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Summary: Spotty
Review: Generally, I liked this book, but I think that's only because I like the concept of Eleanor Roosevelt as a sleuth. The major plot twists were too obvious--without their purpose being very clear, which is quite a feat indeed. And I'd have to go back and read some of Elliot Roosevelt's other books to make sure, but I'd swear he's plagiarized himself in a few spots. Those club scenes sounded *awfully* familiar.
Rating:
Summary: Spotty
Review: Generally, I liked this book, but I think that's only because I like the concept of Eleanor Roosevelt as a sleuth. The major plot twists were too obvious--without their purpose being very clear, which is quite a feat indeed. And I'd have to go back and read some of Elliot Roosevelt's other books to make sure, but I'd swear he's plagiarized himself in a few spots. Those club scenes sounded *awfully* familiar.
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Summary: Curiouser and curiouser
Review: It is reported that an employee of the usher staff has become a crime victim. Pamela Rush-Hodgeborne, one of Mrs. Roosevelt's secretaries, is a suspect. She is taken to jail where Mrs. Roosevelt visits her. The girl's former employer, a member of the English nobility, urges Mrs. Roosevelt to get to the bottom of the matter on Pamela's behalf. Pamela was formerly a member of the entourage of the Countess of Crittenden. Mrs. Roosevelt tells Pamela that proof of her innocence is merely waiting to be found. The current crime seems to be related to an earlier one of the theft of the Earl of Crittenden's gems. The victim is a rather slippery fellow. He is the son of a Congressman, a machine politician. Pamela feels that he was superficial and insincere. The tainted bottle of bitters found in Pamela's apartment was provided by the victim. It is necessary to ascertain who beside Pamela had access to the bottle. The writing is witty and entertaining. The plot is fairly convoluted and involves a false identity. Throughout the book Mrs. Roosevelt's wonderful interest in people of every sort is portrayed.
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Summary: Curiouser and curiouser
Review: It is reported that an employee of the usher staff has become a crime victim. Pamela Rush-Hodgeborne, one of Mrs. Roosevelt's secretaries, is a suspect. She is taken to jail where Mrs. Roosevelt visits her. The girl's former employer, a member of the English nobility, urges Mrs. Roosevelt to get to the bottom of the matter on Pamela's behalf. Pamela was formerly a member of the entourage of the Countess of Crittenden. Mrs. Roosevelt tells Pamela that proof of her innocence is merely waiting to be found. The current crime seems to be related to an earlier one of the theft of the Earl of Crittenden's gems. The victim is a rather slippery fellow. He is the son of a Congressman, a machine politician. Pamela feels that he was superficial and insincere. The tainted bottle of bitters found in Pamela's apartment was provided by the victim. It is necessary to ascertain who beside Pamela had access to the bottle. The writing is witty and entertaining. The plot is fairly convoluted and involves a false identity. Throughout the book Mrs. Roosevelt's wonderful interest in people of every sort is portrayed.
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