McNally's Secret [Hardcover]

Lawrence Sanders (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 16, 1992

In the sunny socialite haven of Palm Beach, playboy/sleuth McNally encountersmurder, romance, and a shocking secret too close for comfort.

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Investigator Archy McNally agrees to handle a burglary case involving the theft of four valuable stamps for a Palm Beach society matron; from there he is led into a web of lies, sex, and blackmail. Murder is also involved, and Archy, who narrates the tale, has to sort out the scandal from the truth. A subplot involving Archy's affair with a beautiful antiques dealer may indicate his playboy days are over; he is suave and jaded but still capable of dropping names and bits of humor. Adam Henderson's pleasant voice helps the listener make it through to the end. Recommended for larger collections.
Denise A. Garofalo, Astor Home for Children, Rhinebeck, NY
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

About the Author

Lawrence Sanders, one of America's most popular novelists, was the author of more than twenty-two bestsellers.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 317 pages
• Publisher: Putnam; 1st Edition edition (January 16, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399136754
• ISBN-13: 978-0399136757
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #270,435 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars South Florida sleuth looks for catnapppers and murderers, November 18, 2000

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Karen Potts (Lake Jackson, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: McNally's Luck (Archy McNally) (Mass Market Paperback)

Archy McNally is a charming rogue. He's the son of a wealthy attorney, but is self-deprecating and doesn't take himself too seriously. He is asked to find a cat who belongs to one of Archy's father's wealthy clients and who has been catnapped, complete with ransom note and a demand for money. Later, another client is murdered and Archy suspects that the two cases are connected. He does some discreet inquiry and becomes entangled with a friendly female and an eccentric psychic. These elements cause no end of complications to Archy, both personally and professionally, and he finds himself in big trouble before the case is solved. This is a light and enjoyable read and will provide the reader with a lot of chuckles.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A hilarious, fun-witted whodunit!, June 25, 1999

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This review is from: McNally's Luck (Archy McNally) (Mass Market Paperback)

I'm an avid Archibald McNally fan and McNally's Luck is another fine example of Lawrence Sanders' wit, sense of humor and clever mystery writing. It's sad Mr. Sanders has passed away and we can no longer look forward to his delightful McNally books.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Debonair Dick, January 4, 2001

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nathan ach (Orange, CA.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: McNally's Secret (Archy McNally Novels) (Audio Cassette)

Man this cat is suave. I purchased the "book on tape"version and listened to it going to and from my job and while runningerrands. Completed 2 tapes in 3 days. I especially focused mythoughts on Archie's wit and behaviour. The one liners aregreat... The lifestyles of the people of Palm Beach, FL. are a far cryfrom Elian and ballot counting. Which supplied to me a refreshing newlook on characters and plot. I must say this book kept me glued to mycasette player and mindful of the story even while not listening.Recommend it to people 35+ yrs.