Two sisters who couldn't be more different. Mary Alice, who was called "Sister" and Aunt Sister by her relatives, and Patricia Anne, who Mary Alice caTwo sisters who couldn't be more different. Mary Alice, who was called "Sister" and Aunt Sister by her relatives, and Patricia Anne, who Mary Alice called "Mouse". Patricia Anne was an ex-teacher, quiet and liked a peaceful life, while her sister was full of life, living it to its fullest, which included a number of husbands over the years.
Both women were in their sixties when Mary Alice decided to buy the run down Skoot'n'Boot bar that Ed was selling. It was a whim and one Mary Alice didn't think through - but she never did. When Ed was discovered murdered in the bar, that was the beginning of a horror run of misfortunes and dangerous events that had Patricia Anne telling Mary Alice to "bulldoze it"...
Murder on a Girls' Night Out is my first by Anne George, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I laughed out loud on many occasions at the antics of the two women, the dry wit and constant barrage of "stuff"!! The sheriff had an amazing amount of patience with the women and I didn't work out the bad guy at all. I'm looking forward to #2 soon and thank my Goodreads friend for the copies :) Recommended....more
Perveen Mistry, one of the first female lawyers in India, had recently joined her father’s law firm. It was Bombay, 1921 and Perveen felt justified afPerveen Mistry, one of the first female lawyers in India, had recently joined her father’s law firm. It was Bombay, 1921 and Perveen felt justified after all she had been through, in finally achieving her dream. Mistry Law was handling the affairs of Mr Omar Farid who had not long passed, and Perveen was drawn into helping her father deal with the three widows and their children who’d been left on Farid’s death. Her suspicions were roused by certain abnormalities in the papers she was going through; Perveen needed to speak to the women herself to ascertain the truth.
When Perveen discovered she was correct, she immediately felt wary of danger for the women. But it was the shock of murder on the grounds at Malabar Hill that brought danger to Perveen. What had happened to cause the murder? And would Perveen be able to locate the killer before others were in danger?
A Murder at Malabar Hill is the 1st in the Perveen Mistry series by Sujata Massey. Set over two timeframes – 1916 and 1921 – and mostly in Bombay, I found it to be an intriguing mystery with plenty of twists and lots of cultural influences. The support of women’s rights by Perveen and her ability and knowledge of the law gave her many advantages, also some disadvantages. I enjoyed A Murder at Malabar Hill and look forward to book 2 in the not too distant future. Recommended....more
Evelyn Parker – Mrs Henry Parker – and Henry had been living on the cruise ship, the Golden Sunset since Henry’s retirement as ship’s doctor. Once agaEvelyn Parker – Mrs Henry Parker – and Henry had been living on the cruise ship, the Golden Sunset since Henry’s retirement as ship’s doctor. Once again Evelyn was on board after the turn-around, preparing herself for another wonderful voyage. But she couldn’t find Henry. In the days as she searched every inch of the ship, she met Nola and Frank, who stayed by her side, helping her in many ways. She had trouble remembering what she was doing, and why she was doing it. Everything was new to her – but the one constant – where was Henry?
The Last Voyage of Mrs Henry Parker by Aussie author Joanna Nell was heartbreaking. Watching Evelyn as her memory let her down, as she embarrassed herself, determined not to accept help because she was quite capable. I couldn’t wrap myself in this story because of the dementia and the heartache as Evelyn tried to find Henry. The writing was beautifully done – Evelyn was an exceptional character as she relived her past – but oh it was sad. ...more
A missing woman and a big shipment of heroin connect Tasmania and Frank Cousins of the Tasmanian Private Investigation Agency in this second ins3.5★s
A missing woman and a big shipment of heroin connect Tasmania and Frank Cousins of the Tasmanian Private Investigation Agency in this second installment, The Big Rort. The missing woman, Thelma Livingstone, had been married to her husband, Dr Ronald Livingstone for 37 years when she vanished. Her twin sister in the UK declared her missing – not her husband. But his alibi was sound, his knowledge of why she’d scarpered, solid. The police called it case over – Thelma’s sister contacted Frank to search for her.
The rort was closer to home for Frank – but could he pull it off?
The Big Rort by Aussie author Barry Weston continues with the laid back, lover of booze, ex-cop Frank Cousins and the dangers, and dodgy deals keep the entertainment flowing. With Frank’s knowledge of the local criminals, his connection with local cops and the risks he was always prepared to take – many times with a not-so-good outcome - The Big Rort is a good read for those who like noir crime and action-packed reading. Recommended. ...more
Frank Cousins, rough and ready, ex-cop from Queensland back in the day when corruption was rife. Now the owner and only member of staff for the T3.5★s
Frank Cousins, rough and ready, ex-cop from Queensland back in the day when corruption was rife. Now the owner and only member of staff for the Tasmanian Private Investigation Agency in Hobart, Tasmania. His first two cases – find a missing young woman; discover if a husband was cheating on a wife – were easily remedied. Then came the babysitting case; protecting Margaret Meadley from the stand over criminals who were threatening her. Five days of around the clock care – couldn’t be too hard thought Frank – then he met the elderly Margaret…
The Long Con by Aussie author Barry Weston is the first in the Tasmanian Private Investigation Agency series and it reminded me very much of Peter Corris’ Cliff Hardy series. Frank was a risk taker, knew a large number of criminals and always had someone there to help him out when he needed it. He also had an in with the local police, which was handy. I quite enjoyed The Long Con and will read #2 in the not too distant future....more
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