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Den of Antiquity #14
Death of a Rug Lord
Business isn't booming for antiques dealer Abigail Timberlake Washburn. A local rug store is luring away her customers with its rock-bottom prices. Eager to check out the competition, Abby is delighted to find a priceless Persian amid the cut-rate carpets—and shocked when Gwendolyn Spears, the store's beleaguered owner, begs her to take it home! Abby feels more than a little guilty about getting such a great deal . . . especially when Gwendolyn is found dead the next morning.
Investigating the brutal murder, Abby soon discovers that the prized Orientals of Charleston's society dames are nothing more than cheap fakes . . . and that a dangerous thief will do anything to pull the rug out from under her.
Investigating the brutal murder, Abby soon discovers that the prized Orientals of Charleston's society dames are nothing more than cheap fakes . . . and that a dangerous thief will do anything to pull the rug out from under her.
294 pages, Paperback
First published May 27, 2008
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Tamar Myers
62 books293 followersTamar Myers was born and raised in the Belgian Congo (now just the Congo). Her parents were missionaries to a tribe which, at that time, were known as headhunters and used human skulls for drinking cups. Hers was the first white family ever to peacefully coexist with the tribe, and Tamar grew up fluent in the local trade language. Because of her pale blue eyes, Tamar’s nickname was Ugly Eyes.
Tamar grew up eating elephant, hippopotamus and even monkey. She attended a boarding school that was two days away by truck, and sometimes it was necessary to wade through crocodile infested waters to reach it. Other dangers she encountered as a child were cobras, deadly green mambas, and the voracious armies of driver ants that ate every animal (and human) that didn’t get out of their way.
In 1960 the Congo, which had been a Belgian colony, became an independent nation. There followed a period of retribution (for heinous crimes committed against the Congolese by the Belgians) in which many Whites were killed. Tamar and her family fled the Congo, but returned a year later. By then a number of civil wars were raging, and the family’s residence was often in the line of fire. In 1964, after living through three years of war, the family returned to the United States permanently.
Tamar was sixteen when her family settled in America, and she immediately underwent severe culture shock. She didn’t know how to dial a telephone, cross a street at a stoplight, or use a vending machine. She lucked out, however, by meeting her husband, Jeffrey, on her first day in an American high school. They literally bumped heads while he was leaving, and she entering, the Civics classroom.
Tamar now calls Charlotte, NC home. She lives with her husband, plus a Basenji dog named Pagan, a Bengal cat named Nkashama, and an orange tabby rescue cat named Dumpster Boy. She and her husband are of the Jewish faith, the animals are not.
Tamar enjoys gardening (she is a Master Gardner), bonsai, travel, painting and, of course, reading. She loves Thai and Indian food, and antique jewelry. She plans to visit Machu Pichu in the near future.
Series:
* Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery
* Den of Antiquity Mystery
Tamar grew up eating elephant, hippopotamus and even monkey. She attended a boarding school that was two days away by truck, and sometimes it was necessary to wade through crocodile infested waters to reach it. Other dangers she encountered as a child were cobras, deadly green mambas, and the voracious armies of driver ants that ate every animal (and human) that didn’t get out of their way.
In 1960 the Congo, which had been a Belgian colony, became an independent nation. There followed a period of retribution (for heinous crimes committed against the Congolese by the Belgians) in which many Whites were killed. Tamar and her family fled the Congo, but returned a year later. By then a number of civil wars were raging, and the family’s residence was often in the line of fire. In 1964, after living through three years of war, the family returned to the United States permanently.
Tamar was sixteen when her family settled in America, and she immediately underwent severe culture shock. She didn’t know how to dial a telephone, cross a street at a stoplight, or use a vending machine. She lucked out, however, by meeting her husband, Jeffrey, on her first day in an American high school. They literally bumped heads while he was leaving, and she entering, the Civics classroom.
Tamar now calls Charlotte, NC home. She lives with her husband, plus a Basenji dog named Pagan, a Bengal cat named Nkashama, and an orange tabby rescue cat named Dumpster Boy. She and her husband are of the Jewish faith, the animals are not.
Tamar enjoys gardening (she is a Master Gardner), bonsai, travel, painting and, of course, reading. She loves Thai and Indian food, and antique jewelry. She plans to visit Machu Pichu in the near future.
Series:
* Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery
* Den of Antiquity Mystery
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August 7, 2022
This was undoubtedly the most meandering and pointless entry in the series . . . so far. (It's entirely possible I'm hate reading them now, but with only two more to go, I'm gonna finish them all, dammit!)
It looks like someone is guilty of switching valuable handmade rugs with cheap machine-made imitations, and, for some reason, Abby's on the case.
Some of Myers' lines made me chuckle, including this gem:
Reading is fundamental, and if more fundamentalists read, there might be fewer of them.
But, on the whole . . . this was a waste of time.
It looks like someone is guilty of switching valuable handmade rugs with cheap machine-made imitations, and, for some reason, Abby's on the case.
Some of Myers' lines made me chuckle, including this gem:
Reading is fundamental, and if more fundamentalists read, there might be fewer of them.
But, on the whole . . . this was a waste of time.
June 15, 2009
This was an airplane book so it fulfilled its purpose. Perhaps Tamar Myers has adult ADD and writes like she talks? (I did chuckle at UpChuck = Northern Charleston, S.C.) "Who, pray tell, are these people? Oh Lordy, they look like Lithuanian acrobats to me; I saw some once on the Ed Sullivan show who dressed just like that. Abby, are you being held hostage by insurgents from the Baltics?" Perhaps I should have started with #1 in the series...
October 3, 2019
I absolutely love this series and I couldn't wait for this installment to be published. The world of antique dealer Abigail Washburn is always a pleasant place to visit despite the high murder rate in her vicinity. Even she has noticed it and after a dead body shows up early in this book Abby makes a quip about finding as many bodies as Jessica Fletcher. Despite the murder and mayhem though it is always fun to pay a visit to Abby and her family and friends. This is one mystery series where one just never knows what might happen next.
Despite my enthusiasm for this book or more probably because of it, I found the first half of the book to be a bit of a let down. The dialogue between the characters seems a tad forced and not nearly as crisp as it usually is and the comedic timing that this author usually has down to a science was way off the mark on occasion. The whole bit with Aunt Nanny and the tomato aspic was just way over the top and while the Aunt Nanny side plot is usually entertaining in this case it was just very flat. To be honest a good part of the first half of the book was flat and I found myself struggling to read it. Some of the funniest characters in the series barely make an appearance in this book and their absence is very noticeable.
On the bright side, things really pick up in the second half of the book. Once Abby and her mother hit the road in search of a bunch of Oriental rug counterfeiters the story finds itself and roars to life. Abby and her mother Mozella are the only two recurring characters in this series that play any role at all in the road trip but despite the lack of the supporting cast the author pulls off the second half of the book beautifully. The dialogue becomes crisp again and the laughs just keep on coming. Before the trip back to their hometown of Rock Hill is over the bad guys go down, (It's a cozy so it obviously has a happy ending.) Abby learns that she was conceived in a vehicle on a dirt road outside of town and half the state of South Carolina is put to work catching live chickens that have gotten loose on I-26. Apparently they did a good job too because I just traveled that stretch of road and I didn't see one single chicken.
The strong finish helps but this isn't by any means the best book in this series. I still enjoyed it a great deal though.
Despite my enthusiasm for this book or more probably because of it, I found the first half of the book to be a bit of a let down. The dialogue between the characters seems a tad forced and not nearly as crisp as it usually is and the comedic timing that this author usually has down to a science was way off the mark on occasion. The whole bit with Aunt Nanny and the tomato aspic was just way over the top and while the Aunt Nanny side plot is usually entertaining in this case it was just very flat. To be honest a good part of the first half of the book was flat and I found myself struggling to read it. Some of the funniest characters in the series barely make an appearance in this book and their absence is very noticeable.
On the bright side, things really pick up in the second half of the book. Once Abby and her mother hit the road in search of a bunch of Oriental rug counterfeiters the story finds itself and roars to life. Abby and her mother Mozella are the only two recurring characters in this series that play any role at all in the road trip but despite the lack of the supporting cast the author pulls off the second half of the book beautifully. The dialogue becomes crisp again and the laughs just keep on coming. Before the trip back to their hometown of Rock Hill is over the bad guys go down, (It's a cozy so it obviously has a happy ending.) Abby learns that she was conceived in a vehicle on a dirt road outside of town and half the state of South Carolina is put to work catching live chickens that have gotten loose on I-26. Apparently they did a good job too because I just traveled that stretch of road and I didn't see one single chicken.
The strong finish helps but this isn't by any means the best book in this series. I still enjoyed it a great deal though.
March 3, 2020
I truly forget how much I love the Den of Antiquity series by Ms. Myers. For some reason this series and author get lost in my list of books to read. I need to make sure that stops happening.
In this adventure, Den of Antiquities owner Abigail (Abby) Washburn is having an issue with a local rug store stealing away her customers with their low prices. Soon, the owner of the rug store is found murdered and Abby’s determined to find out why. While checking things out, she discovers that local society members have been ripped off, their prized rugs have been stolen and replaced with well made fakes. Now Abby has two mysteries on her hands, unless the two are linked.
With snarky characters, wonderful writing, and an intriguing plot, Ms. Myers kept me engaged throughout. I love reminiscing about my time in Charleston, SC and can picture most of the places discussed in the book. I also loved the reporters name in the restaurant scene, very clever and a wonderful way to poke fun at oneself. I definitely recommend this series and this author if you’re a lover of cozy mysteries.
In this adventure, Den of Antiquities owner Abigail (Abby) Washburn is having an issue with a local rug store stealing away her customers with their low prices. Soon, the owner of the rug store is found murdered and Abby’s determined to find out why. While checking things out, she discovers that local society members have been ripped off, their prized rugs have been stolen and replaced with well made fakes. Now Abby has two mysteries on her hands, unless the two are linked.
With snarky characters, wonderful writing, and an intriguing plot, Ms. Myers kept me engaged throughout. I love reminiscing about my time in Charleston, SC and can picture most of the places discussed in the book. I also loved the reporters name in the restaurant scene, very clever and a wonderful way to poke fun at oneself. I definitely recommend this series and this author if you’re a lover of cozy mysteries.
December 1, 2018
I always feel somewhat post when reading her mysteries. Some of the jokes I just don’t get. Or don’t find funny. But the plot line was pretty decent. Imitation oriental rugs make for an interesting read. I didn’t like all the players in this either. I thought her husband was wishy washy. Her mother was a tad too cutesy.
August 17, 2020
I don't know whether this prolific author's vein has run thin, or I am not in a mood for light silliness in the current climate. I found the ending pretty unconvincing, but reading the book kept me amused enough.
October 22, 2020
I gave this two stars because it has a lot of chatter. The story is about a antique dealer named Abigail Washburn in Charleston SC where there is a rug store next door. It appears that the rug store is luring her customers for oriental rugs and Abigail is sure they are selling fake rugs.
July 6, 2021
These books (The Den of Antiquity series as well as the Amish series) are just great fun. Silly, irreverent, stories with hysterical characters and unlikely adventures. I've been reading nearly one a day lately and I'll be sad when I run out of them.
April 9, 2018
Scrambled and flailing story with crazy characters seemingly chucked in at random. I finished it only because it was the only book I had with me.
April 21, 2020
I didn't even finish it. Too confusing and chaotic for a new reader of the series.
November 25, 2020
Just silly.
November 9, 2021
The more I read this series the humor that her Amish series has is coming thru
March 29, 2011
Abigail Timberlake knows when something is valuable - she runs The Den of Antiquity, an antique store. So she is naturally curious when a local rug store is selling good rugs at rock bottom prices and even more curious when the manager gives her an expensive rug for free. She thinks the manager may be sending her some kind of message but before she can figure out what the message might be the manager is found dead in Charleston Harbor wrapped in a rug. Abby decides to investigate the murder and before she knows it she is involved with fake royalty, fake rugs, and fake friends.
"Death of a Rug Lord" is a very funny if light mystery. The emphasis in the book is on humor and there are plenty of laugh out loud moments starting with the characters. All of them are larger than life (C.J. literally) and eccentric. Mozella, Abby's mother, is a prime example as she dresses and talks like a 1950's TV character (author Tamar Myers explains this by saying Mozella has dressed that way since her husband died in 1958, which may either be a joke or a mistake - either way it doesn't fit in with Abby's age, but Myers never lets reality get in the way of a good joke). And there are plenty of jokes, plays on words, puns, etc. in the book. All of this makes for a very humorous book.
While the book is very funny, lost amid all the humor is any real plot. Yes, there is a murder, but it is almost impossible to figure out who the killer is since characters come in and out of the story. Several times Abby will set off to do one thing that sets up a chain of events so funny that by the end Myers seems to have forgotten what she originally planned to write. While regular characters the Rob-Bobs are in the book quite a bit, old favorites Wynnell and C.J. only make cameo appearances and soon disappear altogether leaving an unfinished plot line involving C.J. Myers does introduce some nice twists into the plot involving some of the characters, but it is not the most tightly plotted mystery that I've read.
"Death of a Rug Lord" is perfect for those that like light, funny books (think Janet Evanovich) but look elsewhere if you want to read a well plotted, well developed mystery.
"Death of a Rug Lord" is a very funny if light mystery. The emphasis in the book is on humor and there are plenty of laugh out loud moments starting with the characters. All of them are larger than life (C.J. literally) and eccentric. Mozella, Abby's mother, is a prime example as she dresses and talks like a 1950's TV character (author Tamar Myers explains this by saying Mozella has dressed that way since her husband died in 1958, which may either be a joke or a mistake - either way it doesn't fit in with Abby's age, but Myers never lets reality get in the way of a good joke). And there are plenty of jokes, plays on words, puns, etc. in the book. All of this makes for a very humorous book.
While the book is very funny, lost amid all the humor is any real plot. Yes, there is a murder, but it is almost impossible to figure out who the killer is since characters come in and out of the story. Several times Abby will set off to do one thing that sets up a chain of events so funny that by the end Myers seems to have forgotten what she originally planned to write. While regular characters the Rob-Bobs are in the book quite a bit, old favorites Wynnell and C.J. only make cameo appearances and soon disappear altogether leaving an unfinished plot line involving C.J. Myers does introduce some nice twists into the plot involving some of the characters, but it is not the most tightly plotted mystery that I've read.
"Death of a Rug Lord" is perfect for those that like light, funny books (think Janet Evanovich) but look elsewhere if you want to read a well plotted, well developed mystery.
February 4, 2010
As a huge fan of Myers' "Den of Antiquity" series, I was supremely disappointed with this particular book, for a number of reasons.
In comparison to the previous mysteries in this series, I found Death of a Rug Lord to be continually veering off into distraction. Such as the dialogue between the characters, which kept meandering off into what I think the author was trying to attempt at comedy routines. I became lost when Abby and one of the Rob-Bobs found the computer office at Kitty's house and we were spun upon a weird tangent with a 23-year old making out with a drag queen...? Huh? From that point on, it was extremely hard to stay on track with the "real" conversations because the goofiness was out of control. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE silliness and humor in books, but this was so far off the charts that it wasn't even enjoyable. It was like watching a corny junior high school play.
I lost interest in this book in its entirety less than halfway through, but I stuck with it because I'm a huge fan of this series and of Tamar Myers. Normally you can count on these books to help you through a tough day or just for plain, sheer enjoyment and relaxation.
I also really missed interaction with C.J. and Mozella Wiggins. Although they were both featured in this book, it wasn't enough to sate me. The Rob-Bob's are nice characters, but not electric enough to build an entire storyline involving them as prime characters.
In comparison to the previous mysteries in this series, I found Death of a Rug Lord to be continually veering off into distraction. Such as the dialogue between the characters, which kept meandering off into what I think the author was trying to attempt at comedy routines. I became lost when Abby and one of the Rob-Bobs found the computer office at Kitty's house and we were spun upon a weird tangent with a 23-year old making out with a drag queen...? Huh? From that point on, it was extremely hard to stay on track with the "real" conversations because the goofiness was out of control. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE silliness and humor in books, but this was so far off the charts that it wasn't even enjoyable. It was like watching a corny junior high school play.
I lost interest in this book in its entirety less than halfway through, but I stuck with it because I'm a huge fan of this series and of Tamar Myers. Normally you can count on these books to help you through a tough day or just for plain, sheer enjoyment and relaxation.
I also really missed interaction with C.J. and Mozella Wiggins. Although they were both featured in this book, it wasn't enough to sate me. The Rob-Bob's are nice characters, but not electric enough to build an entire storyline involving them as prime characters.
May 6, 2009
I'm not quite sure how to describe this one. Once again, Tamar Myers has tickled my funny bone with her antebellum wit overflowing in this hilarious series. It was truly laugh out loud. The mystery almost played out in the background behind the characters, but on the other hand I found a lot more characterization in this book than earlier ones I've read; the characters grew some in this outing.
Someone is switching priceless oriental rugs with machine copies and no one has been aware until Abby's very own purchase became the latest ruse. Abby owns the Den of Antiquity and is an expert in antiques so this was quite a blow! Put that together with Abby's June Cleaver-mother who has changed nothing, including her crinoline style, from the day her husband died in the 1950s, the zany C.J. who is full of incredible stories about everything and nothing, and all the other quirky characters and some new ones too, and you have hilarity and mayhem... and a solved crime. This is #14 in the series and I feel it concentrated considerably more on the Keystone Kops type of solving with all characters on board than usual. Great entertainment for a quick cozy read.
Tamar also writes the "Pennsylvania Dutch" series featuring Magdalena Yoder who runs a very unique Amish Bed & Breakfast, another hilarious cozy mystery series, includes recipes.
Someone is switching priceless oriental rugs with machine copies and no one has been aware until Abby's very own purchase became the latest ruse. Abby owns the Den of Antiquity and is an expert in antiques so this was quite a blow! Put that together with Abby's June Cleaver-mother who has changed nothing, including her crinoline style, from the day her husband died in the 1950s, the zany C.J. who is full of incredible stories about everything and nothing, and all the other quirky characters and some new ones too, and you have hilarity and mayhem... and a solved crime. This is #14 in the series and I feel it concentrated considerably more on the Keystone Kops type of solving with all characters on board than usual. Great entertainment for a quick cozy read.
Tamar also writes the "Pennsylvania Dutch" series featuring Magdalena Yoder who runs a very unique Amish Bed & Breakfast, another hilarious cozy mystery series, includes recipes.
March 17, 2015
In Death of a Rug Lord, by Tamar Myers, petite yet feisty Abigail Timberlake Washburn, denizen of Charleston, South Carolina, and owner of antique store Den of Antiquity, is surprised to learn that the cream of Charleston society has been gulled into accepting inferior machine-made copies of original Persian rugs, and she feels that she has no choice but to investigate. But little does she know how dangerous a group she might come up against, placing herself and her force-of-nature Mama in the gravest of peril.... This is something like the 14th book in Myers' long-running series featuring Abigail, her mother and various friends and relations; I've dipped into it once in a while, but have never felt the need to follow the series obsessively. Myers' style is breezy and often funny, but really this series is lighter than a feather in terms of story and character. A silly read for the summer, and nothing more.
October 28, 2016
Book 14 in the Den of Antiquity series. Abby finds herself in a business slump. A new rug store is luring away her customers with rock bottom prices even though they are antique rugs. She decides to check out her competition and is amazed to find a priceless Persian rug amid the cut-rate carpets. She approaches the store manager, Gwendolyn to verify the price and is shocked when the manager insists that she take the rug home for the price listed. Abby feels guilty about such a steal especially when Gwendolyn is found dead the next morning wrapped in a cheap rug.
While attending social gatherings with her friends and family, Abby discovers that valuable rugs are going missing from some of Charleston's elite families and have been replaced with cheap fakes. Now Abby is convinced Gwendolyn was trying to send her a message but will she be able to find out who is stealing the valuable rugs before anymore disappear and anyone else gets hurt?
While attending social gatherings with her friends and family, Abby discovers that valuable rugs are going missing from some of Charleston's elite families and have been replaced with cheap fakes. Now Abby is convinced Gwendolyn was trying to send her a message but will she be able to find out who is stealing the valuable rugs before anymore disappear and anyone else gets hurt?
March 11, 2014
Abigail (Abby) Timberlake Washburn is at it again, getting involved in a murder and almost getting herself and her mother killed in the process.
Abby stumbles onto a racket where a company is picking up priceless oriental rugs to be cleaned, but people receiving back excellent newly-made imitations instead of their priceless rugs. Abby accidently discovers the exchange when she spills food onto a supposedly priceless rug and tries to clean up her mess so that the rug is not ruined. Being an antiques dealer, Abby knows what to look for in a real antique rug, and this rug isn't the one of them.
As usual Abby becomes a sleuth to uncover the truth and gets in way too deep. Humor, quirky characters, and mystery again each play a part in this entertaining episode of this series, Den of Antiquity.
Abby stumbles onto a racket where a company is picking up priceless oriental rugs to be cleaned, but people receiving back excellent newly-made imitations instead of their priceless rugs. Abby accidently discovers the exchange when she spills food onto a supposedly priceless rug and tries to clean up her mess so that the rug is not ruined. Being an antiques dealer, Abby knows what to look for in a real antique rug, and this rug isn't the one of them.
As usual Abby becomes a sleuth to uncover the truth and gets in way too deep. Humor, quirky characters, and mystery again each play a part in this entertaining episode of this series, Den of Antiquity.
August 25, 2008
The latest in the Den of Antiquity Mysteries by Tamara Myers. A cute and quick read perfect for the beack, crusie deck or airplane. The plot is a clever story and I learned about how rugs are faked in these days of computerized weaving. Just last year we bought a handwoven rug in India for a great price but if we hadn't been traveling with Bengali speaking companions we might too have been unlucky in our purchase. As it turned out we have 2 lovely hand knotted rugs at wonderful prices and as daily reminder of our trip. The victims in this book weren't as lucky as they end up with fakes on their floors and fatal bumps on their heads. Never fear, after a few detours the indomitable Abigail Timberlake Washburn figures it out in the end with a lot of laughs along the way.
October 28, 2008
I used to like the humor in this series but I think it has run its course for me. This is the Den Antiquity series where the main character is Abigail Washburn who runs an antique store in Charleston. She seems to always find a dead body in or near an antique. In this case, it is Persian rugs where the real rug and been replaced by a good fake. The Southern jokes and the short jokes (the character is 4'9") no longer seem to play well for me.
April 3, 2013
Gah!!! The editing team, not to mention the author, needs to brush up on the backlist before sending manuscripts to print. Last book, Bob's estranged wife was named Cindy. This book, her name is Melissa.
Mildly entertaining story. Quite interesting that they ended up briefly back in their hometown and didn't visit with but one relative and didn't mention the original Den of Antiquity. Up to this point, the books all seem to claim that shop is still up and running.
Mildly entertaining story. Quite interesting that they ended up briefly back in their hometown and didn't visit with but one relative and didn't mention the original Den of Antiquity. Up to this point, the books all seem to claim that shop is still up and running.
March 10, 2010
OK...this is not classic literature nor is it really a classic mystery. As usual in the Den of Antiquity Mysteries, it's a mystery with a lot of down and out slap stick. Clever and funny and despite being number 14 in the series, still fresh. I would have given this a 3.75 so rounded up to a 4.
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September 2, 2012
This is the worst book I've ever read. The only reason I finished it is because it is for a book group. The characters carry on meaningless conversations that have nothing to do with the plot. The story is supposed to have a lot of humor, but I found the attempts at humor flat. The plot is weak. I actually dreaded having to pick up the book and continue reading it.
January 22, 2009
Usually have liked abigail and her adventures but this book just left me cold. i grew very tired very quickly of all the little rhyming words and silly little nuances.
wouldnt say its the best in the den of antiquity series
wouldnt say its the best in the den of antiquity series
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January 27, 2010I love the wording and choice of words in this book. T Myers really try to get the readers to what they are reading. I do like this book a great read after a long day. I end up reading a chapter every night :)
October 30, 2010
This is possibly one of the worst books I've ever read. And certainly, the worst book that Ms Myers has ever written. Usually, the author's books are light and quick reads. Instead, this cozy read like the author was merely filling pages in order to get it finished quickly.
January 5, 2011
There was too much folksy dialogue and southern cliches in this book. I had trouble following what little plot existed. And, ok, I'm not a regular reader of the series, but is Aunt Nanny a person or an actual goat? Too confusing for my northern language skills, I guess.
June 24, 2013
Mystery book. I picked it up at a library book sale. It was OK, nice beach read. I am disappointed to find out that it is #14 in a series. Abigail is the owner of an antique shop. It seems that she gets involved in murders in Charleston, and she somehow solves them before the police do.
February 3, 2015
I enjoyed the "southern dialogue", it reminded me of my home town. I found the book kind of all of the place. I am willing to give the author another try, but I'm not exactly running out the door to pick up her book. I did laugh out loud twice though.
August 24, 2008
Not as good or as funny as other books in the series. I thought the ending was too quick. Abby should have been responsible for the capture more.
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