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Barbara Schlichting

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Barbara Lindquist Schlichting is the author of the play: From Corresponding Lives. It is a tribute to her pen pall of fifty-five years. The play has two characters, an American, myself, and my pen friend, Chris, who lived in England. It's about friendship and overcoming cultural differences.

I am also the author of the WHITE HOUSE DOLLHOUSE Mystery Series where Modern characters make History. Middle school readers also.
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Average rating: 4.02 · 100 ratings · 39 reviews · 28 distinct works

	The Blood Spangled Banner (First Ladies Mysteries #1) 3.71 avg rating — 35 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Clued to Death: A White House Dollhouse mystery really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 9 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	If Words Could Kill: A First Ladies Mystery 4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	SPANGLED to DEATH: A WHITE HOUSE Dollhouse mystery 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	WORD to DEATH: A White House Dollhouse mystery it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Clue of the Dancing Bells: A First Ladies Mystery (The First Lady Mystery Series) 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	SUFFRAGETTE to DEATH (White House Dollhouse Book 1) 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Red Shoes by Barbara Schlichting (Goodreads Author), Barbie Marie (Pseudonym) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2017	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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I am currently playing tribute to my pen pal of fifty-five years by writing a play about our long distant friendship. She lived in England and I'm from Minnesota, USA.

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Out Comes the Evil (Alex Duggins Mystery #2)

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Jul 20, 2016 12:44PM

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Jul 20, 2016 12:43PM

Beth wrote: "Hi Barb,
Thanks for sending a friend request to this mystery author on Goodreads (and for befriending me in real-life)! I hope you will put my books, A Real Basket Case, [book:To He..."

Hi Beth,
I will add a book to my list.

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Jul 20, 2016 12:42PM

Kris wrote: "Thanks for friending this mystery & paranormal author, Barb. I hope you'll consider adding my books to your to-read list. I'm looking forward to reading your reviews.

Kris

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Thanks. I will!

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Jul 20, 2016 12:41PM

Barbara wrote: "Thanks for friending this cozy-mystery author and I hope you will consider reading the first in my Poppy Cove Mystery Series for fun,fashion,and a murder thro..."

I would love to!

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Jul 20, 2016 12:41PM

Barbara wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Thanks for friending this cozy-mystery author and I hope you will consider reading the first in my Poppy Cove Mystery Series for fun,fashion,a..."

I would love to.

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Jul 20, 2016 12:40PM

Barbara wrote: "Thanks for friending this cozy-mystery author and I hope you will consider reading the first in my Poppy Cove Mystery Series for fun,fashion,and a murder thro..."

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message 4: by Barbara

Sep 25, 2013 05:43PM

I just spent a few days with my penpal of 47 years. She lives on the Isle of Wight, England. We laughed ourselves silly and ate our way across the island. It was so much fun.

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message 3: by Barbara

Mar 05, 2013 03:52PM

Thanks for friending this cozy-mystery author and I hope you will consider reading

the first in my Poppy Cove Mystery Series for fun,fashion,and a murder thrown in the mix! Looking forward to connecting with you! Toodles Barbara Jean

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Sep 04, 2012 07:42PM

Thanks for friending this mystery & paranormal author, Barb. I hope you'll consider adding my books to your to-read list. I'm looking forward to reading your reviews.

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Kris Neri
Magical Alienation: A Samantha Brennan and Annabelle Haggerty Magical Mystery

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message 1: by Beth

Mar 30, 2012 02:13PM

Hi Barb,
Thanks for sending a friend request to this mystery author on Goodreads (and for befriending me in real-life)! I hope you will put my books, A Real Basket Case, To Hell in a Handbasket, Deadly Currents, and my upcoming May release, Wicked Eddies, on your to-read list.
- Beth

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