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Elizabeth and Richard Literary Suspense #2
A Midsummer Eve's Nightmare
Elizabeth and Richard want nothing more than a quiet, romantic honeymoon with a touch of literary charm. So they have chosen the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon. Perfection. Until they find that Desdemona's brilliantly acted death scene wasn't acted and Elizabeth's costume designer sister and her actress roommate are terrified that they are slated to be the next victims
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First published August 1, 2012
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Donna Fletcher Crow
67 books126 followersDonna Fletcher Crow loves to give books away. If you would like a copy of one of her best-selling Lord Danvers Investigates series, go to her website: http://www.DonnaFletcherCrow.com
Donna is the author of 50 books, mostly novels dealing with British history. The award-winning GLASTONBURY, The Novel of Christian England is her best-known work, an Arthurian grail search epic covering 15 centuries of English history.
Donna authors 3 mystery series: The best-selling Lord Danvers Investigates Vitorian true-crime series; The Monastery Murders; and The Elizabeth and Richard Literary Suspense.
Donna and her husband have 4 adult children and 14 grandchildren. She is an inveterate researcher and an enthusiastic gardener. You can see pictures of her research trips and her garden, learn more about her books, subscribe to her monthly newsletter, and read her blog at: www.DonnaFletcherCrow.com
Donna is the author of 50 books, mostly novels dealing with British history. The award-winning GLASTONBURY, The Novel of Christian England is her best-known work, an Arthurian grail search epic covering 15 centuries of English history.
Donna authors 3 mystery series: The best-selling Lord Danvers Investigates Vitorian true-crime series; The Monastery Murders; and The Elizabeth and Richard Literary Suspense.
Donna and her husband have 4 adult children and 14 grandchildren. She is an inveterate researcher and an enthusiastic gardener. You can see pictures of her research trips and her garden, learn more about her books, subscribe to her monthly newsletter, and read her blog at: www.DonnaFletcherCrow.com
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April 26, 2011
Hooded specters of thespians long dead seem to navigate the catwalk high above the darkened stage.
I’ve always been a fan of the traditional cozy murder mysteries. So I was excited to discover a modern-day voice that has captured that fast-paced and snappy dialogue that you would find in a Tommy & Tuppence who-dun-it. That voice is Donna Crow, award-winning English novelist who lives in Oregon.
She has written numerous books, but this is the first one I’ve read, but it won’t be the last. She keeps to the traditional style but beautifully updated.
Her sleuths are newlyweds Elizabeth and Richard Spenser, an educated and stylish couple who are on their honeymoon. But these two are pulled away from their romantic trysts by the shady goings on at a local theatre. In the silent and darkened hall it seems someone is out to injure Elizabeth’s sister, Tori, ... or worse.
Amidst delightful snippets of Shakespearean speeches that are expertly woven throughout the story, is a hilarious maze of misconstructed dialogue and mayhem of action. Even the police detective quotes Shakespeare, proving the universality of the Bard.
With an adroit hand at humor and sleek banter, Donna Crow combines a lighthearted romance with the dangerous world behind the curtain. And her characters Elizabeth and Richard share their Christian faith unobtrusively and with deft intelligence.
I’ve always been a fan of the traditional cozy murder mysteries. So I was excited to discover a modern-day voice that has captured that fast-paced and snappy dialogue that you would find in a Tommy & Tuppence who-dun-it. That voice is Donna Crow, award-winning English novelist who lives in Oregon.
She has written numerous books, but this is the first one I’ve read, but it won’t be the last. She keeps to the traditional style but beautifully updated.
Her sleuths are newlyweds Elizabeth and Richard Spenser, an educated and stylish couple who are on their honeymoon. But these two are pulled away from their romantic trysts by the shady goings on at a local theatre. In the silent and darkened hall it seems someone is out to injure Elizabeth’s sister, Tori, ... or worse.
Amidst delightful snippets of Shakespearean speeches that are expertly woven throughout the story, is a hilarious maze of misconstructed dialogue and mayhem of action. Even the police detective quotes Shakespeare, proving the universality of the Bard.
With an adroit hand at humor and sleek banter, Donna Crow combines a lighthearted romance with the dangerous world behind the curtain. And her characters Elizabeth and Richard share their Christian faith unobtrusively and with deft intelligence.
July 26, 2011
Ms Crow does a wonderful job weaving mystery through a honeymoon getaway form Elizabeth and Richard in the second of this series.
The mysteries will keep you guessing, but you will also get an enjoyable romp through a Shakespearean festival.
I love the way Shakespeare is interjected in just the right places, and sometimes in subtle ways.
Descriptions of backstage are delightful and when the apartment is trashed the description is so vivid the reader feels as though they are standing in the midst of the mess.
Characters are well-developed and interact in a natural manner, however the reader will learn new things about each of the characters throughout the book - keeps it very interesting.
The author has 35 books to her credit and has just recently added mysteries to her playbill - a good move.
The mysteries will keep you guessing, but you will also get an enjoyable romp through a Shakespearean festival.
I love the way Shakespeare is interjected in just the right places, and sometimes in subtle ways.
Descriptions of backstage are delightful and when the apartment is trashed the description is so vivid the reader feels as though they are standing in the midst of the mess.
Characters are well-developed and interact in a natural manner, however the reader will learn new things about each of the characters throughout the book - keeps it very interesting.
The author has 35 books to her credit and has just recently added mysteries to her playbill - a good move.
March 28, 2018
What could be a better honeymoon spot for two literature professors than a Shakespeare Festival? Until an actress friend is killed and another put in terror of her life. Set at the historic Ashland, Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
August 27, 2020
Enjoyable!
Honeymoon at a festival in Oregon! Sounds terrific! Accidents, harassment, and death haunt the plays being presented. Elizabeth and Richard find themselves involved and search for perpetrator!
Honeymoon at a festival in Oregon! Sounds terrific! Accidents, harassment, and death haunt the plays being presented. Elizabeth and Richard find themselves involved and search for perpetrator!
October 2, 2019
Lots of Shakespeare knowledge
Obvious love Shakespeare's plays, harder yo follow the mystery. The previous book was more fun and i am fond of Shakespeare.
Obvious love Shakespeare's plays, harder yo follow the mystery. The previous book was more fun and i am fond of Shakespeare.
April 29, 2020
Great series that combines cozy mysteries with literature and adventure.
September 21, 2020
Interesting mystery, but with a few more 'iffy' elements for a Christian reader. Sadly, the characters also seem to get more of their direction in the story from Shakespeare, than from the Bible...
May 20, 2023
Absolutely enjoyable
This is such an intriguing mystery filled with many twists and turns to a great adventure with lovable and entertaining characters.
This is such an intriguing mystery filled with many twists and turns to a great adventure with lovable and entertaining characters.
January 21, 2019
I read this on #KindleUnlimited
July 3, 2013
Elizabeth and Richard are at a Shakespeare festival when the murders start.
A very clever story intertwined with the Shakespeare plays they are watching.
A very clever story intertwined with the Shakespeare plays they are watching.
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