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A Jewel of a book, October 23, 2010
This review is from: Murder, She Wrote: The Queen's Jewels (Hardcover)
For fans of Jessica Fletcher (and Donald Bain), Murder She Wrote: the Queen's Jewels is one of the best books in the Murder She Wrote series. Jessica's shipboard adventures include old favorites Michael Haggerty and Dennis Stanton in a suspense-filled sailing across the Atlantic. Jessica's adventure begins in London and continues at sea with mysterious characters and sinister persona. I have enjoyed this work more than other recent Bain novels, and I am sure long-time fans of the television series will enjoy the references to earlier adventures with Michael and Dennis. This book will both entertain you and keep you guessing. It's a must read for Jessica Fletcher fans. I eagerly await and pre-order each adventure.
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Keep in the Treasure Chest, November 8, 2010
This review is from: Murder, She Wrote: The Queen's Jewels (Hardcover)
If you are die-hard fan of Murder She Wrote. You absolutely love the Queen Jewels. It has suspense and loads of intrigue. Also you favorite beloved characters Dennis Stanton and Michael Haggerty is included in this novel. Which at first I admit I thought that it would be distracting. But it was a delightful treat. And as always no matter where Jessica goes there's a murder to be solved even on the high seas. With an abundant of suspects to hold your attention as always some surprising moments. This is the novel to keep.
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A Choppy Crossing for Jessica Fletcher, October 18, 2010
This review is from: Murder, She Wrote: The Queen's Jewels (Hardcover)
If "Murder on the QE2" was a bestseller in Donald Bain's Murder She Wrote book series, then "The Queen's Jewels" is sure to top the sales rank with vengeance. The newest Jessica Fletcher mystery is one of the better reads in the series, and avid fans will be ravenous for more.
From the beginning, the story is reminiscent of the popular TV series. First, the introduction of Michael Haggerty (portrayed by Len Cariou from the show), a British MI6 intelligence agent, enters the picture. His appearance brings a smile to the surface of things. Espionage and danger will soon follow, however, as many fans of the TV series will recall from watching the episodes in which Michael appeared alongside Jessica during her various travels. With Haggerty's interest in the case, nonstop action quickly ensues. And it doesn't let up.
Once aboard the Queen Mary 2, Jessica realizes midway through the crossing that another old friend is onboard--jewel thief turned insurance investigator, Dennis Stanton, played by the charming Keith Michell on the TV serial. Though Stanton does not get enough page time, he is a marvel to watch, as always, and his involvement in the case is limited. I would have thought he would have been better apt for the case than Michael Haggerty, considering Stanton's penchant for jewels and his brush with thievery in the past. Also, his infamous, trusty umbrella cane from the TV series is missing here. I wanted more of his character. Maybe Bain will bring him back, and the cane, in another outing. Aside from Stanton and Haggerty, the story offers a slew of other colorful and interesting characters, some toxic, which Bain paints with a deft hand. George Sutherland makes a cameo, and the moments with he and Jessica are to be savored like fine wine. When they are together, there is a side to Jessica Fletcher, a limitless spark of hope, that endears the heart. But the mystery is what the reader looks forward to. And after 34 books, the core puzzle is a great one.
"The Queen's Jewels" is a strong entry in the popular whodunit series, filled with espionage, well-formed characters, and an intense and complex storyline to die for. A fast-paced caper that will have you finishing the book in one afternoon. The ending is sad, which is an unlikely characteristic for a Murder She Wrote novel, but it works. Quite well indeed.
T.B. Grant 10/18/10
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