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Murder in Gray and White (Benbow/Wingate Mystery) [Hardcover]

Corinne Holt Sawyer (Author)
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This jaunty encore by the author of The J. Alfred Prufrock Murders again features the garrulously wacky but canny widows Angela Benbow and Caledonia Wingate, residents of the affluent California retirement colony of Camden-sur-Mer. When a new arrival, snobbish Amy Kinseth, is beaten to death, Angela and Caledonia offer their skilled amateur services to police Lt. Martinez. Although ordered to stay out of the investigation, small, round Angela and tall, bountiful Cal, majestic in her pearls and flowing caftans, won't be deterred and conduct their own snooping campaign. Angela, prowling in a deserted storage area to rake over Amy's boxes, is locked in the chain-link cage by an unseen assailant. Then Amy's likeable perfumed decorator is slain with one of his antique weapons. Others who know too much, including pink-clad twins Donna and Dora, become potential victims before the clever heroines help catch the killer. The flavor of this crisp, amusing novel is more British than Californian (e.g., Angela talks of "Michaelmas"), the characters delightfully Dickensian.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Sawyer's eccentric pair of elderly sleuths return ( The J. Alfred Prufrock Murders ) for another "cooperative" effort with handsome Lieutenant Martinez. This time they help investigate the beating death of unpopular new retirement home resident Amy Kinseth. Idiosyncratic personalities, witty remarks, and pertinent details flow through the narrative with few impediments, as Angela Benbow and Caledonia Wingate conduct surreptitious searches and interviews. Spry fun for the most part, with emphasis on character and locale.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 248 pages
  • Publisher: Dutton Adult; First Printing edition (December 1, 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1556111533
  • ISBN-13: 978-1556111532
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,881,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A lively read!, June 5, 2003
This review is from: Murder in Gray and White (Benbow/Wingate Mystery) (Hardcover)
The 2nd book in the "retirement" series. Two residents of a retirement community (not a nursing home!) work together with their friends and the police to solve another murder in their small community.

Friends Caledonia and Angela are featured more in this follow-up to "The J Alfred Prufrock Murders" and are assigned small tasks by the police to keep them out of the way. However, during their search, they once again put themselves in grave danger. While trying to solve the mystery, Angela and Caledonia also work hard to dry out an alcoholic in their midst for what they claim is his best interest. However, little do they know that he prefers to live out his final years in an alcoholic stupor.

This series shows that retirement does not mean "out to pasture" and shows how valuable the elderly are (to those that, unfortunately, need a reminder!). The characters grow with each book in the series and this book was another look at these delightful "people". Great for all ages! Enjoy!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Another at Camden Su Mer, July 17, 2009
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One of the strongest of the "retirement center" series with Angela and Caledonia, this one combines a fun makeover attempt with a good mystery. If you like cozies, try this series beginning with "J. Alfred Prufrock."
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