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ELIZABETH PETERS, whose New York Times best-selling novels are often set against historical backdrops, earned a Ph.D. in Egyptology at the University of Chicago. She also writes best-selling books under the pseudonym Barbara Michaels. She lives in Frederick, Maryland.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Characterization & Description of Europe, April 6, 2004

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This review is from: Street of the Five Moons (A Vicky Bliss Mystery) (Mass Market Paperback)

It's been awhile since I've read a book that I've taken such delight in. Vicky Bliss is a methodical detective much like Mary Russell from the Laurie R. King series. In "Street of the Five Moons", Vicky meets her match in "John Smythe", secretary to a nobleman and art collector, who strongly resembles Dorothy L. Sayers' Lord Peter Wimsey. His playful evasiveness is a delightful foil for Vicky's determination. Peters describes Germany and Italy like she's a longtime resident and makes clever allusions to more than a few literary classics.
"Street of the Five Moons", like many series' second books, seems stronger than the first installment and has more compelling characters. Vicky's asides to the reader are also a fun device. I look forward to finishing this series and strongly recommend "Street of the Five Moons".

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5.0 out of 5 stars --Sir John enters into Vicky's life--, April 28, 2003

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This review is from: Street of the Five Moons (A Vicky Bliss Mystery) (Mass Market Paperback)

Our protagonist, gorgeous and brainy, Vicky Bliss is again on the move when she and her boss from the National Museum of Munich discover that someone is making excellent copies of the most famous jewels in the world. In this case it's a replica of the Charlemagne talisman. Vicky's who has a PhD in Art History and Medieval European History is also an amateur sleuth. With the only clue that she has, she goes to Rome to locate the street of the Five Moons where she hopes to find a connection to the thieves. Well, of course she gets into trouble and is rescued by a "dangerously exciting young Englishman." Sir John Smythe is truly charming and the chemistry between he and Vicky is terrific. This is a lovely romantic mystery and the second book in the Vicky Bliss mystery series.

Another great story by Elizabeth Peters who is also Barbara Michaels!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, Clever, and Witty. Vicky Bliss never disappoints!, February 22, 2001

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This review is from: Street of the Five Moons (A Vicky Bliss Mystery) (Mass Market Paperback)

The second of five Vicky Bliss mysteries, Street of Five Moons is one of Elizabeth Peter's best. Well, in my opinion the whole Vicky Bliss series is excellent. But in this novel, not only do we revisit the beautiful and brainy Vicky, but we meet the handsome and suave Sir John Smythe. The quick wit and banter of Vicky and Sir John is extremely entertaining. I literally laugh out loud when reading these novels. As for the plot, after discovering a forgery of a piece antique jewelery on a corpse, along with a scrap of paper with five cresent moons drawn on it, Vicky decides to go to Italy to investigate. An amateur sleuth, Vicky searches numerous areas until at last she gets caught. Will Vicky survive? What will transpire between Vicky and Sir John? You have to read this excellent book to find out.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Slightly Boring
I enjoyed the first Vicky Bliss book "Borrower of the Night" and I thought that reading the next book in the series would be a fun read. Unfortunately, this was not the case. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Tracy Leach

3.0 out of 5 stars An Early Work.
Street of the Five Moons by Elizabeth Peters is interesting in that is an earlier work, 1978 to be exact, and reading it showed how the author has grown over the years. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Sylvia Wadlington

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining sequel to Borrower of the Night
This is the 2nd book in the Vicky Bliss series, and even though it's been around for a while, there's not much in it to 'date' it, so it's just as enjoyable now as it was when... Read more

Published 18 months ago by SingleEyePhotos

3.0 out of 5 stars Better Than The First Installment, But No Much Else Going For It!
This was the second installment in the Bliss franchise. It was better than the first, but it was not nearly as good as any of the Peabody books. Read more

Published 18 months ago by Dr. Cardinal

3.0 out of 5 stars Street of the Five Moons Review
While this book made for a good read, and has enticed me to want more, I found the ending to be a bit abrupt. Read more

Published on June 30, 2009 by ceridwen starr

4.0 out of 5 stars Zen and the Art of the Mystery
This book has been amply and well-reviewed; however, I would like to add this short comment.

Experts sometimes make things appear so simple that we think that what... Read more

Published on May 18, 2009 by Keith W. Harvey

4.0 out of 5 stars Mystery and more Mystery
in a sentence or two: Vicky Bliss is hot on the trail of a gang of artistic forgeries in Rome. her sly detective work (insert sarcasm here) leads her to be kidnapped, beat up, be... Read more

Published on January 25, 2009 by Lisa the Nerd

3.0 out of 5 stars OK mystery, but nothing special
An OK read, but hard to take seriously a heroine so foolish as to repeatedly put herself in danger for little reason. Read more

Published on March 30, 2008 by Charles Martel

5.0 out of 5 stars Vicky Bliss, Meet John Smythe
The second Vicky Bliss book, this novel introduces us to the suave, debonair art thief, John Smythe. Read more

Published on October 2, 2007 by A. Arey

5.0 out of 5 stars COULDN'T PUT DOWN THIS SERIES!!
Elizabeth Peters excels once again at fun, suspenseful, comedic mysteries with this series. I could not put down this book. This is a great read! Read more

Published on September 16, 2005 by A. H.

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Street of the Five Moons, Professor Schmidt, Sir John, Herr Feder, The Englishman, The Boss, Van Meegeren, Cinque Lune, Doctor Bliss, Piazza Navona, Good Lord, Count Caravaggio, National Museum, Spanish Steps, Fr�ulein Doktor, Granny Andersen, Signorina Bliss

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