Irene Seligman
enjoys her job as Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan, but when
her mother's latest husband dies leaving her only a mansion in need
of repair, Irene comes home to Santa Fe. At first the idea of a
consignment shop selling couture clothing seems like a no lose
proposition. Her mother has friends who would be willing to sell some
of their older outfits, and Irene knows how to run a business.
Setting up the store
is progressing well, and Irene is happy to be back in Santa Fe, but on
opening day, she enters the back room to find one of her mother's
friends dead. Finding the body attracts attention to the store, but
when Irene finds herself a person of interest, she's not sure the
notoriety is worth it. When another body is found, she worries that
her mother is in danger and with one of her mother's friends
investigates the killings.
The is a fun cozy
mystery. Irene is a strong character, capable of running a store,
taking care of her mother, and finding a killer. The author has
populated the book with ethnic characters and sophisticated ladies.
Although it's amusing for awhile, the antics of these characters
becomeannoying by the end of the book.
Scenes of Santa Fe
are well done. I thought the setting was one of the best parts of the
book, particularly when the investigators go back into the hills to
check out a palatial hunting lodge.
If you like cozy
mysteries, this is a good one.
I received this book
from Alibi for this review.
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