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Lädt ... The House of Memoryvon Carolyn Haines
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. The word of Raissa James' ability to solve the paranormal is spreading. Her next case takes her and Reginals to Montgomery and save Camilla from a life in the insane asylum. The dead have their secrets but don't always lie quietly...... ( ) The House of Memory by Carolyn Haines is the second book in The Pluto’s Snitch series. Raissa James and Reginald Proctor are traveling toward Montgomery on a steamship for their latest case. Raissa and Reginald are partners in the Pluto’s Snitch PI Agency that specializes in the occult. Zelda Sayre (aka Mrs. F. Scott Fitzgerald) needs their help with her friend, Camilla Granger. Camilla is engaged to marry David Simpson. David was showing Camilla their new home when she became violent and attacked with him a knife. Camilla has no memory of the event. After a second incident, Camilla agreed to be admitted to Bryce Hospital. Camilla’s overbearing mother, Maude Granger will soon take drastic measures if Camilla’s situation is not rectified. While staying in Montgomery, Raissa hears about the rash of young women who have gone missing in the area and later are found deceased—and the deceased want Raissa’s help! What caused Camilla to attack her fiancé and who is hurting these young women? Tag along on Raissa and Reginald’s latest case in The House of Memory. When I started reading The House of Memory, I was drawn into the story. After a while, though, my interest started to wane. The pace of the novel slackened and the numerous details bog down the story. An irritation (to me) is the constant repetition of information. The details of the cases are repeated over and over (it is odd, though, that we are never told what year it is). There are some good ideas present, but I just felt it needed some work (nothing a little rewriting and a good editor couldn’t fix). My rating for The House of Memory is 3 out of 5 stars. The mystery of the missing girls was straightforward and identifying the culprit was a snap. I did appreciate the mystery behind Camilla’s odd behavior. I do wish the author would have Raissa embrace her gift (and learn more about it). It feels like she is flirting with the paranormal, but is not sure if she wants to make a commitment. The House of Memory is the second book in the series, but it can be read alone. The author rehashes what occurred in The Book of Beloved. At the end of The House of Memory, we are given a glimpse at Raissa and Reginald’s next case. I love Carolyn Haines books and this one did not disappoint. I miss Sarah Booth, but Raissa James is growing on me. As a matter of fact, I think I liked this second book in the series better than the first. I liked the addition of Zelda Fitzgerald that gave it a little credibility, however, I know it was still fiction. I can't help it, but sometimes I wondered if Raissa had any relations to Jitty, Sarah Booth's haint. HA! A good story with a lot of creepiness involved that I loved! Thanks to Thomas and Mercer and Net Galley for providing me with a free e-galley in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Zeige 3 von 3 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
Gehört zur ReihePluto's Snitch (2) Prestigeträchtige Auswahlen
Raissa James not only sees the dead but she's caught the ears of the living--especially now that she's solved her first case. Word of Pluto's Snitch, her private-investigation agency specializing in the occult, has spread far and wide. It's even come to the notice of Zelda Fitzgerald, the nation's most celebrated flapper. And Zelda's in need of its services. Along with Reginald Proctor, her partner in detection, Raissa travels to Montgomery, Alabama, where Zelda's friend Camilla has suddenly become prone to violent fits and delusions. Has Camilla gone mad...or has she been possessed? Raissa and Reginald soon discover that Camilla's not the only young lady in the area to fall victim to something unnatural. Now it's up to the Snitches to follow the clues and save Camilla, locked away behind the walls of the formidable Bryce Hospital asylum. But the key to her rescue might not lie among the living at all. Because Raissa knows that the dead have their secrets, too. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Google Books — Lädt ... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)813.54Literature English (North America) American fiction 20th Century 1945-1999Klassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt:
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