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Insatiable: A Novel
For the past ten years, Nigel Weatherby-Smythe has gone out of his way to be the perfect butler ... loyal, trustworthy, and discreet. But his adored employer — the internationally famed portrait painter Jacqueline di Fidelio — suddenly finds herself in hot water with the IRS, the FBI, and two dangerous, attractive men. And Nigel discovers his duties expanding in a most unexpected way....
As Madam jets from one glamorous playground to the next, Nigel turns spy and protector to fend off those who would do Jacqueline wrong. For in Nigel’s opinion, his irresistibly alluring employer’s torturous past has rendered her as unstable as a house of cards.
Yet when one of Jacqueline’s simpering socialite clients is murdered — and then another mysterious death follows while Jacqueline is on the scene — Nigel begins to wonder if he has it all wrong. Is the woman to whom he has dedicated his life simply an innocent victim of careless, callous men? Or is she a heartless manipulator whose mask of black Prada and pearls hides the tortured secrets of a ruthless killer?
As Madam jets from one glamorous playground to the next, Nigel turns spy and protector to fend off those who would do Jacqueline wrong. For in Nigel’s opinion, his irresistibly alluring employer’s torturous past has rendered her as unstable as a house of cards.
Yet when one of Jacqueline’s simpering socialite clients is murdered — and then another mysterious death follows while Jacqueline is on the scene — Nigel begins to wonder if he has it all wrong. Is the woman to whom he has dedicated his life simply an innocent victim of careless, callous men? Or is she a heartless manipulator whose mask of black Prada and pearls hides the tortured secrets of a ruthless killer?
368 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 16, 2001
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September 23, 2009
Well, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading all of Kellogg's other books so far, but this one was very different, disturbing, and not nearly as good.
I am glad that she doesn't have a series based on this narrator; it often feels like she hasn't completely decided who the character really is, so he's a confusing mix of contradictions. Perhaps she means him to be that way, but it makes for a less enjoyable book than her other main characters.
I am glad that she doesn't have a series based on this narrator; it often feels like she hasn't completely decided who the character really is, so he's a confusing mix of contradictions. Perhaps she means him to be that way, but it makes for a less enjoyable book than her other main characters.
October 13, 2015
I love Marne Davis Kellogg and this book is an example of why. Well written with interesting dimensional characters. Nigel is an engaging narrator and a thoroughly enjoyable character.
I see that other Kick Keswick lovers did not enjoy this book but I found it marvelous- different and it kept me interested to the very unexpected end.
I see that other Kick Keswick lovers did not enjoy this book but I found it marvelous- different and it kept me interested to the very unexpected end.
November 11, 2009
Her books are without a doubt always worth reading. You cannot put them down. They are smart, witty, humorous and you cannot put them down until you're done.
This one is about a painter who is called 'Madam' throughout the book. (A nickname I guess) It is told from her companion/butler's point of view. She gets crossed up with the IRS and is pulled into the world of art fraud. Working undercover Madam tries to find out who has been stealing masterpieces that have been disappearing. In return they will forgive her rather large tax debt if she is successful.
As with all her books I could quote my favorite passsages but, then, that would be almost in every chapter. It is highly entertaining.
Just wish there were more of her books out there...Are you listening Marne???
This one is about a painter who is called 'Madam' throughout the book. (A nickname I guess) It is told from her companion/butler's point of view. She gets crossed up with the IRS and is pulled into the world of art fraud. Working undercover Madam tries to find out who has been stealing masterpieces that have been disappearing. In return they will forgive her rather large tax debt if she is successful.
As with all her books I could quote my favorite passsages but, then, that would be almost in every chapter. It is highly entertaining.
Just wish there were more of her books out there...Are you listening Marne???
August 25, 2009
What a great guilty pleasure! I first became a fan of Marne Davis Kellogg's, Kick Keswick (jewel thief) series because of her wonderfully descriptive writing style. I have then worked my way thru the Lilly Bennett series, which is really light and entertaining, but this book (not part of either series) was so delicious! Think murder mystery set in Dallas/Dynasty/Falcon Crest, the plot twists were exciting and I was totally surprised by the ending. The only downside is I have just one more book to read in the Bennett series and I will have read everything....the author is currently adapting one of her books to a play, so I'll have to wait....
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July 21, 2014Got through 12 chapters if this horrid thing. Think perversion and there should have been a warning so I wouldn't have paid good money for this trash! Marne Davis Kellogg you can so do better than this!!!
February 26, 2009
Loved it! Very detailed, as always from MD Kellogg, and has a nice little twist at the end. Devious, yet likeable characters. A fun read!
January 3, 2011
fun twists at the end
March 2, 2015
Brilliant and unpredictable. I never saw the twists coming.
April 7, 2014
almost a five!!
May 30, 2014
So-so. Predictable characters and story line.
May 2, 2016
This book was actually better than I expected.
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