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A Poppy Cove Mystery #1
Strangled by Silk: A Poppy Cove Mystery
Darlings! Here’s the scoop on my latest mystery STRANGLED BY SILK. It’s all about Daphne and Margot –– two independent young California women in 1957 –– who own their own dress shop called Poppy Cove.
When one of their top clients –– Constance Stearns-Montgomery –– is strangled to death with her own silk scarf at the opening ceremonies for her new girls’ academy, Daphne and Margot are shocked. They can’t believe that such a horrid crime could take place in their sleepy little oceanside village of Santa Lucia. Worse, they’ve lost one of their best clients. The two women quickly become embroiled in solving the crime. After all, if anyone can track down the killer, it should be them. Margot’s long-time beau is the town’s top cop, and Daphne is a master at using her flirtatious wiles to extract information from unsuspecting men.
Of course, neither girl will let their snooping get in the way of more urgent tasks such as choosing new textiles and accessories for Poppy Cove or planning their fall fashion show or –– most important –– selecting the appropriate ensemble to wear for each and every occasion. But these two fashion detectives are on the case, and the murderer –– and the poorly attired –– had better watch out!
When one of their top clients –– Constance Stearns-Montgomery –– is strangled to death with her own silk scarf at the opening ceremonies for her new girls’ academy, Daphne and Margot are shocked. They can’t believe that such a horrid crime could take place in their sleepy little oceanside village of Santa Lucia. Worse, they’ve lost one of their best clients. The two women quickly become embroiled in solving the crime. After all, if anyone can track down the killer, it should be them. Margot’s long-time beau is the town’s top cop, and Daphne is a master at using her flirtatious wiles to extract information from unsuspecting men.
Of course, neither girl will let their snooping get in the way of more urgent tasks such as choosing new textiles and accessories for Poppy Cove or planning their fall fashion show or –– most important –– selecting the appropriate ensemble to wear for each and every occasion. But these two fashion detectives are on the case, and the murderer –– and the poorly attired –– had better watch out!
- GenresMysteryCozy Mystery
275 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 30, 2013
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About the author
Barbara Jean Coast
4 books83 followersBarbara Jean Coast is the pen name of authors Andrea Taylor and Heather Shkuratoff, both of whom reside in Saint Martins, New Brunswick, Canada. Barbara Jean, however, is a resident of Santa Lucia, California (eerily similar to Santa Barbara), where she enjoys long lunches, cocktail parties, fancy dinner dates with attractive and attentive gentlemen. Her interests include Alfred Hitchcock movies, reading Carolyn Keene, music by popular musicians, such Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, shopping for new dresses, attending society events and always looking fabulous in kitten heels. DEATH OF A BEAUTY QUEEN is the follow-up to STRANGLED BY SILK in the Poppy Cove Mystery Series. Visit her website www.barbarajeancoast.com where you can also follow her blog www.welcometopoppycove.wordpress.com, Twitter www.twitter.com/BarbaraJCoast, Like Poppy Cove Mysteries and Friend Barbara Jean Coast on www.facebook.com
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October 15, 2013
Strangled By Silk is a very unique novel, the first in a new series by Barbara Jean Coast, which is the pen name of Andrea Taylor and Heather Shkuratoff.
The first thing you will notice in this series, is the detail to fashion. The two heroines Daphane and Margot own a dress shop named Poppy Cove. The descriptions of the clothes and jewelry made me want to go shopping. Plus, there are 50s Fashion tips at the end! Really, who wants to go shopping, right now?
The other thing that sets this book apart from the rest is the time period. It is set in the 1950s. What a fun time for fashion and for sleuthing! Especially as the murder involves a very prominent member of Santa Lucia society, at the opening of her new girls academy nonetheless.
The best part was not knowing whodunit until the end. There's some great foreshadowing on who it might be, and there's one character that you'll wish did do it, so they could get hauled away for good, but the real killer wasn't someone you will have on your primary list of suspects.
This cozy was such a joy to read! If you like cozies by Rhys Bowen, you might want to give this one a try for its attention to historical detail and its fun society setting.
The first thing you will notice in this series, is the detail to fashion. The two heroines Daphane and Margot own a dress shop named Poppy Cove. The descriptions of the clothes and jewelry made me want to go shopping. Plus, there are 50s Fashion tips at the end! Really, who wants to go shopping, right now?
The other thing that sets this book apart from the rest is the time period. It is set in the 1950s. What a fun time for fashion and for sleuthing! Especially as the murder involves a very prominent member of Santa Lucia society, at the opening of her new girls academy nonetheless.
The best part was not knowing whodunit until the end. There's some great foreshadowing on who it might be, and there's one character that you'll wish did do it, so they could get hauled away for good, but the real killer wasn't someone you will have on your primary list of suspects.
This cozy was such a joy to read! If you like cozies by Rhys Bowen, you might want to give this one a try for its attention to historical detail and its fun society setting.
February 14, 2013
Of course I have read my own book darlings that's what usually happens when you write it! I have to say that I think that you will find all the mystery, mayhem, murder, and intrigue with dashes of fashion, fun and romance a swim worth taking!
September 26, 2018
Strangled by Silk is a very good read, and a very fun read, set in 1957 in fictional Santa Lucia, California. (1957 also happens to be the year that Leave It To Beaver premiered on TV. I can just imagine June Cleaver shopping at Poppy Cove, before a "date night" with Ward.) Poppy Cove is the dress shop owned by Margot and Daphne, the amateur sleuths of this cozy mystery. In Poppy Cove, customers can select garments "off the rack" in the latest fashions, or they can order a custom-made dress — designed by Margot, sewn on the premises, perhaps by Head Seamstress Marjorie, and accessorized by Daphne.
The characters in Strangled by Silk are well-written, even the "supporting cast," and well-rounded. The "villains" are not totally unlikable. The mystery story line is interesting and believable. The world-building is done well. Santa Lucia is described so meticulously, that it's almost like Barbara Jean Coast is describing her own home town. Barbara Jean does an excellent job describing little details of the era, such as the "new" Swanson TV Dinner — cooked in the oven, mind you; no microwave ovens back then — and all of the foundations that the well-dressed woman wore back then.
As a fun bonus, after Strangled by Silk concludes, there are Barbara Jean's Fabulous Fashion Tips for the Modern 1950's Woman. Here are a few of the highlights: On a picnic, avoid wearing gingham, so as not to look like the tablecloth. Two-piece bathing suits are new and daring (but to be modest, the top should be fully supported, and the bottom skirted). One should wear gloves to any social event, even in the daytime. Ballerina flats are new, and as fashionable as stilettos. For men, Hawaiian print shirts are the new modern casual look, along with Huarache sandals — but make sure he wears them without socks. To look trim and "carefree," the modern girl wears a "simple" combination of brassiere, girdle, garter, slip (full, camisole, half, or crinoline), and stockings — even in the hot California summertime.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Strangled by Silk. I recommend Strangled by Silk to all Cozy Mystery fans, especially to those who are fashion-conscious or are fans of the '50s, and grant it my Five-Star seal of approval.
{Originally published at Jane Reads, along with a Guest Post by the authors}
The characters in Strangled by Silk are well-written, even the "supporting cast," and well-rounded. The "villains" are not totally unlikable. The mystery story line is interesting and believable. The world-building is done well. Santa Lucia is described so meticulously, that it's almost like Barbara Jean Coast is describing her own home town. Barbara Jean does an excellent job describing little details of the era, such as the "new" Swanson TV Dinner — cooked in the oven, mind you; no microwave ovens back then — and all of the foundations that the well-dressed woman wore back then.
As a fun bonus, after Strangled by Silk concludes, there are Barbara Jean's Fabulous Fashion Tips for the Modern 1950's Woman. Here are a few of the highlights: On a picnic, avoid wearing gingham, so as not to look like the tablecloth. Two-piece bathing suits are new and daring (but to be modest, the top should be fully supported, and the bottom skirted). One should wear gloves to any social event, even in the daytime. Ballerina flats are new, and as fashionable as stilettos. For men, Hawaiian print shirts are the new modern casual look, along with Huarache sandals — but make sure he wears them without socks. To look trim and "carefree," the modern girl wears a "simple" combination of brassiere, girdle, garter, slip (full, camisole, half, or crinoline), and stockings — even in the hot California summertime.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Strangled by Silk. I recommend Strangled by Silk to all Cozy Mystery fans, especially to those who are fashion-conscious or are fans of the '50s, and grant it my Five-Star seal of approval.
{Originally published at Jane Reads, along with a Guest Post by the authors}
June 29, 2013
Our coastal trip in time begins amid the hustle and bustle of the opening for the Stearns Academy for Girls. Everyone who is anyone is in attendance. Except for Constance Stearns because she is dead as a doorknob, feet sticking out of the shrubbery, and strangled by the loveliest gossamer silk scarf. So in fashion these days. The scarf that is.
While at first all the names swam before me in a hurried rush, I later realized it was either my own weakness with multiple names and crowds, or the purposely-tossed in dash of pre-event chaos lending ambiance to the society event. The costume descriptions provided an appropriate air of time and place, dialogue was sufficiently of the decade, and I not only enjoyed the unfurling of clues and trails, but the forward motion of everyday life that ran parallel to the mystery. When Ms. Jones arrives at the boutique, I found myself hidden in a dressing room, eavesdropping on the gossip and rumors flying over the racks of dresses. This story was so much fun and I’m hoping to discover more differentiation between Margot and Daphne, as well as snippets of current events, textures and sounds of the 50s in the next book of the series.
After the mystery is solved, take note of the important tips at the end. You’ll need to know the proper attire for a picnic, the newest in swimwear, or what to wear at the next social event, as well as learning the true purpose of wearing a brooch. Grab your sandals and head right over to Poppy Cove for a fashionable vacation!
While at first all the names swam before me in a hurried rush, I later realized it was either my own weakness with multiple names and crowds, or the purposely-tossed in dash of pre-event chaos lending ambiance to the society event. The costume descriptions provided an appropriate air of time and place, dialogue was sufficiently of the decade, and I not only enjoyed the unfurling of clues and trails, but the forward motion of everyday life that ran parallel to the mystery. When Ms. Jones arrives at the boutique, I found myself hidden in a dressing room, eavesdropping on the gossip and rumors flying over the racks of dresses. This story was so much fun and I’m hoping to discover more differentiation between Margot and Daphne, as well as snippets of current events, textures and sounds of the 50s in the next book of the series.
After the mystery is solved, take note of the important tips at the end. You’ll need to know the proper attire for a picnic, the newest in swimwear, or what to wear at the next social event, as well as learning the true purpose of wearing a brooch. Grab your sandals and head right over to Poppy Cove for a fashionable vacation!
October 14, 2013
I was a child in the 50's. I was mesmerized by the description of the glamorous fashions that I would see on the movie stars and in the newspapers and movies. This book, set in the 50's brought all the beauty and uniqueness of the fashions back to my memory. I wanted to visit Santa Lucia and especially Poppy Cove and see where the fashions were designed and created by the characters who I felt could become my good friends. Santa Lucia had a comfortable feel and so did the characters.
I was drawn into the mystery right away. The story drew me in with the charm of the fashions and the charm of the characters and the community of Santa Lucia. It was another era and another time. Younger readers might find this a bit strange but it is a great read to capture the past and bring young people into the era that many of us grew up in, that is now viewed as a time that had magical moments and magical dreams. Movie stars, Hollywood, fashion, that underneath the surface were not always what they seemed to be. I will read more of this authors works.
I was drawn into the mystery right away. The story drew me in with the charm of the fashions and the charm of the characters and the community of Santa Lucia. It was another era and another time. Younger readers might find this a bit strange but it is a great read to capture the past and bring young people into the era that many of us grew up in, that is now viewed as a time that had magical moments and magical dreams. Movie stars, Hollywood, fashion, that underneath the surface were not always what they seemed to be. I will read more of this authors works.
November 1, 2014
The trouble with California murderers in the 1950’s (or with the gumshoes who chase them, for that matter) is that they don’t know how to dress. We get this from Raymond Chandler: “He wore a shaggy borsolino hat, a rough gray sports coat with white golf balls on it for buttons, and alligator shoes with white explosions on the toes.” Or: “Nulty’s shirt was frayed, and his coat sleeves had been turned in at the cuffs.”
Now what is that?
Puh leeze!
So for an oh so welcome relief, fire up the red and white Bellaire and slide over to the corner of Poppy Lane and Cove Street in the heart of little Santa Lucia, where we find Margot getting dressed, and we read: “Over her foundation garments, she put on a nude silk charmeuse slip with lace trimmed embroidered floral detail at the decollete. Her dress was a sleeveless navy wool crepe, with a square neckline, fitted waist and slim skirt to mid calf.”
We know we are home.
If the gritty books about Phillip Marlowe are hard to put down, it’s because their pages are covered with tobacco juice. Poppy Cove, on the other hand, keeps us fascinated because we love being here. We want to drive over and see the new Ava Gardner movie called The Sun Also Rises. We want to join the girls as they take Daphne’s car down to the end of Cove Street and park near the entrance to Fisherman’s Wharf.
Oh, of course it goes without saying that there is a murder. (It comes quite early on, actually. One does hate those mystery authors who, so proud of the characters they have created, refuse to get on about the business of killing them off); but even the clouds of mystery which pass overhead and darken the sunlit streets of a world long since dissolved (a world in which we want to wear high heels EVERY DAY even if we are men but that’s a different matter)—even these ominous clouds cannot lessen the continual, vibrant, exuberance which Barbara Jean Coast (actually Heather Shkuratoff and Andrea Tayor) are able to bring to the narrative.
In short, read this book. You will absolutely love it.
And you will realize that, even if Strangled by Silk may seem to be fashion and style—at heart it’s pure class.
Now what is that?
Puh leeze!
So for an oh so welcome relief, fire up the red and white Bellaire and slide over to the corner of Poppy Lane and Cove Street in the heart of little Santa Lucia, where we find Margot getting dressed, and we read: “Over her foundation garments, she put on a nude silk charmeuse slip with lace trimmed embroidered floral detail at the decollete. Her dress was a sleeveless navy wool crepe, with a square neckline, fitted waist and slim skirt to mid calf.”
We know we are home.
If the gritty books about Phillip Marlowe are hard to put down, it’s because their pages are covered with tobacco juice. Poppy Cove, on the other hand, keeps us fascinated because we love being here. We want to drive over and see the new Ava Gardner movie called The Sun Also Rises. We want to join the girls as they take Daphne’s car down to the end of Cove Street and park near the entrance to Fisherman’s Wharf.
Oh, of course it goes without saying that there is a murder. (It comes quite early on, actually. One does hate those mystery authors who, so proud of the characters they have created, refuse to get on about the business of killing them off); but even the clouds of mystery which pass overhead and darken the sunlit streets of a world long since dissolved (a world in which we want to wear high heels EVERY DAY even if we are men but that’s a different matter)—even these ominous clouds cannot lessen the continual, vibrant, exuberance which Barbara Jean Coast (actually Heather Shkuratoff and Andrea Tayor) are able to bring to the narrative.
In short, read this book. You will absolutely love it.
And you will realize that, even if Strangled by Silk may seem to be fashion and style—at heart it’s pure class.
October 13, 2013
Indeed I couldn't be happier with this lovely cozy mystery! The setting is perfect. The mystery is fascinating. And if you love fashion, this will be a delectable treat for you. Especially vintage fashion!
I never would have known that this book was actually written by two authors who have adopted a pen name. Their writing is absolutely seamless--I couldn't tell where one began and one ended. I was intrigued by the fashion detail, and when I saw that one of the authors had this fashion background, it suddenly made sense. I am not a major fashionista by any means, but the detail was really a treat. The 1950's are a time period that I adore, and I truly felt transported to that era within this book. The mystery was a throwback to that time, and I never found my interest waning. The characters were exquisite (even though high society and looks are not something that captures my attention). I did find the book a fairly solemn but mostly wholesome reading. There were only a few minor profanities, and they did not really bother me.
I always judge mysteries by the outcome and the cleverness of the sleuthing. While the revelation of the murderer did not overly astonish me, I didn't have it completely solved either. I look forward to the next installment in this series. Poppy Cove is a quiet place full of nostalgia from a golden age within our country.
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
I never would have known that this book was actually written by two authors who have adopted a pen name. Their writing is absolutely seamless--I couldn't tell where one began and one ended. I was intrigued by the fashion detail, and when I saw that one of the authors had this fashion background, it suddenly made sense. I am not a major fashionista by any means, but the detail was really a treat. The 1950's are a time period that I adore, and I truly felt transported to that era within this book. The mystery was a throwback to that time, and I never found my interest waning. The characters were exquisite (even though high society and looks are not something that captures my attention). I did find the book a fairly solemn but mostly wholesome reading. There were only a few minor profanities, and they did not really bother me.
I always judge mysteries by the outcome and the cleverness of the sleuthing. While the revelation of the murderer did not overly astonish me, I didn't have it completely solved either. I look forward to the next installment in this series. Poppy Cove is a quiet place full of nostalgia from a golden age within our country.
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
October 22, 2013
"Metza-metzaI am not a fan of the "Mad Men" genre, it reminds me too much of my parents while I was growing up, but after reading Kate Eileen Shannon's interview and review of this book, I went and snatched it as an ebook. I was not dissapointed.
Written by two women with a good knowledge of clothing and LA society post WW2, these women are planning to write a series around the peculiarities and mores of the 50s in the booming area around Hollywood. Being from the East Coast, I know little about California, and it is a silent co-star in this book. Margot and Daphne are business partners in a small couture shop in the town of Santa Lucia. A prominent area family has built and endowed a school for girls, but at the Society soiree to open the school, one of the family is found in a rosebush, strangled by her silk scarf. It's up to, although the girls and the patrons of their store,Poppy Cove, have Tom (aka Margot's detective boyfriend) to lead the investigation, they have their own ideas of who did the deed. Or do they?
This was a good book, a fairly so-so mystery, but I have found that a foundation to a new series can often have it's distractions. Although I won't actively seek the next in the series, if I see the name Barbara Jean Coast as an author, I'll definatly take a look
Written by two women with a good knowledge of clothing and LA society post WW2, these women are planning to write a series around the peculiarities and mores of the 50s in the booming area around Hollywood. Being from the East Coast, I know little about California, and it is a silent co-star in this book. Margot and Daphne are business partners in a small couture shop in the town of Santa Lucia. A prominent area family has built and endowed a school for girls, but at the Society soiree to open the school, one of the family is found in a rosebush, strangled by her silk scarf. It's up to, although the girls and the patrons of their store,Poppy Cove, have Tom (aka Margot's detective boyfriend) to lead the investigation, they have their own ideas of who did the deed. Or do they?
This was a good book, a fairly so-so mystery, but I have found that a foundation to a new series can often have it's distractions. Although I won't actively seek the next in the series, if I see the name Barbara Jean Coast as an author, I'll definatly take a look
October 9, 2013
It's 1957, and Daphne and Margot own a cute little dress shop in Santa Lucia called Poppy Cove. The opening ceremonies for the new girls' academy is ruined when the founder is discovered strangled with her silk scarf. The ladies are horrified to think that a murderer is loose in their quiet little town, and soon they are on the case. Unofficially, of course, and always in the best style.....
This is a fun little cozy in a unique setting. Coastal California in the late 1950s is not your usual murder mystery setting, and it works well. The fashions and the descriptions of the social scene make for a fun read.
This series should gain the authors a devoted following.
4 stars
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Great Escapes Book Tours book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
This is a fun little cozy in a unique setting. Coastal California in the late 1950s is not your usual murder mystery setting, and it works well. The fashions and the descriptions of the social scene make for a fun read.
This series should gain the authors a devoted following.
4 stars
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Great Escapes Book Tours book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
August 21, 2013
This delightful premiere in the Poppy Cove Mystery series takes us back to the 50's! Readers are in for fashion and excitement as they try to solve the mystery along with independent dress shop owners Daphne and Margot.
I really enjoyed this story. The author captured the feel of the 50's while still making the story feel modern and fresh. I love the look of vintage 50's dresses, so I was beside myself with joy imagining all of the glorious apparel worn by the ladies in this wonderful tale.
The action started fast and just got better. I was anxious to turn each and every page and hated to put the book down. STRANGLED BY SILK captured me from the beginning and didn't let go until the thrilling end.
I see more Poppy Cove novels in the future for this awesome author! I for one can't wait!
I really enjoyed this story. The author captured the feel of the 50's while still making the story feel modern and fresh. I love the look of vintage 50's dresses, so I was beside myself with joy imagining all of the glorious apparel worn by the ladies in this wonderful tale.
The action started fast and just got better. I was anxious to turn each and every page and hated to put the book down. STRANGLED BY SILK captured me from the beginning and didn't let go until the thrilling end.
I see more Poppy Cove novels in the future for this awesome author! I for one can't wait!
October 7, 2013
I wasn't real sure about this book when I first started it, but it was a very pleasant surprise. I really liked this book. I am not much on fashion, but I enjoyed reading about the fashions of the 50's. I also liked reading about a simpler time. Margot and Daphne were great, they are young women in the 50's who have their own successful careers instead of relying on husbands to provide for them. They are also, great detectives. This is one of those cozies that left me guessing, literally till the end. The killer ended up being someone I did not suspect at all. Great job. I look forward to more adventures of Margot and Daphne and their fashion shop, Poppy Cove.
I received a complimentary copy of this book for my honest review.
March 5, 2013
I have read this over and over again as you will see Barbara Jean is myself and my best friend Heather. I like the story and I hope everyone out there does too! What fun we are having as we continue to write the next book in this series. Stay tuned!
April 17, 2023
Margot Williams and Daphne Huntington-Smythe are partners in the fashion boutique Poppy Cove in Santa Lucia, California. Margot is the creative designer of their beautiful fashions, and Daphne ensures each design has a complement of pretty accessories. Attending an exciting society event, Margot and Daphne didn't anticipate becoming sleuth partners. Instead of an opening ceremony of Stearns Academy for Girls, it became the opening of a murder investigation of a top client of Poppy Cove.
The atmospheric writing takes readers back to Southern California in 1957. I loved this cozy for the nostalgia, the mystery, and the fashion of days gone by. The intriguing mystery has a swirl of twists and turns, creating red herrings during the investigation. My sleuthing determined the perpetrator before the reveal, yet there was still a surprising twist and I never anticipated the motive. The highlight of the cozy was in the selection of the entrepreneurial business; there were exquisite, detailed descriptions of every aspect of the fashionable clothing and accessories.
The addition of "Barbara Jean's Fabulous Fashion Tips for the Modern 1950's Woman" at the end of the cozy provides an extra touch of added nostalgia.
Sadly, I am unable to give 5 stars due to needed copy edits.
The atmospheric writing takes readers back to Southern California in 1957. I loved this cozy for the nostalgia, the mystery, and the fashion of days gone by. The intriguing mystery has a swirl of twists and turns, creating red herrings during the investigation. My sleuthing determined the perpetrator before the reveal, yet there was still a surprising twist and I never anticipated the motive. The highlight of the cozy was in the selection of the entrepreneurial business; there were exquisite, detailed descriptions of every aspect of the fashionable clothing and accessories.
The addition of "Barbara Jean's Fabulous Fashion Tips for the Modern 1950's Woman" at the end of the cozy provides an extra touch of added nostalgia.
Sadly, I am unable to give 5 stars due to needed copy edits.
August 11, 2018
What a wonderful book! I loved it from page 1. Lots of 1950's nostalgia including clothing and the times A murder occurs and affects the whole town of Santa Lucia, California. I loved the details of the clothing designs. Complex and interesting quirky characters, a wonderful storyline. I found this book by accident while looking for an interesting read. This story captured my attention because of the time period, which I was born to, the 50's. Thank you to the author for writing this wonderful story! I cannot wait to read the next Poppy Cove Mystery, Death of a Beauty Queen. ! I especially loved Barbara Jean's Fabulous Fashion Tips at the end of the book!
January 24, 2018
This was a fun little read. Certainly not great literature, but good if you just need a little escape reading. The descriptions of fashion are fun, although sometimes included quite bluntly and some of the scenes seem to have no purpose to the story, except filing pages. Perhaps, they are laying groundwork for the future books in the series.
September 20, 2017
This was an okay read for me. I am not very interested in fashion and design, so those parts (and there were many) were boring to me. The mystery was okay.
March 2, 2016
I won this from Goodreads giveaway.
This book was a kick. Not only was the mystery good but the description of what each person was wearing in every scene was super entertaining. I am old enough to remember the obsession we all had with our wardrobe, particularly as co-eds. The protagonists are wonderful and I hope I get an opportunity to read about them again in the next book in this series.
This book was a kick. Not only was the mystery good but the description of what each person was wearing in every scene was super entertaining. I am old enough to remember the obsession we all had with our wardrobe, particularly as co-eds. The protagonists are wonderful and I hope I get an opportunity to read about them again in the next book in this series.
August 29, 2013
If you are really interested in reading in detail what all the female characters are wearing then this is the book for you.
December 29, 2015
I loved the descriptions of the fashion people were wearing. I could just picture their outfits. Light story, good murder mystery.
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