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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN num: 9780425163993
ISBN number: 0425163997
Label: Berkley
Manufacturer: Berkley
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 288
Printing Date: December 01, 1998
Publishing house: Berkley
Sale Popularity Level: 196794
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In Death at Bishop's Keep, Kathryn Ardleigh captured the interest of detective Sir Charles Sheridan as they solved their very first case together. Now the demise of a local constable and the disappearance of a child have the sleuthing couple on the trail of deadly greed and criminal mischief once again. And with the help of a shy woman who calls herself Beatrix Potter, Kate intends to uncover the sinister secrets of Gallows Green...
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I've read several of this author's--actually these authors`--works and have enjoyed the characters and the settings very much. Since I have a Master's Degree in history, I find their attention to detail and the information they share about the actual historical figures they include in their story very enjoyable.
This book includes a delightful personality, that of Beatrix Potter, with whose actual life story I only recently became acquainted with through a film based on her early life. It was interesting to learn of her other pursuits, particularly her interest in mushrooms and other fungi, and the significant part that they played in her overall development as a person, particularly as a female person in Victorian England.
The story is a marvelous development of the story of Peter Rabbit, and I enjoyed the characters of the people involved and of the supposed use to which Ms Potter put them in her stories.
The plight of the little girl was very well developed, and reminded me of Martha Grimes at her best in the Inspector Jury Mysteries.
Another good addition to the Kate Sheridan series of mysteries.
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...but it is worth resetting your mind to the "old way" of doing things. The language isn't old-school but getting around some of the terms to describe things can be difficult. Otherwise a good read.
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Although I heartily enjoyed the series debut (Death at Bishop's Keep), I found this one rather slow going at times. I opened the book expecting a mystery; instead I found myself trapped in Mr. McGregor's garden.
Now, I had no objection to the character of Beatrix Potter appearing in the book. In fact, I found the endnote about her real life interesting and informative. The problem was that the entire book seemed to be an homage to Beatrix Potter's stories, complete with Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Hunca Munca, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Mr. Tod. It was sort of cute at first, but as it went on page after page, it became an annoyance.
Having said that, this is not a horrible book. It is well written, with descriptions that create a wonderful sense of Victorian England. The characters are likable, believable people that you want to spend time with. The mystery, while hardly complex, does keep one's attention, especially as the villains are brought to justice.
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Kathryn Ardleigh is a pretty interesting compilation - secret author of mystery "penny dreadfuls" written under the pseudonym "Beryl Bardwell"; heiress and now mistress of Bishop's Keep, the Ardleigh estate, after the death of her Aunts; a rather independent, outspoken, (dare I say?) feminist American who has oftentimes attracted the disdainful, scandalized sniffs of the local elderly dowagers with her free-wheeling dress and behaviour; and an attractive, intelligent, very feminine young lady who has turned the eye of her acquaintance, Sir Charles Sheridan, a devotee of the burgeoning science of forensic criminology and a skilled amateur photographer.
When Sergeant Arthur Oliver is murdered and the body is discovered in the field of a local gameskeeper, all the evidence points towards Oliver's involvement in a nefarious poaching ring. But the local constable, Edward Laken, (who holds an unrequited fondness for Oliver's widow in his heart) and Sheridan (Oliver's long time friend) feel the evidence points elsewhere. Ardleigh, of course, manages to involve herself in the investigation up to her proverbial bloomers and the hunt for the killer is on.
Paige succeeds with this novel on any number of different fronts!
Let's label "Death at Gallows Green" as a cozy mystery in which "cozy" means "cozy" - that is to say, the nature of the mystery is entirely local in nature, completely credible, realistic to the time, somewhat narrow and low key in scope and interest and all of the characters stay well within themselves and their abilities. Ardleigh, for instance, despite her obvious sleuthing skills and deductive ability retains a firmly rooted understanding of the fact that she is, after all is said and done, a Victorian lady. The warm fuzzies seem natural and ... well, warm and fuzzy ... Sheridan's hesitant romantic overtures towards Ardleigh and her cautious, measured response in light of her desire to retain a degree of feminine independence; Laken's head-over-heels love for Oliver's widow and the realization that Oliver's death has given him a second opportunity at the love that he lost out on as a younger man; and the compelling, stomach churning urgency of the manhunt for Oliver's daughter, Betsy, who has been kidnapped and potentially drowned. Beatrix Potter's amazingly realistic introduction into the novel as Kathryn Ardleigh's close friend has a charm all its own and serves as an interesting historical biographical sidebar of Potter's intensely sheltered real life.
The flavour of this novel definitely leans toward Agatha Christie but there is also a strong hint of the realism of Anne Perry's or Bruce Alexander's somewhat grittier mysteries. Paige has provided us with a most interesting look at the local politics of the constabulary and a glimpse into that day's use of the as yet unproven tools of forensics and photography.
No doubt about it ... I'd happily recommend "Death at Gallows Green" to other readers as I step out the door to seek out my copy of "Death at Daisy's Folly".
Paul Weiss
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DEATH AT GALLOWS GREEN is the second book in this Victorian Mystery series that feature Kathryn Ardleigh and Sir Charles Sheridan. The authors are a husband and wife team who do a lot of research to fit the Victorian time period. They also introduce some real historic characters into this series.
Kate is now comfortably settled in her new life as mistress of Bishop's Keep, but she still maintains her independent American ways. On a visit to a house party, she meets Beatrix (Bea) Potter and the two instantly bond. Bea and Kate find a lot in common, both are in their late twenties and both are writers. Kate invites Bea back to Bishop's Keep and the two women become real friends. Bea, a shy and very sheltered woman, sees how self-secure that Kate is and thinks that she must gain her own personal freedom from her very domineering parents.
The title, DEATH AT GALLOWS GREEN is a reference to the death of Inspector Oliver, a well-liked local policeman who has been murdered. The Inspector, known for his honesty, has left behind a wife and precocious daughter named Betsy. When evidence shows that the Inspector may have had his hand in smuggling, Kate, Bea, and their friend Charles Sheridan hope to solve the mystery and insure that the man is cleared of any suspicion of wrong doing. The welfare of Inspector Oliver's wife and daughter depend on his pension.
Kate and Charles are keenly attracted to each other, and to the dismay of Charles, there may be other suitors interested in the high spirited Kate; however, their romance appears to be blooming.
For fans of Beatrix Potter's books, the authors have included some of Potter's animal characters in this story. The animals add a very whimsical and cozy touch.
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