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Ben Reese #3
Pursuit and Persuasion
ACADEMIC SLEUTH BEN REESE INVESTIGATES A CASE OF MURDER AMONG FRIENDS.
The sudden death of rich, generous Scottish professor Georgina Fletcher seems like a tragic accident. Indeed, American archivist Ben Reese can scarcely believe that it was not. But Georgina had foreseen her death and had laid down a secret trail of evidence pointing to a hardhearted murder committed by someone with much to gain if she died--or to lose if she lived. Was it the brilliant sculptor Georgina had supported? The beautiful student who is also her heir? Her late husband's business associates? Or a jealous colleague in her own department? It appears that someone very close to her not only killed with fiendish cleverness but wants to ensnare Ben like a blind rat in a live trap--from which he'll never escape....
The sudden death of rich, generous Scottish professor Georgina Fletcher seems like a tragic accident. Indeed, American archivist Ben Reese can scarcely believe that it was not. But Georgina had foreseen her death and had laid down a secret trail of evidence pointing to a hardhearted murder committed by someone with much to gain if she died--or to lose if she lived. Was it the brilliant sculptor Georgina had supported? The beautiful student who is also her heir? Her late husband's business associates? Or a jealous colleague in her own department? It appears that someone very close to her not only killed with fiendish cleverness but wants to ensnare Ben like a blind rat in a live trap--from which he'll never escape....
354 pages, Paperback
First published February 28, 2000
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About the author
Sally Wright
14 books38 followersSally Sluhan Wright was born in Hartford, Connecticut on January 31, 1947 to Clyde A. and Marian (Elliott) Sluhan. She graduated from Northwestern University in 1969 with a degree in Oral Interpretation of English Literature.
She authored the Ben Reese and Jo Grant series. Her first book and the first installment in the Ben Reese series, Publish & Perish, came out in 1997.
In 2001, she was nominated (finalist) for the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Pursuit & Persuasion, the third Ben Reese book.
She died on June 15, 2018 at her home in Bowling Green. She was 71.
She authored the Ben Reese and Jo Grant series. Her first book and the first installment in the Ben Reese series, Publish & Perish, came out in 1997.
In 2001, she was nominated (finalist) for the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Pursuit & Persuasion, the third Ben Reese book.
She died on June 15, 2018 at her home in Bowling Green. She was 71.
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October 13, 2017
This book was like reading a "Midsomer Murders" episode or some other British murder mystery drama. I loved the time period and setting: England/Scotland in the 1960s. For you non-romantics, there was little to no romance ... and for those of you who like "clean" books, I can't remember any swearing in this.
I do have a few technical/grammatical issues with this book, however. The words "a-tall" and "it-tis" were like sharp fingernails going down a blackboard - right on my nerves, every time! I even spotted a "there're" - is that even a word?? Additionally, when a character *thought*, like talking to himself/herself in her mind, the text would just appear normal ... no italics, no quotation marks. Like it made the jump from third person POV to first person POV. I can't explain it any better, but I'm sure you'll know it when you see it. This book is about 17 years old, so it is a bit "dated."
No suspense, no extramarital affairs, no blood and gore ... but I loved all the references to old books! And of course I loved all the horses and dogs that appeared throughout (:
I liked this book, but not enough to rush out and find more from this author. Apparently this is #3 in a series, but I think it worked very well as a standalone.
I do have a few technical/grammatical issues with this book, however. The words "a-tall" and "it-tis" were like sharp fingernails going down a blackboard - right on my nerves, every time! I even spotted a "there're" - is that even a word?? Additionally, when a character *thought*, like talking to himself/herself in her mind, the text would just appear normal ... no italics, no quotation marks. Like it made the jump from third person POV to first person POV. I can't explain it any better, but I'm sure you'll know it when you see it. This book is about 17 years old, so it is a bit "dated."
No suspense, no extramarital affairs, no blood and gore ... but I loved all the references to old books! And of course I loved all the horses and dogs that appeared throughout (:
I liked this book, but not enough to rush out and find more from this author. Apparently this is #3 in a series, but I think it worked very well as a standalone.
February 6, 2017
Love this new to me series.
October 19, 2018
Georgiana Fletcher comes to believe that murder has been committed and that she may become a victim. Georgiana, therefore, entrusts a letter to her landlady to be mailed to Ellen Fletcher should Georgiana die, however naturally.
As a scrupulously honest person, Georgiana does not name a suspect and adjures Ellen to find someone to help, rather than have friends and colleagues' lives disrupted by the police. Hence, Ellen turns to her boss/mentor Ben Reese.
There are altogether too many possibilities, which ensure plenty of twists and turns but left me turning back to the two plus pages of characters in irritation.
The solution hinges on Ben's expertise as an archivist and, in some respects, is reminiscent of John Dunning's Janaway series.
As a scrupulously honest person, Georgiana does not name a suspect and adjures Ellen to find someone to help, rather than have friends and colleagues' lives disrupted by the police. Hence, Ellen turns to her boss/mentor Ben Reese.
There are altogether too many possibilities, which ensure plenty of twists and turns but left me turning back to the two plus pages of characters in irritation.
The solution hinges on Ben's expertise as an archivist and, in some respects, is reminiscent of John Dunning's Janaway series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 30, 2017
Book collector gone bad
This book was okay, but I found it hard to keep track of the characters. I also didn't really feel all that interested in any of them. Perhaps the difficulty came from the conversion to an electronic book, but the size of the fonts kept changing and added to my lack of interest.
This book was okay, but I found it hard to keep track of the characters. I also didn't really feel all that interested in any of them. Perhaps the difficulty came from the conversion to an electronic book, but the size of the fonts kept changing and added to my lack of interest.
December 1, 2025
Deft, puzzling, with twists and turns I definitely didn't see coming. An insightful look at human nature, greed, fear, courage, love, and honor. As always, Been Reese (and his creator Sally Wright), have not disappointed.
April 27, 2018
Good English mystery
Set in the Oxford area and very English mystery. A bit slow moving at times but good. I enjoyed it.
Set in the Oxford area and very English mystery. A bit slow moving at times but good. I enjoyed it.
June 7, 2018
Good book
You people should just read this book yourselves and write your own review on this novel yourself and I really enjoyed reading this book very much so. Shelley MA
You people should just read this book yourselves and write your own review on this novel yourself and I really enjoyed reading this book very much so. Shelley MA
September 11, 2018
Old fashioned murder mystery set at a time when World War II was still a significant part of everyone's past.
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December 6, 2019I find the context one of the most engaging aspects of the novel. Set in 1960's England and Scotland, the time and place are characters in their own rights.
May 29, 2022
RATING GUIDE - 4.5 Stars. This was my 3rd read of PURSUIT AND PERSUASION. I enjoy this mystery series very much.
1= dnf/What was that?; 2= Nope, not for me; 3= This was okay; 3.3= I enjoyed this; 4= I ENJOYED THIS A LOT; 5= I LOVED THIS, IT WAS GREAT! (I seldom give 5 Stars).
PURSUIT AND PERSUASION is bk #3 of 6 in Sally Wright’s Ben Reese post WWII Mystery series. IMO, PURSUIT could be read as a standalone title, but (the main) character development begins with the prequel novel CODE OF SILENCE, continues in PUBLISH AND PERISH, #1 - throughout the entire series. I love the integrity and complexity of Ben Reese, the main character.
Widower Ben Reese is a WWII war veteran. His served as an Army Calvary Scout in intelligence and reconnaissance deep within enemy territory which placed him in Normandy the day before the invasion, in the midst of the Battle of the Bulge, and among the first to discover the victims of the Malme’dy Massacre. During a latter battle, Ben was terribly injured by large caliber weapon fire and shipped to England to begin a series of reconstructive surgeries and rehabilitation.
Setting ~ Scotland, June 1961
Now years later (post-WWII, and the time of the PURSUIT) Ben Reese, 37yrs and a widower of 4yrs, is a well respected History professor and archivist at a small, private college in Ohio. He is knowledgeable in identifying artifacts, coins, paintings and documents and is accomplished in quality restoration work. Yet during the evenings, Ben still struggles with occasional nightmares and flashbacks from the war and of his much beloved wife of 12 years. Ben is tall and rangy built, intelligent, observant, both a solitary and a reserved man with very few close friends.
Ben is in Scotland visiting 2 of those friends (while also wrapping up loose ends from the previous book, PRIDE AND PREDATOR) when he is contacted by the apprentice who works with him back home in Ohio. Ellen Winter has been thrust into a complicated personal tragedy while visiting Scotland. She is aware that her capable mentor, Ben Reese, is also in the area, not far away. She reaches out to him, requesting his advice and assistance in the matter - someone Ellen cared for very much has just died an unexpected and sudden death.
What I Liked about PURSUIT AND PERSUASION ~
1) PURSUIT (published 2000) is very well written and has held up very well over time. The characters are well described and believeable. I found myself responding to them as if they were real people.
2) The solving of the mystery kept my interest. I wasn’t sure of the antagonist’s identity until the very end. (I was actually wrong in my guess). I kept flipping the pages to see what would happen next.
3) As the book progresses, Ben’s back story is gradually revealed, unfolding his character while providing a better understanding of who he is.
4) It is Ben’ perspective in this series that makes it work for me. I need to like and respect the main characters as well as the writing, itself, for me to enjoy the book. In PURSUIT AND PERSUASION I find both.
5) The inclusion of Georgina’s poetry and the revelations regarding its author added another fascinating layer to this mystery.
6) Wright interweaves questions about choice, integrity, humanity, personal beliefs, destiny and purpose throughout. Each time I read this series, I am challenged to not only enjoy the mystery but to ponder more.
Other Comments -
1) WATCHES also provides a sampling of the type of projects and consignments an esteemed archivist who is also an artifact expert, restorer might accept. I found this interesting.
2) Another interesting fact is that Ms Wright created the Ben Reese character after a real person who actually served as an Army Scout Ranger during WWII and was present in the battles mentioned in this series. As civilians, the debt we owe these men and women is immeasurable. (Author notes in closing comments).
Who Might Enjoy the Ben Reese Mystery series ~
This series might be enjoyed by readers of:
1) Classic Mysteries
2) British Mysteries
3) Historical Mysteries (particularly WWII era)
4) Readers who prefer complicated main characters
5) Readers who enjoy thought-provoking novels vs (or as an alternative to) “action-packed” novels.
6) Readers who enjoy an occasional diversion from their other genres and reading material.
READER CAUTIONS - IMO, appropriate to YA to Adult.
VIOLENCE - PG. Although this is a Murder Mystery, the details are not described in a dark or graphic manner.
PROFANITY - None.
SEXUAL SITUATIONS - None.
1= dnf/What was that?; 2= Nope, not for me; 3= This was okay; 3.3= I enjoyed this; 4= I ENJOYED THIS A LOT; 5= I LOVED THIS, IT WAS GREAT! (I seldom give 5 Stars).
PURSUIT AND PERSUASION is bk #3 of 6 in Sally Wright’s Ben Reese post WWII Mystery series. IMO, PURSUIT could be read as a standalone title, but (the main) character development begins with the prequel novel CODE OF SILENCE, continues in PUBLISH AND PERISH, #1 - throughout the entire series. I love the integrity and complexity of Ben Reese, the main character.
Widower Ben Reese is a WWII war veteran. His served as an Army Calvary Scout in intelligence and reconnaissance deep within enemy territory which placed him in Normandy the day before the invasion, in the midst of the Battle of the Bulge, and among the first to discover the victims of the Malme’dy Massacre. During a latter battle, Ben was terribly injured by large caliber weapon fire and shipped to England to begin a series of reconstructive surgeries and rehabilitation.
Setting ~ Scotland, June 1961
Now years later (post-WWII, and the time of the PURSUIT) Ben Reese, 37yrs and a widower of 4yrs, is a well respected History professor and archivist at a small, private college in Ohio. He is knowledgeable in identifying artifacts, coins, paintings and documents and is accomplished in quality restoration work. Yet during the evenings, Ben still struggles with occasional nightmares and flashbacks from the war and of his much beloved wife of 12 years. Ben is tall and rangy built, intelligent, observant, both a solitary and a reserved man with very few close friends.
Ben is in Scotland visiting 2 of those friends (while also wrapping up loose ends from the previous book, PRIDE AND PREDATOR) when he is contacted by the apprentice who works with him back home in Ohio. Ellen Winter has been thrust into a complicated personal tragedy while visiting Scotland. She is aware that her capable mentor, Ben Reese, is also in the area, not far away. She reaches out to him, requesting his advice and assistance in the matter - someone Ellen cared for very much has just died an unexpected and sudden death.
What I Liked about PURSUIT AND PERSUASION ~
1) PURSUIT (published 2000) is very well written and has held up very well over time. The characters are well described and believeable. I found myself responding to them as if they were real people.
2) The solving of the mystery kept my interest. I wasn’t sure of the antagonist’s identity until the very end. (I was actually wrong in my guess). I kept flipping the pages to see what would happen next.
3) As the book progresses, Ben’s back story is gradually revealed, unfolding his character while providing a better understanding of who he is.
4) It is Ben’ perspective in this series that makes it work for me. I need to like and respect the main characters as well as the writing, itself, for me to enjoy the book. In PURSUIT AND PERSUASION I find both.
5) The inclusion of Georgina’s poetry and the revelations regarding its author added another fascinating layer to this mystery.
6) Wright interweaves questions about choice, integrity, humanity, personal beliefs, destiny and purpose throughout. Each time I read this series, I am challenged to not only enjoy the mystery but to ponder more.
Other Comments -
1) WATCHES also provides a sampling of the type of projects and consignments an esteemed archivist who is also an artifact expert, restorer might accept. I found this interesting.
2) Another interesting fact is that Ms Wright created the Ben Reese character after a real person who actually served as an Army Scout Ranger during WWII and was present in the battles mentioned in this series. As civilians, the debt we owe these men and women is immeasurable. (Author notes in closing comments).
Who Might Enjoy the Ben Reese Mystery series ~
This series might be enjoyed by readers of:
1) Classic Mysteries
2) British Mysteries
3) Historical Mysteries (particularly WWII era)
4) Readers who prefer complicated main characters
5) Readers who enjoy thought-provoking novels vs (or as an alternative to) “action-packed” novels.
6) Readers who enjoy an occasional diversion from their other genres and reading material.
READER CAUTIONS - IMO, appropriate to YA to Adult.
VIOLENCE - PG. Although this is a Murder Mystery, the details are not described in a dark or graphic manner.
PROFANITY - None.
SEXUAL SITUATIONS - None.
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November 3, 2019Synopsis: Georgina Fletcher was a troubled Scottish academic before her seemingly natural death. Archivist Ben Reese thinks it's murder.
December 14, 2013
#3 in the Ben Reese series. Finalist 2001 Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original. This 2000 entry follows the adventures of Ben Reese, an archivist at a small Ohio college, in the U.K. A professor has died in Oxford, apparently as a result of food poisoning, and has left her estate to Ben Reese's apprentice. The prof left behind a note to be opened in case of her death and Ellen Winter, her heiress, asks for Ben's help investigating her death. Coincidences, the hallmark of this series, abound - almost all the suspects were in or near Oxford when the professor took ill and dies. The series is more than saved, however, by some extremely intelligent writing. Especially recommended for lovers of literary, British mysteries.
Ben Reese series - explores the issues of human possessiveness and self-obsession, highlighting how lust for what we want can lead us astray. Scottish professor Georgina Fletcher has died of "natural causes," but not before writing a letter asking for an investigation into her death. American archivist Ben Reese takes up the dangerous challenge that starts out with a sixteenth-century stabbing and incorporates elements of falconry, tire making, microbiology, and book collecting before Georgina's hidden poems eventually help him find the killer.
Ben Reese series - explores the issues of human possessiveness and self-obsession, highlighting how lust for what we want can lead us astray. Scottish professor Georgina Fletcher has died of "natural causes," but not before writing a letter asking for an investigation into her death. American archivist Ben Reese takes up the dangerous challenge that starts out with a sixteenth-century stabbing and incorporates elements of falconry, tire making, microbiology, and book collecting before Georgina's hidden poems eventually help him find the killer.
June 11, 2014
Not a bad mystery, but not entirely easy to read. First, it was the weirdly hyphenated words like at-tall or it-tis. I kept having to reread, wondering what disease they were talking about (something-itis, what?) Surely, there are better way to convey an accent? Then, I realized the font kept changing size, not just from page to page or chapter to chapter, but continually. It was too small, so I bumped it up, then it got HUGE. Next thing, someone was speaking in italics and I had to squint, then it became a reasonable size, then it would get Reader' Digest Edition for the Blind big again. This was a proper Kindle edition, not something reformatted for the device, so it was just peculiar. I've not had the problem before.
Add in the lack of punctuation or clear delineation of who was talking (or thinking), and it became impossible to keep track of any clues. The POV kept changing, as well.
All together, this made it not a mystery I could really feel I could compete with the detective to solve, but more the type you're just along for the ride. The series seems to have its fans, but I'm wondering how many you have to read before you have all the pieces and become that attached.
Add in the lack of punctuation or clear delineation of who was talking (or thinking), and it became impossible to keep track of any clues. The POV kept changing, as well.
All together, this made it not a mystery I could really feel I could compete with the detective to solve, but more the type you're just along for the ride. The series seems to have its fans, but I'm wondering how many you have to read before you have all the pieces and become that attached.
January 14, 2013
Own.
I don't want to write this review. I want to read the next book.
I think I love Ben Reese more than I love Lord Peter Wimsey. He's more ruggedly American.
Set immediately following Pride and Predator, Pursuit and Persuasion is the story of a woman who anticipates her own murder, her suspicions as to whodunit (which she takes to the grave), and Ben Reese's attempt to solve the mystery.
This mystery revolves around collections, books, and what it means to be human. How do we order our affections, what do we most love and prioritizing appropriately. Do we love knowledge? Do we love books? Do we love people? And how do we love these things: in the secret darkness or in the open light?
Wright does such an excellent job of writing people; she gives them their own voices and motivations. My biggest complaint is that perhaps there are too many, it's hard to keep them straight without the List of Characters in the front of the book.
I don't want to write this review. I want to read the next book.
I think I love Ben Reese more than I love Lord Peter Wimsey. He's more ruggedly American.
Set immediately following Pride and Predator, Pursuit and Persuasion is the story of a woman who anticipates her own murder, her suspicions as to whodunit (which she takes to the grave), and Ben Reese's attempt to solve the mystery.
This mystery revolves around collections, books, and what it means to be human. How do we order our affections, what do we most love and prioritizing appropriately. Do we love knowledge? Do we love books? Do we love people? And how do we love these things: in the secret darkness or in the open light?
Wright does such an excellent job of writing people; she gives them their own voices and motivations. My biggest complaint is that perhaps there are too many, it's hard to keep them straight without the List of Characters in the front of the book.
October 14, 2008
Ben Reese is back, and still in Scotland. This time he's searching for the truth about the death of professor Georgina Fletcher-and he doesn't even know if it was really a murder! What he does know is that a student of his who was a friend of Georgina received a letter from Georgina, written before she died, saying that if she died, no matter how innocent it may seem, to have a detective look into it. As Ben unravels the clues, a trail of murder leads him to the real killer.
Very dramatic I know. But it is a wonderful story. What I like most is the fact that Wright doesn't depend on a whole bunch of grisly death described in detail or shocking sex scenes. She doesn't go for shock, there is some actual intelligent thinking involved.
Very dramatic I know. But it is a wonderful story. What I like most is the fact that Wright doesn't depend on a whole bunch of grisly death described in detail or shocking sex scenes. She doesn't go for shock, there is some actual intelligent thinking involved.
May 7, 2015
The story is about obsession. There was a bit of confusion for me over the time periods involved but I think by the end I was clear. The obsessed person who wants all the ancient books for himself and will kill to get them starts out in his quest when he is very young. Now he is old but more obsessed than ever and people are dying.
A man from America, Ben Reese, comes to help out a friend who has inherited an estate home. She inherited it because her dear friend who owns the home has discovered that her ancestors stole it from the girl's ancestors. So when the owner dies under mysterious circumstances, she comes to see whether she will keep it or not. Ben is there to help but becomes interested in the reason why the woman died.
A man from America, Ben Reese, comes to help out a friend who has inherited an estate home. She inherited it because her dear friend who owns the home has discovered that her ancestors stole it from the girl's ancestors. So when the owner dies under mysterious circumstances, she comes to see whether she will keep it or not. Ben is there to help but becomes interested in the reason why the woman died.
May 3, 2016
I loved the Scottish setting of this third in the series by Sally Wright. The protagonist is intelligent and insightful and the plots are interesting and twisty-turny enough to hold my attention. The author has a few odd quirks of dialect that became annoying - the lengthening of rrrr's to show a Scottish burr, the use of 'a-tall' that bugged me after a while. Okay, we get that a lot of Scots live in Scotland and that they have some local dialects, but a little goes a long way.
Other than that, and the annoying lack of romance/sex, the book and series are entertaining. It's a good series to read late at night on my Kindle before I go to sleep. Gripping, but not too much to prevent slumber.
Other than that, and the annoying lack of romance/sex, the book and series are entertaining. It's a good series to read late at night on my Kindle before I go to sleep. Gripping, but not too much to prevent slumber.
August 30, 2012
Perhaps I had a badly formatted copy, perhaps it was meant to be like that but I didn't like the changing font sizes. It went to huge (very few words on the screen) to tiny (too small to read because I had altered the huge font size to make it smaller)
Whichever it was annoying to try and read.
I also didn't like the way the characters were always saying "a-tall" Just a niggle - but one that would probably stop me from reading more in this series.
Which is probably a shame as I did enjoy the story.
June 13, 2014
I dislike books where an accent is part of story. In this case, a Scottish accent where the r's are rolled. One cannot extend every word which includes an r, with rrr's, neither can you not because that causes inconsistencies. So don't do it!!!
Also, I cannot abide characters who are made to 'pop' things into their mouths - usually food. However in one case, one of the characters popped a pipe into his mouth. The author neglected to say whether it was lit or not.
Some glaring grammatical errors, some excruciating 'poetry'. Not the best book I have ever read
Also, I cannot abide characters who are made to 'pop' things into their mouths - usually food. However in one case, one of the characters popped a pipe into his mouth. The author neglected to say whether it was lit or not.
Some glaring grammatical errors, some excruciating 'poetry'. Not the best book I have ever read
August 27, 2012
Ben Reese is a truly admirable series protagonist. That the series is set in the 1960s and has many qualities of those old fashioned classic mysteries of the 1930s and 1940s make it, for me, all the more enjoyable. So far I have read only Pursuit and Persuasion but Sally S. Wright's style and substance have left me wanting more. Character driven plot and interesting setting make it just my cup of tea.
May 13, 2012
I stumbled onto the Ben Reese books by accident and am happy that I did. The stories are filled with wonderfully delicious details of Scotland and the books made me want to return there. The protagonist is so believable - a World War II Army Ranger turned university archivist - that he's someone I can easily imagine.
June 5, 2014
It would have been a 3-star, but the author drops in such nice historical and academic references as well as philosophical jewels that I gave it one more. I'll read more Ben Reese mysteries. Thanks to my sister, Annette, for passing this on to me. I'm always leery of series with alliterative titles, but I forgive Ms. Wright based on substantial content.
August 8, 2014
Great historical mystery
This book is very well written and I enjoyed the characters and the plot. However, I found the descriptions of landscape and small events to be very tedious and wordy when they didnt need to be to move the story along. To me, these overly descriptive sentences are just too much filler.
I learned some interesting history from parts of the book.
This book is very well written and I enjoyed the characters and the plot. However, I found the descriptions of landscape and small events to be very tedious and wordy when they didnt need to be to move the story along. To me, these overly descriptive sentences are just too much filler.
I learned some interesting history from parts of the book.
January 6, 2015
Georgina Fletcher believes she is about to be murdered and writes a letter asking a friend to investigate even if her death is ruled natural. Ben Reese's investigation turns up several likely suspects.
I didn't like when the Scottish accent was spelt out - I felt that it was not need and distracted from the story, plus the changeable font sizes.
I didn't like when the Scottish accent was spelt out - I felt that it was not need and distracted from the story, plus the changeable font sizes.
August 14, 2016
A pretty good addition to the Ben Reese series. Good characters.
Contrary to several other readers, I didn't mind the little clues to accent that are included. It helped me remember who's who,, and it didn't make for difficult reading, unlike some books I could mention (I'm looking at you, Mark Twain!).
Contrary to several other readers, I didn't mind the little clues to accent that are included. It helped me remember who's who,, and it didn't make for difficult reading, unlike some books I could mention (I'm looking at you, Mark Twain!).
June 19, 2014
This was an excellent, exciting and mystery twisting story. The characters were well crafted and though I know nothing about rare book collecting, there was plenty of explanation regarding this obsession.
August 25, 2014
I did not expect to like this book so much! it was given to me so I had no idea what I was getting in to but this is actually interesting. the Scottish jargan was a bit different for me but interesting enough read to keep me entertaned.
September 13, 2014
This book was terrible. the premise was very interesting but the content was dry, boring, and downright uninspiring. The descriptions were vast and yet vapid at the same time. I was really disappointed.
April 30, 2016
I tried to like this book and for a while there I did. But it was just too slow and making progress with the plot that I lost interest. I read the whole thing but I can't tell you "who-done it" even though I just finished. Makes me sad as I really wanted to like it.
May 8, 2007
#3 in the Ben Reese, Archivist series
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