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Title: Malice in Miniature by Jeanne M. Dams ISBN: 0061013455 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: January, 2000 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.29
Rating: 4
Summary: A Dollhouse Cozy
Comment: Dorothy Martin is an American matron living in England, and married to a very senior policeman (how handy for getting those tidbits of inside information). In this, the fourth book of the series, she feels obligated to rush to the rescue of the drunken son of her cleaning lady who is wrongly accused of stealing some dollhouse furniture.
Now, as an expatriate English person living in North America, I'm kind of sensitive to an American writing an English who-dun-it. I like that this writer, writing in the first person, remains American and doesn't try to be British, even though she tries to out-Brit the Brits by wearing a succession of outlandish hats. I don't mind that she looks down her nose at some aspects of British life and is thoroughly confused by others (I do the same myself here). I really like the way she accepts her age and all that goes with it, including the stiff knees and the way young people patronize her (boy, do I empathize with that). All in all, this is an experienced writer who makes the reader identify with her protagonist.
This is a thoroughly competent book, and a good read. It takes a lot of confidence to have your sleuth fall asleep in the middle of the climax and the big chase scene. I shall look for some more of Jeanne M. Dams books.
Rating: 5
Summary: Another winner in a charming series
Comment: In this, the fourth in a wonderful cozy mystery series, retired American schoolteacher Dorothy Martin, who is living in Sherebury, England, has married Chief Constable Alan Nesbitt. Her gardener, Bob Finch, is suspected of having stolen a toy tea set from the local dollhouse museum at Brocklesby Hall, a grotesque country house owned by the eccentric, elflike Sir Mordred. In her quest to exonerate Bob, Dorothy spends time at the museum investigating and, in the process, learns much about miniatures and the little houses in which they are displayed. Two murders ensue, and Dorothy, of course, decides to find out who the culprit is. The story's big surprise revelation is easy to foresee, but the book is so charmingly written and has so many endearing characters that it doesn't matter at all. For maximum enjoyment, read the series in order, beginning with "The Body in the Transept," so you can get to know the people (and cats) in this delightful series.
Rating: 2
Summary: Dorothy meows!
Comment: A rather disappointing addition to the otherwise charming Dorothy Martin series. Dorothy usually pokes fun at other characters, but this time becomes downright nasty when describing other female characters. Maybe all isn't bliss with the adorable Alan, hmmm? Too, the ending is contrived, twee, and generally incredible. The addition of a auditorially challenged youngster is a welcome nuance, but the sub-plot never really leads anywhere. Finally, from a legal point of view, I must wonder if Dorothy now functions as an agent of the police and that all of her findings would be tossed (sorry, just the paralegal in me). Oh, well, Ms. Dams, nobody but Dorothy L Sayers ever batted 1.000!
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Title: Trouble in the Town Hall by Jeanne M. Dams ISBN: 0061011320 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: February, 1998 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Holy Terror in the Hebrides : A Dorothy Martin Mystery by Jeanne M. Dams ISBN: 0061013463 Publisher: HarperCollins Pub. Date: January, 1999 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The Body in the Transept by Jeanne M. Dams ISBN: 0061011339 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: October, 1996 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: To Perish In Penzance by Jeanne M. Dams ISBN: 0373264380 Publisher: Worldwide Mystery Pub. Date: November, 1902 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Killing Cassidy: A Dorothy Martin Mystery by Jeanne M. Dams ISBN: 0802733476 Publisher: Walker & Co Pub. Date: November, 2000 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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