A Misty Mourning (Torie O'Shea Mysteries, No. 4): MacPherson, Rett: 9780312977849: Amazon.com: Books

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Rett MacPherson

A Misty Mourning (Torie O'Shea Mysteries, No. 4) Paperback – December 9, 2001

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Book 4 of 11: Torie O'Shea Mysteries

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Genealogist Torie O'Shea encounters a new mystery when she and her grandmother Gert, traveling to visit a century-old family friend in West Virginia, only to find her murdered shortly after their arrival, bequeathing her ancient boarding house to Torie. Reprint.

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255 pages
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St. Martin's Press
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December 9, 2001
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4.5 x 0.75 x 7 inches
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0312977840
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978-0312977849
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"O'Shea has developed into a thoroughly likable character, funny and with enough flaws to make her human. Long may she snoop."--St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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About the Author

The author of three previous Torie O'Shea mysteries, including most recently, A Comedy of Heirs, Rett MacPherson lives in a suburb of St. Louis, MO.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Press; 1st edition (December 9, 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 255 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0312977840
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0312977849
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.5 x 0.75 x 7 inches

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Inheriting a murder

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2014

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I choose this rating because, the book arrived in excellent condition, on time and at a price I could afford. I was very pleased with the service I received and throughly enjoyed reading this mystery. This story tells what someone was willing to do to inherit. I have enjoyed reading the "Torie O'Shea Mysteries" and I believe that other people who enjoy reading murder mysteries would love this series.

Karen S. Lebeter

Torie and pesky ancestors

Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2014

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Torie is accused of murder after traveling a long ways to see an elderly relative. She can't leave town, so she has time to unravel a very old family mystery and learn something about mining in West Virginia. You always learn something about the past and about genealogy with Rett's books. One of her more exciting books.

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Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2019

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A Misty Mourning

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2010

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This is the 4th book in her series of Torie O'Shea mysteries, you can relate to the character Torie and her family and her small town, Torie could be your best friend! I've read everything up to the new one coming out. You won't be sorry picking up a copy and you'll find out to research you family if you are into geneology.

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Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2014

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I always enjoy the Torie O'Shea Mysteries. They are cozies and the mystery itself is always fun to solve

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A fun read and a good mystery

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2000

In New Kasel, Missouri, Tori O'Shea is a professional genealogist. She lives with her husband Rudy and their two daughters, nine-year-old Rachel and six-year-old Mary. They live the typical suburban family life except when Tori becomes involved in a homicide (see FAMILY SKELETONS and A VEILED ANTIQUITY). No one expects Tori to deal with a murder investigation since she is seven months pregnant.

Tori and her grandmother Gert travel to Panther Run, West Virginia to visit long time friend Clarissa Hart Campbell, a 101-year-old lady. However, just after the two visitors arrive at Clarissa's boarding house, someone kills the centenarian, but not before she makes it clear she has something important to tell Tori. The local sheriff suspects Tori of killing Clarissa, which encourages the pregnant woman to make her own inquiries. Her investigation opens up long buried secrets that are almost as old as Clarissa was as well as a killer who would not mind a double homicide with one murderous blow.

Rett MacPherson creates charming cozies starring a beguiling heroine with a sense of humor. The story line, based on the coal mine owners total control of the work force, provides the audience with a realistic glimpse into an unsavory time in this country's heritage. A MISTY MORNING ties the past to the present so that the history of early twentieth century West Virginia coal mining towns are vividly displayed. Ms. MacPherson has written a wonderful amateur sleuth tale whose historical perspective adds tasty seasoning to a strong tale.

Harriet Klausner

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Another Fun Entry in a Delightful Series

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2000

Yes, there are plenty of twists in this story. Some I saw coming and some I didn't. "Grandma Gert" is a nice addition to the "Holy Terror" school of formidable elders. The author asks our forgiveness for not setting this story in New Kassel, but I don't think there's anything to forgive. The West Virginia setting was just as interesting as the unfolding of another less-than-ordinary chapter in the lives of Torie's ancestors. The information about a certain use for quilts was new to me and welcome. I hope this isn't the last we'll see of cousin Elliot. RANDOM COMMENTS: Actually, considering what happens to your body when you die, sitting on the toilet might not be the worst place to be if your plane should crash. I, for one, don't think Torie should forgive her stepfather-to-be until he clears her record. Colin should write to her car insurance company and the department of motor vehicles [if they still have the incident on record] and admit that Torie didn't deserve that ticket. He should also pay Torie every penny of the difference that ticket undoubtedly made in her insurance rates during those years. It's not enough to apologize if you've wronged someone. You need to make reparation. All right, I'll admit I'm frequently shocked by what coworkers in their teens and 20s don't know about American history, but Torie is in her 30s. Weren't they still teaching about miners and the horrible conditions under which they worked when she was in school? Didn't she ever ask an adult what the line "I owe my soul to the company store" in Tennessee Ernie Ford's "Sixteen Tons" meant? I would have expected her to nod and let the speaker go on talking. I do hope Torie's car has vinyl seats instead of cloth.

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THIS AUTHOR IS A VERY, VERY GOOD STORY TELLER!

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2005

I have read most of the books in this particular series and continue to be impressed. The author is certainly a very good story teller. With her work we get history, humor, good discriptive details and likable characters. This particular work takes place outside of O'Shea's normal residence, but it still has all the charm of her small town in Missouri. I guess I am rather fascinated with this author's work. These books are most certainly "cozy chick books," not something that can normally hold the interest of a 60 plus year old ex-military man who reads more biographies than anything else. But...there is something about them (MacPherson's books) that is quite relaxing, the writing is good and I am grateful to my wife for insisting that I read the first one. I would have missed a lot had I not listened to her. I would be curious to know why this particular author has not branched out into other genre. Her story telling abilities and command of the language are at least as good as those of Elizabeth Moon and Anne McCaffrey (two of my favorite in the fantasy genre). Anyway, I highly recommend this one for a very enjoyable read and hope we have many more like it coming down the pike.

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Will buy again

Reviewed in Canada on May 9, 2020

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Book was in great condition.

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I enjoy all the stories

Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2014

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I've read all the books in this series. I enjoy all the stories.

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