Shades of Murder Hb (A Mitchell and Markby Mystery) [Hardcover]

Ann Granger (Author)

Book Description

Series: A Mitchell and Markby Mystery | Publication Date: July 6, 2000

The Oakley family has always lived in the shadow of crime. Over a 100 years later, the only remaining members of the family live alone in a rambling ancestral home, ready to sell up and move on. A young Polish man appears, is found dead, and the the shadow of murder returns to haunt the Oakleys.

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'Interesting, persuasive characters... A good read' 'These books keep getting better and better' 'Characterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Ann Granger has worked in British embassies in various parts of the world. She now lives near Oxford. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Headline Hardbacks (July 6, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0747274711
• ISBN-13: 978-0747274711
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,184,283 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars running a litle short of material..but still worth a read, May 8, 2008

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J. Tate (Salmon, Idaho United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shades of Murder (A Mitchell & Markby Mystery) (Paperback)

Well, its the weakest of the series, to me. If meredith and markby do not get married and move in they are gonna find a way to blow it. And they seem to be the two most argumentative people in the world. Anyway, the story is a little thin, the mayhem a little restrained, only at the end does the spooky old house explode with the old ladies around. But its still a good cozy, nice pubs, nice setting, nice atmosphere. Even the bad London cops turn out to be not so bad. The hundred year flashbacks work pretty well, and she leaves a few dangling strings this time.

5.0 out of 5 stars I love mysteries!, December 30, 2009

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This review is from: Shades of Murder (A Mitchell & Markby Mystery) (Paperback)

This latest Mitchell& Markby mystery is another great one. I loved the characters and was glad to see the elderly friend show up in another book.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars not my favorite, May 31, 2008

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BNBOD "BNBOD" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shades of Murder (A Mitchell & Markby Mystery) (Paperback)

I LOVE THE MITCHELL & MARKBY SERIES AND I "REALLY" HOPE THAT THERE WILL BE MORE AS MEREDITH AND MARKBY GET MARRIED (POSSIBLY START A MID-LIFE FAMILY).
THIS WAS NOT MY FAVORITE OF THE SERIES BUT I CERTAINLY ENJOYED IT.

MS GRANGER, KEEP WRITING THIS SERIES--PLEASE!!!!!!!!