Street of the Five Moons: A Vicky Bliss Mystery [Mass Market Paperback]

Elizabeth Peters (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 1990

Found lying dead in an alley is a man with an interesting piece of jewelry in his pocket--a reproduction of the Charlemagne talisman. It is so authentic that Vicky Bliss thinks she's being shown the real jewel. But in the streets and courtyards of Rome, she's going to solve its mystery. By the author of Lion in the Valley.

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"No one is better at juggling torches while dancing on a high wire than Elizabeth Peters." -- --Chicago Tribune

"This author never fails to entertain." -- --Cleveland Plain Dealer --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Elizabeth Peters was named Grandmaster by the Mystery Writers of America in 1998. She earned her Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago's famed Oriental Institute. In addition to the Vicky Bliss mysteries, Elizabeth Peters is the author of the bestselling Amelia Peabody mysteries. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Tor Books (May 15, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812512448
• ISBN-13: 978-0812512441
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,026,403 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

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

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--corinne-- (Virginia) - See all my reviews

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".

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

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!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

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.