September Mourn: A Bed-and-Breakfast Mystery [Mass Market Paperback]

Mary Daheim (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2001

Fall has fallen upon Judith McMonigle Flynn, leaving her Hillside Manor nearly devoid of guests. And what better cure for the off-season blahs than a brief bout of B&B sifting for a friend amid the quiet rustic splendor of secluded Chavez Island? Judith and cousin Renie both are more than ready for some relaxation. But their peace goes to pieces when Renie conks an odious interloping blowhard on the noggin with a heavy china dish-and, moments later, the woozy lout takes a fatal tumble down an inconvenient staircase. Judith suspects that death by dinnerware was not the real cause of this fellow's demise. But to prove her cantankerous cuz innocent, she'll have to uncover the real killer from among the motley island crew. And that could pile a lot more nastiness on Judith's plate than the harried bed-and-breakfast hostess can consume in one sitting!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Kick off your shoes and get cozy with Mary Daheim."-- "Portland Oregonian"

About the Author

Mary Richardson Daheim is a Seattle native with a degree in communications from the University of Washington. Realizing at an early age that getting published in books with real covers might elude her for years, she worked on daily newspapers and in public relations to help avoid her creditors. She lives in her hometown in a century­-old house not unlike Hillside Manor, except for the body count. Daheim is also the author of the Alpine mystery series and the mother of three daughters.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Avon; First Avon edition (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380785188
• ISBN-13: 978-0380785186
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #330,641 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #12 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Mystery & Thrillers > Authors, A-Z > ( D ) > Daheim, Mary

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Mystery, April 11, 2002

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"swk18" (St. Paul, Mn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: September Mourn: A Bed-and-Breakfast Mystery (Mass Market Paperback)

I've always liked mysteries but have never read many before seeing this one. I read it in two days and could hardly put it down! The characters were all so vivid and real and the scenery was like Ms. Daheim had taken a picture and taped it into the book. It was highly entertaining from begining to end and now I'm on to my next Bed and Breakfast Mystery!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series, February 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: September Mourn: A Bed-and-Breakfast Mystery (Mass Market Paperback)

The Bed-and-Breakfast series from beginning to end has been highly enjoyable entertainment and a pleasure to read. The settings, though realistic, always are a little off-center. The main characters are always amusing and so much like the people I see everyday. September Mourn takes the cousins to an unfamiliar place, both to them and me, and it is a pleasure to follow them as they chart new adventures. The plot is, as usual, also a little off-center and pushes the reader to think a little differently. A good read and a great series.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Island Mystery, April 21, 2001

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Karen Potts (Lake Jackson, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: September Mourn: A Bed-and-Breakfast Mystery (Mass Market Paperback)

Judith Flynn and her cousin Renie are asked to help an old high school friend run her bed-and-breakfast while she takes a much-needed rest after the death of her husband. The B&B is on a remote island which is inhabited by an eccentric group of people who are not particularly welcoming to newcomers. Added to this, Judith and Renie have an unfriendly tenant who is disagreeable to everyone with whom he comes in contact. Renie argues with him and hits him on the head with a dinner plate when he becomes aggressive and demanding. He leaves and shortly thereafter, he is found dead. The cousins fear that Renie's blow may have contributed to his death, but further investigation leads them to several of the island's inhabitants who seem to have a motive for murder. As usual, the cousins have more success than the local law enforcement officers, and after several red herrings, Judith discovers the identity of the killer. This is another good read from author Daheim.