny; it only succeeds in insulting the reader's intelligence, especially after coming to the solution of the... Read more

Published on May 21, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars always entertaining, lots of laughs
This series is great. Cousin Renie, Mother Judith, Husband Joe - Judith has a soap opera life with the people in her immediate life let alone her bed & breakfast. Read more

Published on May 17, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent entry in a beautiful B&B mystery series

Judith Flynn runs Hillside Manor, a bed and breakfast place located in the Pacific Northwest. She realizes that, with one exception, her guests all telephonically booked a... Read more

Published on February 6, 1999

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JUDITH MCMONIGLE FLYNN stared at the blank computer screen, hit several keys in succession, and swore out loud. Read the first page

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John Smith, Hillside Manor, Legs Benedict, Roland du Turque, Barney Schwartz, New York, Room Three, Fewer Fingers, Agent Dunleavy, Minerva Schwartz, Rich Goldman, Mary Lou, Heraldsgate Hill, Marie Santori, Royal Oak, Bea Malone, New Orleans, Pete Santori, Room Four, Gertrude Hoffman, Darlene Smith, Grandma Grover, Joe Flynn, Kansas City, Vivian Flynn

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