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Summary: The Hand that Rocks the Ladle
Review: As an avid mystery fan and having recently discovered Diane Mott Davidson I eargerly started this recipe/mystery. I have never been so disappointed in my life. The main character, Magdalena Yoder, was so annoying that I understood why all of the townspeople seemed to dislike her. The characters were undeveloped and confusing; the insertion of Michael Jackson (as well as the other celebrity names that were "dropped") was just plain silly. Overall a waste of time and money.
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Summary: Typical Magdalena!!!!
Review: Having read this series from the beginning, I constantly look forward to new installments from the "lives and times of Magdalena Yoder" and this book did not disappoint. While "Mags" tries to solve the mystery of the missing baby, she ends up in some hysterical situations--this book had me laughing out loud. If you are looking for some lighthearted, entertaining reading, then I recommend you buy this book--the chuckles you get from it will be good for what ever ails you.
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Summary: Typical Magdalena!!!!
Review: Having read this series from the beginning, I constantly look forward to new installments from the "lives and times of Magdalena Yoder" and this book did not disappoint. While "Mags" tries to solve the mystery of the missing baby, she ends up in some hysterical situations--this book had me laughing out loud. If you are looking for some lighthearted, entertaining reading, then I recommend you buy this book--the chuckles you get from it will be good for what ever ails you.
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Summary: FUN TO READ!
Review: I DON'T KNOW WHEN I'VE ENJOYED A BOOK SO MUCH! THE CHARACTERS WERE SO INTERESTING. I HAVE ALWAYS FOUND AMISH AND MENNONITES TO BE FACINATING. AND MAGDALENA YODER WAS HILARIOUS. I FOUND MYSELF LAUGHING OUT LOUD! THIS BOOK WAS BOTH FUN AND EASY TO READ. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Summary: A mystery that tickles the funny bone
Review: In Hernia, Pennsylvania Magdalena Yoder owns and manages the famous Penn Dutch Inn. Though in the center of Amish-Mennonite country, Magdalena has catered to many of our nation's rich and famous. Rather well off due to her successful business, Magdalena is very devoted to her relative Freni and the woman's spouse Mose. The couple is excited that their daughter-in-law Barbara is pregnant with triplets.However, in the delivery room something unusual happens that changes Freni's elation to worry. Barbara gives birth to twin boys as witnessed by the delivery room doctor, the nurse, and Freni's son. The doctor insists the physician who claimed that Barbara was carrying triplets was simply wrong. Freni believes a third child was born and is now missing. She pleads with Magdalena, who has solved a mystery or two, to investigate. Neither one is aware that danger awaits the amateur detective. THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE LADLE, the eighth installment in the Magdalena Yoder culinary regional mysteries, retains the freshness and humor of the previous seven novels. Tamar Myers continues her mastery by painting an insightful look at the Amish and Mennonite cultures. In a religious way, the very human Magdalena remains as obnoxious, proud, and delightful as she has always been. The entertaining story line is engaging, but it is the captivating characters that serve up this scrumptious, low caloric but very delicious treat. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: "Overuse of word nearly ruins good book," she wailed!
Review: Magdalena Yoder is the proprietess of the PennDutch Inn. Her cook Freni is about to become a grandmother 3 times over, as prenatal tests show that her daughter-in-law will give birth to triplets. Imagine everyone's surprise when there are twin boys born, with no sign of a third baby. Freni feels cheated and asks Magdalena to find out what happened to the third baby. Her investigation seems fruitless at first, but eventually the clues begin to add up. One of the characters is murdered and Magdalena gets closer to the murderer. In fact, she gets a little too close and almost becomes a victim herself. If you enjoyed the other books in this series, you will like this one too.
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Summary: The Disappearing Triplet
Review: Magdalena Yoder is the proprietess of the PennDutch Inn. Her cook Freni is about to become a grandmother 3 times over, as prenatal tests show that her daughter-in-law will give birth to triplets. Imagine everyone's surprise when there are twin boys born, with no sign of a third baby. Freni feels cheated and asks Magdalena to find out what happened to the third baby. Her investigation seems fruitless at first, but eventually the clues begin to add up. One of the characters is murdered and Magdalena gets closer to the murderer. In fact, she gets a little too close and almost becomes a victim herself. If you enjoyed the other books in this series, you will like this one too.
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Summary: You will rock with laughter!
Review: Magdalena Yoder is the proprietress of the Penn-Dutch Inn in Hernia,Pennsylvania. Her cook Freni's daughter in law going to have triplets any day now. To everyone's surprise there are twin boys born, with no sign of a third baby. Freni ask Magdalena to find out what happened to the third baby. When one of the characters is murdered, Magdalena asks too many questions and almost becomes a victim herself.
I like all the books in the Penn- Dutch series and this is one of the better ones. The humor is outstanding and there is so much of it, that I almost feel like I should go back and reread the book because I know I missed some of the jokes!
Another thing I liked is that Magdalena's sister, Susannah, became more of a character and less of a cliché in this book. There were some nice moments between the two of them, where, they actually bonded. There is also a hilarious scene in a diner involving Susannah's dog, Snookums, that is laugh out loud funny.
There is also a lot of information on the Amish and how they live in this book, more so then in the earlier books in the series. That was a nice addition and I hope she keeps it up in later books.
If you enjoyed the other books in this series, you will love this one.
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Summary: Delicious - & Low Fat!
Review: Mm, mm, good! "The Hand that Rocks the Ladle" had me hooked from the first page, when an old man claims to be pregnant. A book like this, I thought, has to be different. I was not disappointed. Ms. Myers writes a most entertaining novel with lots of humor, charming characters, a good mystery and to top it all off includes recipes served at the main character's B & B. I was only saddened when the book was over. This was my first in the series. I immediately ordered all of her others.
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Summary: Delicious - & Low Fat!
Review: Mm, mm, good! "The Hand that Rocks the Ladle" had me hooked from the first page, when an old man claims to be pregnant. A book like this, I thought, has to be different. I was not disappointed. Ms. Myers writes a most entertaining novel with lots of humor, charming characters, a good mystery and to top it all off includes recipes served at the main character's B & B. I was only saddened when the book was over. This was my first in the series. I immediately ordered all of her others.
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