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Lädt ... The Alpine Yeomanvon Mary Daheim
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. I reallly did not care for this book at all, it seemed very amateurish to me. The meaning of this book's title is not fully evident until the very end of the book. At this advanced point in the series Emma and Miles are married and they're busy squabbling about where to live and house renovations. Miles is working on his own as his deputy has taken a sort of sabbatical and no one knows exactly where he has gone. Emma is convinced that there is more to some cases of missing teenage girls than adolescent runaway shenanigans. The problems facing print journalism are also evident in Alpine. Emma's staff is crabby and worried, and she's not sure about the future of the Advocate. There's a lot of different things happening in this book, and it felt as if it was sort of all over the place. I feel like this is more of an effort to wind up a lengthy series than to construct a mystery in its own right. The Alpine Yeoman: An Emma Lord Mystery by Mary Daheim is a 2015 Ballantine publication. I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. As the twenty-fifth installment of this series opens, we find Alpine going through an unsettling and uneasy period. Emma and Milo are adjusting to married life, with some push/pull and a few awkward moments, Vida is in a bad mood, Mitch's wife is still very fragile, Leo is thinking of leaving the paper, and there was a dead body discovered by the hatchery, and no one can identify him, and equally upsetting is the disappearance of a couple of teenage girls, presumed runaways. As usual, there is a lot going on in this small community of Alpine, but in this installment all the happenings had a menacing undertone to it. Not just a murder, but two runaways has Milo so busy he's meeting himself coming and going, and his deputy, Sam has gone off the radar. There were quite a few shocking developments in this story which could have some long term repercussions for some the recurring characters in the series. This one had a bit of a darker tone that usual and it felt as though things were still a little unsettled as the story came to an end. So, I am eagerly anticipating the next book, to see if everyone settles back down into more characteristic modes or if the tides have shifted away from the norm in Alpine for good. I really like catching up with Emma and Milo, although their banter felt a little forced in this installment, they are still a great couple. The mystery was sad, compelling, but a tad to “busy”. Still I enjoyed the read and it kept me entertained. 3.5 rounded to 4 This is the first book that I have read by this author. I would recommend this book since it is a quaint mix of small town life and murder Mystery. One some occasions it was rather long winded, however it was well written with an interesting plot. Two typos via kindle fire; Location 451 lighted/lit Location 1333 gradson/grandson Zeige 5 von 5 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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HTML:Mary Daheims bestselling novels, set in Alpine, a picturesque village tucked away in the Cascade Mountains, have charmed a generation of mystery lovers with suspenseful tales of the peril that bubbles up from below the serene surface of small-town life. An ill wind blows through Alpine, but Advocate publisher Emma Lord and Sheriff Milo Dodge seem immune to the prevailing angst. The newlyweds domestic idyll is most definitely over when a dead man is discovered near the fish hatchery and nobody has a clue as to his identity. Vida Runkel may have insight, but Emmas redoubtable House & Home editor is mad at the world and saying little. Moreover, whispers of scandal travel through the quaint streets when some high school girls mysteriously take a walk on the wild side. And then Milos dedicated deputy, Sam Heppner, a true yeoman, suddenly goes AWOL. Whats happening in Alpine? If Milo knows, hes not telling Emma. And Emmas again headed for trouble when she starts snooping. The situation grows even more fraught when a shocking link is revealed between the mystery corpse and one of Alpines own, unearthing a long-buried dark secret. Tongues are wagging on Front Streetand the gossip contains an air of menace. Meanwhile, Mary Daheim has written her best book yet. Praise for The Alpine Yeoman Daheim injects enough wit and color to make her tale more entertaining than the standard small-town mystery.Kirkus Reviews A core of familiar characters adds charm to all Daheims alphabet stories. Readers will find this new one similarly enjoyable.Fredericksburg Free LanceStar A witty and wonderful story that will keep readers glued to the pages . . . This author should be given a pat on the back considering this is the twenty-fifth novel in the Emma Lord series . . . and each one just keeps getting better and better!Suspense Magazine This is the twenty-fifth Alpine mystery and Mary Daheim continues to delight readers with new twists and a wonderful and ever-evolving cast of eccentric characters. Highly recommended.I Love a Mystery Praise for Mary Daheim and her Emma Lord mysteries Always entertaining.The Seattle Times Mary Daheim writes with wit, wisdom, and a big heart. I love her books.Carolyn Hart Daheim writes . . . with dry wit, a butter-smooth style, and obvious wicked enjoyment.The Oregonian The characters are great, and the plots always attention-getting.King Features Syndicate Even the most seasoned mystery fans are caught off-guard by [Daheims] clever plot twists.BookLoons Witty one-liners and amusing characterizations.Publishers Weekly. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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