Donna Fletcher Crow, Novelist of British History, has written more than 50 books specializing in British Christianity. These books include: The Monastery Murders, clerical mysteries; Lord Danvers Investigates, Victorian true-crime; The Elizabeth and Richard series, literary suspense; and Glastonbury, The Novel of Christian England. She loves research and sharing you-are-there experiences with her readers.
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"A Memorable Mystery Novel"
By Donna Fletcher Crow ~ January 9, 2012
First the shouting and champagne cork-popping (or at least a can of Sprite) and then the nail-biting. After all the months of planning, researching, writing, editing, rewriting, comes the waiting. Then you see the page proofs and the cover— something akin to seeing the photos from an ultra-sound. Then more waiting. At last the book launch. And there is much rejoicing.
Only to be followed by more waiting for the reviews. What if, after all that— months, maybe years of your life— nobody likes it?
All of which helps explain my deep joy, gratitude and relief for the review I received today from the award-winning, highly respected mystery writer Radine Trees Nehring, author of the "To Die For" mystery series. http://www.RadinesBooks.com
What do you expect from a memorable mystery novel?
Felicity Howard is an American college student who has decided she wants to study for the Anglican priesthood at the College of the Transfiguration in Yorkshire, England. In this novel we see that Felicity is impulsive, unsettled, often judgmental. She is also a dear person I couldn't help wanting to mother. She frequently ignores the advice of wiser heads, but is intelligent, and, when she stops to think, a caring friend. Even if mercurial, she is a sincere pursuer of spiritual values and solutions.
Donna Fletcher Crow, Novelist of British History, has written more than 50 books specializing in British Christianity. These books include: The Monastery Murders, clerical mysteries; Lord Danvers Investigates, Victorian true-crime; The Elizabeth and Richard series, literary suspense; and Glastonbury, The Novel of Christian England. She loves research and sharing you-are-there experiences with her readers.
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Reader Comments:
What a lovely review. Makes me want to read--and to eat chocolate and celebrate with you.
-Sheila Deeth, January 10, 2012
Oh, yes, Sheila! I wish you were here--what a party we could have!
-Donna, January 10, 2012
Sounds like a fabulous read! Congrats on your positive review. (Glad neither of you gave the ending away. ;)) Adding your novel to my to-read list and this blog to my stream.
Best wishes for much success!
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-August McLaughlin, January 19, 2012
August, how lovely to hear from you. I'm delighted to be on your TBR! I do hope your enjoy adventuring with Felicity and Antony.
-Donna, January 19, 2012
What a brilliant review, Donna! And so well deserved, too. Many congratulations to your and your family, by the way, on this very happy occasion. (John's wedding, I mean, not the review, but you can celebrate both!
-Dolores, January 24, 2012
Thank you, Dolores! We are certainly celebrating the wedding! Stan & I are still in Kentucky-second week of grandparenting duty and now we can do it without the copious directions our son left us, so we're feeling pretty chuffed.
-Donna, January 24, 2012