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Embroidered Truths (Needlecraft Mysteries (Berkley Paperback)) (Hardcover)

by Monica Ferris (Author) "IT was a glorious spring morning in Excelsior..." (more)
Key Phrases: John Nye, Crewel World, Mike Malloy (more...)

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"You need not be a needlecrafter to enjoy this . . . Delightful."
-- Mystery Times (UNKNOWN ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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FREE COUNTED CROSS STITCH PATTERN INCLUDED!

Full-time needlework shop owner and part-time sleuth Betsy Devonshire has already sewn up her share of crafty conundrums. Now, she takes on her most difficult, dangerous, and deeply personal case yet.

After her good friend Godwin has an unexpectedly nasty quarrel with his significant other, John, Betsy finds herself with a roommate. Then they discover John dead, and Godwin is arrested for the murder. Now, Betsy has to untangle a complex knot of lies if she's going to save Godwin-before the murderer decides to cut off his loose ends for good.

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Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Berkley Hardcover; 1st Printing edition (June 7, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0425203018
ISBN-13: 978-0425203019
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #683,203 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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IT was a glorious spring morning in Excelsior. Read the first page

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John Nye, Crewel World, Mike Malloy, Mexico City, David Shaker, Susan Lavery, Charlie Nye, Marvin Lebowski, Christopher Bright, Monday Bunch, Walter D'Agnosto, Adult Detention Center, Betsy Devonshire, Sergeant Malloy, Hanson Wellborn, Museum of Anthropology, Patricia Fairland, Quad Eleven, Social Security, Beni Greenleaf, Cedar Avenue, Lake Minnetonka, Monica Ferris, San Francisco, The Polonaise Room

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This book cites 4 books:

Crewel World (Needlecraft Mystery) by Monica Ferris in Front Matter
A Stitch in Time (Needlecraft Mystery) by Monica Ferris in Front Matter
A Christmas Collection by Patricia St. John on page 206
As If- by Barbara Rennie on page 269

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3.0 out of 5 stars a nice and charming cozy, August 8, 2005

By	tregatt (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

While I'm quite a fan of Monica Ferris' Crewel World mystery series, honesty compels me to admit that the books in the series have been a mixture of hits and misses. "Embroidered Truths" unfortunately, is a bit of a miss. It starts off really well, and Monica Ferris does an excellent job of presenting to readers the close relationship that exsists between Betsy Devonshire, the owner of Crewel World and amateur sleuth, and her manager, Godwin; giving a really good thumbnail sketch of the kind of tempestuous relationship that good-natured and slightly flaky Godwin has with his richer, controlling boyfriend, John; and establishing why, when John is found murdered and Godwin is arrested for the crime, Betsy and the women who patronise Crewel World, pull out all the stops in order to help establish Godwin's innocence. The thing is, though, it is this "filler" bits that are good and engaging -- the character developments, establishing the storyline, and the setup for the murder. Once "Embroidered Truths" settles down to becoming a book about Betsy working to find other culprits and motives, the book looses steam and becomes a trifle bland, mainly because there really was very little investigation and uncovering of deep, dark secrets and murderous tendencies. Also how she eventually figures out who the murderer is, could be chalked down to pure luck than due to her investigative effots. On the other hand, "Embroidered Truths" does introduce one of the most interesting characters to grace the series in a while: lawyer Susan Lavery, who chucks her job at the big law firm in order to become a private detective. I do hope that we will be seeing more of her in future installments. So, would I recommend "Embroidered Truths" as a worthwhile read given that the mystery fizzled a bit towards the end? That would depend on what you're looking for in a mystery book. If you're looking for a cunning and intriguing read, that is fast paced and full of plot twists, you might want to give this book a miss. However, if you're looking for a warm and charming cozy that is full of engaging and likable characters, then you'll want to read "Embroidered Truths," because, in spite of my fault finding, I did enjoy reading this Crewel World installment, and found it to be a nice relaxing 3 star sort of read.

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3.0 out of 5 stars But I Don't Look Good In An Orange Jumpsuit, August 15, 2005

By	Beth D (Omaha, NE) - See all my reviews

Things are going well at Crewel World, the needlework shop owned by Betsy Devonshire, until her good friend and employee, Godwin comes to work, upset that his boyfriend, John has thrown him out again.

He still hasn't recovered from the last time when John threw all his clothes to the curb. This time he sends them to the shop, but "horrors" mixed the dirty clothes with the clean. John must really be serious about dumping him this time.

Sleeping in Betsy's guest room, Godwin becomes worried when John's office calls (he's an attorney) to ask if he knows where John is? Since John never misses work, Godwin convinces Betsy to go back to the house with him to be sure John's all right.

Unfortunately, John isn't ok, as Godwin discovers him laying on the floor with his head bashed in. It's even more unfortunate when Godwin is arrested for the crime.

Who would want to kill him? Someone he worked with? A jealous lover? Or did it have something to do with the secrets that are uncovered in John's computer?

It's up to Betsy and her needlepoint group to discover the answers, before Godwin finds himself locked up for good.

Highlights:

The relationship between Betsy & Godwin. I think Betsy see's Godwin as the son she never had.

Godwin's reactions to finding his lover dead and getting arrested for it. All true to his character.

The Monday Needlecraft group who come to work at the shop to free Betsy up to do the investigation.

Monica Ferris really brings her characters to life and I found myself crying along with Godwin.

Lowlights:

Not enough use of the minor characters. Jill Larsen is barely in the story.

A convaluted plot. I had to read the ending twice and am still not sure what was going on.

Killing John, who has been a character from the beginning of the books.

Although Betsy and the other ladies didn't like him, I always thought he was the perfect partner for Godwin. Sort of the rock for Godwin to steady himself on. If your husband flirted and came on to as many people as Godwin does, you'd throw him out too. It wasn't the perfect relationship but after 8 years, it seemed to work for them.

I'm sure that the next book will be better, and the series itself is very good and well worth reading.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Betsy investigates murder again -- better and better plots, April 28, 2006

By	Gayle Surrette "omnivorous reader" (Brandywine, Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Embroidered Truths (Needlecraft Mysteries) (Hardcover)

I've enjoyed the Monica Ferris books since book one (Crewel World). In Embroidered Truths, John kicks Godwin DuLac out of the house - again. Betsy takes him in assuming that it will follow the usual pattern and they will make up soon. But when John's office calls to see if Godwin knows why John missed work ... well Godwin begs Betsy to come with him to check the house and they find John dead.

Godwin is devastated especially when he is arrested for the crime. The Monday Bunch swings into action to run the store while Betsy tries to hire a lawyer, learn the ins and outs of Bail bondsmen pricing, and investigates the crime and John's life and workplace in order to get her employee back. Add to that John's homophobic brother in town to close out the estate and you've got a large cast of characters.

There's the usual wonderful descriptions of needlework projects, multi-dimensional characters, lovely settings, action, adventure, and office intrigue. These are great mysteries with a wonderful set of continuing characters and we seem to have more with each book -- join in the fun now or go back to the beginning with Crewel World.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Didn't like content
It centered too much on the gay employee and didn't put a very good image of him forward. After the first 50 pages I wasn't interested in finishing.

Published on March 18, 2006 by M. Carrasco

4.0 out of 5 stars Light, entertaining read.
For those of us who are into needlecraft of some kind (it's knitting for me), Embroidered Truths is fun and entertaining, while at the same time a murder mystery. Read more

Published on February 14, 2006 by Carolyn Rowe Hill

4.0 out of 5 stars Embroidered Truths- Monica Ferris
I really enjoy the Betsy Devonshire mysteries, and this one is no exception, but it does fall a little short of the other books in the series. Read more

Published on October 4, 2005 by Robert W. Luhrsen

4.0 out of 5 stars Needlecraft mystery!
Betsy Devonshire, owner of Crewel World, is Excelsior, Minnesota's own amateur sleuth. When Betsy's friend and store manager, Godwin (Goddy) DuLac has a fight with his lover,... Read more

Published on September 27, 2005 by armchairinterviews.com

3.0 out of 5 stars nice compact version of her first novels
moncia FERRIS HAS CREATED SOME ENDEARING CHARACTERS. i have read the entire series and they are all quite good and fit the american "cozy murder" genre nicely. Read more

Published on August 19, 2005 by S. Brainard

5.0 out of 5 stars Embroidered Truths
I loved the book. I had a hard time putting it down. I can't wait for the next one.

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Published on August 3, 2005 by Martha A. Mclain

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Reader
Very good book. I have read all of the books in thit series and this is as good as the others. Anyone who enjoys mysteries and needlework of any kind should enjoy this book... Read more

Published on July 19, 2005 by M. Davenport

5.0 out of 5 stars superb stitched amateur sleuth
In Excelsior, Minnesota, Betsy Devonshire wonders where her best friend and shop manager of her needlecraft store Crewel World Godwin "Goddy" DuLac is as he is never this late... Read more

Published on June 8, 2005 by Harriet Klausner

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