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Glennon Normal School #4
It's Normal to Lie
A Glennon Normal School Historical Mystery Book 4
September 1918. Although the world is at war, Delia Markham is adjusting to her job as a typewriting teacher at the Glennon Normal School in the fall term of 1918. Her new life revolves around teaching future teachers. It isn’t an easy transition from her former assignment as Yeoman (F) in the U. S. Naval Reserve.
As Delia contemplates her new life, she knows that her presence is holding back her cousin Hazel from following her own dreams. But thoughts of finding a new place to stay must be put aside for the moment when a murder reveals possible treason and Delia is drawn into an investigation to clear the name of a friend. Given the gravity of the charges during a time of war, she must act quickly.
Wesley Glennon, with the help of his manservant Otis, races against the clock to clear his own name of the same charges but the enemy has other plans.
September 1918. Although the world is at war, Delia Markham is adjusting to her job as a typewriting teacher at the Glennon Normal School in the fall term of 1918. Her new life revolves around teaching future teachers. It isn’t an easy transition from her former assignment as Yeoman (F) in the U. S. Naval Reserve.
As Delia contemplates her new life, she knows that her presence is holding back her cousin Hazel from following her own dreams. But thoughts of finding a new place to stay must be put aside for the moment when a murder reveals possible treason and Delia is drawn into an investigation to clear the name of a friend. Given the gravity of the charges during a time of war, she must act quickly.
Wesley Glennon, with the help of his manservant Otis, races against the clock to clear his own name of the same charges but the enemy has other plans.
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186 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 16, 2020
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August 2, 2020
'September 1918. Although the world is at war, Delia Markham is adjusting to her job as a typewriting teacher at the Glennon Normal School in the fall term of 1918. Her new life revolves around teaching future teachers. It isn’t an easy transition from her former assignment as Yeoman (F) in the U. S. Naval Reserve.
As Delia contemplates her new life, she knows that her presence is holding back her cousin Hazel from following her own dreams. But thoughts of finding a new place to stay must be put aside for the moment when a murder reveals possible treason and Delia is drawn into an investigation to clear the name of a friend. Given the gravity of the charges during a time of war, she must act quickly.
Wesley Glennon, with the help of his manservant Otis, races against the clock to clear his own name of the same charges but the enemy has other plans.'
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It's Normal to Lie is the fourth book in A Glennon Normal School Historicial Mystery series by R. A. Wallace.
Each book in this series have taken place in the first couple weeks of September and people are only just now starting to wonder about the fact that there has been several murders? One murder is already a huge deal, how did it take this many murders before people began to feel any type concern? Granted it's during the war and Spanish flu is spreading, but murder is always going to be a big red flag.
It was refreshing to see some danger touch upon another of the central characters in the series besides Delia. With all that is happening in the town, it feels more believable that the circle is beginning to narrow to touch more upon them. There was a bit of a weird theme in this book that everything pointed back to some platitude or saying that her grandmother was known to have said, which has not occurred in any of the other books so I'm not really sur where it came from.
I believe that I am starting to like Wes less each book. At that start of series it made sense for him to be upset about some new teacher at his school sticking her nose into matters that seemingly don't concern her and that place her in danger. But it's very clear now that she's quite good at unraveling the mysteries that surround them and that there is something more to her being there. Everyone else is okay with her investigating and even recruits her help. So his dismissal and lofty demanding behavior is very annoying.
In this book it bothered me that Delia always just miraculously happened to be in the right spot at the right time to overhear something relevant. These are some very stupid criminals to be thoughtlessly fighting in public street on multiple occassions for all to hear. Once would have bee okay, but I believe it happened 3 seperate times. Seemed like lazy writing.
I'm very much hoping to see some more inventive ways of Delia solving these mysteries in the next books so as to keep the mysteries unique and intruiging.
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I read this book with my Kindle Unlimited membership.
As Delia contemplates her new life, she knows that her presence is holding back her cousin Hazel from following her own dreams. But thoughts of finding a new place to stay must be put aside for the moment when a murder reveals possible treason and Delia is drawn into an investigation to clear the name of a friend. Given the gravity of the charges during a time of war, she must act quickly.
Wesley Glennon, with the help of his manservant Otis, races against the clock to clear his own name of the same charges but the enemy has other plans.'
_____________________________
It's Normal to Lie is the fourth book in A Glennon Normal School Historicial Mystery series by R. A. Wallace.
Each book in this series have taken place in the first couple weeks of September and people are only just now starting to wonder about the fact that there has been several murders? One murder is already a huge deal, how did it take this many murders before people began to feel any type concern? Granted it's during the war and Spanish flu is spreading, but murder is always going to be a big red flag.
It was refreshing to see some danger touch upon another of the central characters in the series besides Delia. With all that is happening in the town, it feels more believable that the circle is beginning to narrow to touch more upon them. There was a bit of a weird theme in this book that everything pointed back to some platitude or saying that her grandmother was known to have said, which has not occurred in any of the other books so I'm not really sur where it came from.
I believe that I am starting to like Wes less each book. At that start of series it made sense for him to be upset about some new teacher at his school sticking her nose into matters that seemingly don't concern her and that place her in danger. But it's very clear now that she's quite good at unraveling the mysteries that surround them and that there is something more to her being there. Everyone else is okay with her investigating and even recruits her help. So his dismissal and lofty demanding behavior is very annoying.
In this book it bothered me that Delia always just miraculously happened to be in the right spot at the right time to overhear something relevant. These are some very stupid criminals to be thoughtlessly fighting in public street on multiple occassions for all to hear. Once would have bee okay, but I believe it happened 3 seperate times. Seemed like lazy writing.
I'm very much hoping to see some more inventive ways of Delia solving these mysteries in the next books so as to keep the mysteries unique and intruiging.
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I read this book with my Kindle Unlimited membership.
September 8, 2022
2022 bk 268. This series continues to draw the reader in - into the world of the U.S. in time of war and the reactions to tests of loyalty. A time that turned people into spies onto their friends and neighbors who would look for any signs of disloyalty. In the midst of this time, Mena is accused of sedition, men are being murdered, and the town of Glennon is preparing for the annual fall bonfire/football game/and apple cider festival.
November 17, 2020
Miss Markham helps to save the day...again!
I think I enjoyed this book because now I finally know why Miss Markham has come to join the faculty at the Glennon Normal School; she is helping the Admiral get information about the principal, Wes Glennon. The description of the weekend at the school was very interesting; I liked hearing about everyone helping to pick apples and have the bonfire. Also all of the different items that were rationed to help the war effort. I am looking forward to the next book to find out about Myrtle and the man with the scar.
I think I enjoyed this book because now I finally know why Miss Markham has come to join the faculty at the Glennon Normal School; she is helping the Admiral get information about the principal, Wes Glennon. The description of the weekend at the school was very interesting; I liked hearing about everyone helping to pick apples and have the bonfire. Also all of the different items that were rationed to help the war effort. I am looking forward to the next book to find out about Myrtle and the man with the scar.
November 19, 2020
Liars reap Rewards
What a twist and turns this book offers as the title states and is certainly true to its word. Tongue in cheek
The characters are many, varied but without most, as the war dictates, any depth. The book is very intriguing leading you inevitably to the next book?
What a twist and turns this book offers as the title states and is certainly true to its word. Tongue in cheek
The characters are many, varied but without most, as the war dictates, any depth. The book is very intriguing leading you inevitably to the next book?
May 30, 2021
More and More Secrets
Riveting storyline. You can't tell what will happen next. Will it be the "Spanish flu" or more German spies? Or maybe just kidnappers trying to make money off the wealthy family in town. Whatever it is, we know Delia will be in the middle of everything working to help the people of Glennon.
Riveting storyline. You can't tell what will happen next. Will it be the "Spanish flu" or more German spies? Or maybe just kidnappers trying to make money off the wealthy family in town. Whatever it is, we know Delia will be in the middle of everything working to help the people of Glennon.
August 4, 2022
Honestly, not even sure how she solved it.
It was random talks again. The leap to who the killer was going to get next had no real explanation. And, seriously, how many cops would really let a typing teacher help solve murder? (Which is not to say typing teachers cannot solve murders, I just don’t see cops accepting their help).
It was random talks again. The leap to who the killer was going to get next had no real explanation. And, seriously, how many cops would really let a typing teacher help solve murder? (Which is not to say typing teachers cannot solve murders, I just don’t see cops accepting their help).
May 10, 2020
It's a Normal lie.
The saga continues. All the loose ends are coming together. Twist and turns. Delta and Was just come to the same mind set.
The saga continues. All the loose ends are coming together. Twist and turns. Delta and Was just come to the same mind set.
April 10, 2022
great series
I am enjoying the character development. I love the character Sam and think he has more common sense than the adults.
I am enjoying the character development. I love the character Sam and think he has more common sense than the adults.
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