The Doctor Makes a Dollhouse Call (Dr. Fenimore Mysteries)

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Summary: Very similar to Agatha Christie
Review: Dr. Andrew Fennimore, an old-fashioned doctor who actually makes house calls, gets drawn into a mystery reminiscent of those written by Agatha Christie. Two sisters own a dollhouse, and before each murder, one of the dolls is murdered exactly as the victim is. Even when the sisters destroy the dollhouse, the murders continue. Although I enjoyed this book very much, it wasn't hard to figure out who the murderer was. Set up like Christie's "And Then There Were None," there was only one person who could logically be the murderer. Still, Robin Hathaway does an excellent job of setting up the main characters: the doctor, his assistants, and the two elderly sisters whose dollhouse becomes so sinister. I easily rooted for Andrew and worried for the sisters.

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Summary: The worst of the series
Review: I have developed a real fondness for Dr. Fenimore and Mrs. Doyle. I find Hathaway's books comfortable in that she does not over-burden the reader with superfluous characters or twists and turns. I become quite attached to these folks while reading of their dilema, family relationships, and the motivations behind the murder(s). I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to have a fun, quick, uncomplicated read.

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Summary: Murder in miniature
Review: I have developed a real fondness for Dr. Fenimore and Mrs. Doyle. I find Hathaway's books comfortable in that she does not over-burden the reader with superfluous characters or twists and turns. I become quite attached to these folks while reading of their dilema, family relationships, and the motivations behind the murder(s). I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to have a fun, quick, uncomplicated read.

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Summary: The worst of the series
Review: I knew in advance what I was getting into...but I couldn't help it...if you think the other Dr. Fenimore mysteries are bad, wait until you read this one...murders keep occuring in a family...the police are virtually non-existent; the family members don't change their routines, hide, or demand protection; Dr. Fenimore doesn't do any detecting of note (as usual)...the plot is ludicrous, the writing is poor, and the money spent on this book is wasted!

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Summary: I should have stopped after reading one of her other books!
Review: What a poorly written mystery....loose ends, a detective that doesn't detect much, thin plot...don't waste your time!