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EAN num: 9780451208866
ISBN number: 0451208862
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Page Count: 272
Printing Date: July 01, 2003
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All of Nancy Martin's books are fun, fast and easy reads. They are entertaining, will make you laugh, and great summer books for relaxing. It is enjoyable to try to figure out Who Done It. Great characters.
Enjoy!
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Thirty-one-year-old ex-debutante, Nora Blackbird, grew up a member of Pennsylvania Main Line high society, where she was a child of privilege. That is, until her parents took off after being charged with tax evasion, leaving her to clean up the mess. Now, Nora, after growing up a socialite, has had to slightly resign from her position, and only attends parties that she'll be reporting about for a daily newspaper called the Intelligencer. Of course, when your name is attached to the word press, you get invited to a lot of parties, which is how Nora finds herself as a guest at a party celebrating millionaire Oliver Cooper's nomination for Secretary of the Department of Transportation. Upon arrival, Nora makes note of a few very obvious things - Oliver's trophy wife, Doe, is absolutely clueless when it comes to interior decorating; and Nora's college sweetheart, who just happens to be Oliver's son, Flanders "Flan," is still obviously hung up on her, even though he's married to a Southern Belle named Laura. After catching Nora and Flan in the middle of a private talk, which she believes is nothing more than a lover's tryst, Laura - sporting a hairstyle and clothing that scream Nora - makes a scene. Of course, being preoccupied with her extremely pregnant sister, Libby's, upcoming birth; boarding her baby sister, Emma's, newest conquest - an out-of-control horse that needs a good dose of training, pronto; and attempting to run a new sod business on her property to rake in some extra cash, Nora thinks nothing more of it, until she learns that Laura is dead. Found drowned at the bottom of the Cooper pool, an ugly garden gnome tied to her ankles, Laura's untimely demise is blamed on an apparent suicide, but Nora suspects foul play. Determined to clear her ex-lover's name, she reverts back to her old detecting tricks to prevent Flan from being charged with murder, but instantly learns that things aren't quite that easy. Suddenly, Nora is bombarded with a barrage of people with the motive and the means to see Laura dead - from a bejeweled grande dame who oft-times resembles a well-dressed transvestite, to a cat lover who arms himself not only with lukewarm tea, but a glamorous handgun; and even touching upon a secret-keeping millionaire who's interested in one thing - furthering his political career. Nora can't believe that so many people would love to see Laura dead. She also can't believe that the lovely Laura was somewhat of a kleptomaniac with a penchant for overpriced jewelry, who stole from just about every prominent figure in Pennsylvania. Nora knows how protective people can be over their jewels, and isn't surprised to learn how many people want their baubles back - and what they would do to get their way. But as Nora teeters along on her stilettos, trying to finger the murderer, she comes to realize that in a world of privilege and riches, money can buy your way out of anything - even murder. And if she doesn't watch her Chanel-clad back, Nora may just find herself on the cover of the society page for once - under the headline MURDERED.
I read HOW TO MURDER A MILLIONAIRE back in 2002 when it was very first released. However, by the time DEAD GIRLS DON'T WEAR DIAMONDS hit bookstore shelves, I found myself obsessed with chick lit, and didn't pick it up. It wasn't until now, during my most recent brush with cozies, and mysteries in general, that I decided to go back to Nancy Martin's lovable Blackbird sisters, and dip into the world of Pennsylvania's wealth and privilege. I wasn't disappointed. Within moments of starting DEAD GIRLS DON'T WEAR DIAMONDS, vivid memories of Nora Blackbird's upper-class yet down-to-earth personality hit me like a ton of bricks. From page one, Nora's signature wit is present, making her seem like an old friend to the reader. Her knowledge of society life, vintage clothes, and sparklies is wonderful; while her penchant for getting mixed up in murder is humorous - in a Bond Girl sort of way. The fact that Nora must contend with two bizarre siblings - one who jumps into relationships in the snap of a finger, and the other who produces children at the speed of light - even makes the reader feel slightly sympathetic to Nora's situation. While Nora is used to a life of privilege, it's refreshing to see that she does not mourn her money situation, or complain about her expensive clothes - or, rather, lack thereof - but instead throws herself into every situation with a bright smile, and a notebook in hand. Nancy Martin brings the world of privilege and popularity to life in every word within DEAD GIRLS DON'T WEAR DIAMONDS, while, at the same time, presenting characters by the droves who are offbeat, bizarre, and, to put it bluntly, completely out of their minds - which totally adds to the storyline, and keeps the reader occupied long into the night. Dazzling!
Erika Sorocco
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This series of books are GREAT! Lighthearted, funny mysteries that you can't put down.
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When Nora Blackbird runs into her college sweetheart, Flan Cooper at a celebration event for his father, they play catch-up and reminisce about the good times. But that good night quickly turns sour when in a jealous rage, Flan's wife Laura picks a fight with Nora thinking that the two are more than just friends.
Nora manages to calm Laura down and assure her that her relationship with Flan is completely innocent. Laura breaks down and confides to Nora about her misery and the unstable state of her marriage and the two leave with a somewhat respective understanding for the other woman's situation. But then the unexpected happens - Laura is found dead at the bottom of her family pool and the investigators are labeling it suicide.
Nora knows for sure that Laura did not kill herself and is now thrust into having to investigate this mystery to prove herself right. But Laura's jewel thief reputation only makes things harder as it brings on a countless number of the Philadelphia elite who have their own logical reasons for wanting her dead.
Time is running out and Nora needs get the ball rolling on this case - especially since her very public exchange with Laura is slowly bringing her name up to number one on the list of suspects.
Nancy Martin has put together another witty and entertaining mystery novel that will have readers wanting to know more about our bright and loveable heroine and what adventure - and romance awaits her next!
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I found the heroine incredibly obtuse and difficult to care for in this book. The very first book in the series was good enough to make me read this one. However, I am probably not going to go any further into the series.
I cannot understand any of the motivations -- perhaps because I am a peasant. I cannot fathom the family dynamic. I really, really don't give a rat's hindquarters about political scandal as a motive for murder, and the plot was thin as used Kleenex.
I gave it two stars because I love vintage couture, which is the only saving grace.
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