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The Wurst Is Yet to Come (2012)

I figured I'd read something a bit lighter, since most of what I've been reading recently is heavy/serious. This was on sale for Nook, and I liked the title, plus it's been a while since I read a cozy mystery.I hadn't read anything from this series before. I guess the premise is that the older la...

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All the Pretty Hearses (2011)

I found the plot of All The Pretty Hearses interesting, though a bit confusing to follow. More than one character assumes a false identity and the large cast of characters moving in and out of Judith's B&B made it hard to remember who's who at times. An enjoyable read, one that makes me once agai...

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The Alpine Xanadu (2013)

An electrocution, a stabbing, and a unwell citizen escapes from RestHaven, Alpine's mental hospital. That is the premise of THE ALPINE XANADU.But much of the story revolves around the usual flippant characters, Vida, House & Home Editor at The Advocate (town's newspaper); Sheriff Milo Dodge; repo...

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Loco Motive (2010)

She, Judith, is on a train in this one. Still getting along in her years, and body count. Heh. By the way - for a note; I'm dating these things about one before the other. Gads. Now I sound like Arlene, Judiths' neighbor. I mean that I finished the last book about the time I registered for finish...

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Gone with the Win (2013)

I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads. This was the first book in the series I have read. It reminded me of the Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum series. The characters and the humor made the book enjoyable. Probably, if I had read some of the previous books I would have bett...

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Fowl Prey (1999)

Leaving the Hillside manor in capable hands, bed-and-breakfast hostess Judith McMonigle heads north to Vancouver's Hotel Clovia with her irrepressibly voracious cousin Renie for a pre-Thanksgiving getaway. But when an addled and impoverished popcorn vendor is murdered -- along with his foul-mouth...

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The Alpine Recluse (2007)

I thought I should vary my reading from my usual romance, so I picked up a few Mary Daheim mysteries when I was last at the library. It was fine from a technical way, but it didn't engage me at all.I suppose it would be called a 'cozy mystery' since the mystery solvers aren't professionals. All t...

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Legs Benedict (1999)

A week of "mayhem-as-usual" at Hillside Manor kicks off with the arrival of a mysterious "Mr. Smith" and his floozie "Mrs." from New York City—and it accelerates into chaos when Mr. Smith himself kicks off, a victim of the foulest of plays. Hostess Judith McMonigle Flynn is shocked to learn that ...

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The Alpine Menace (2000)

Read all about it! For once, Emma Lord, editor-publisher of The Alpine Advocate, isn’t thrilled by having an inside track. The Seattle murder of Alpine native Carol Stokes is generating headlines, but the accused killer is Emma’s long-lost cousin Ronnie, who swears he was out drinking when his g...

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Auntie Mayhem (2001)

Looking forward to a weekend getaway at an English country manor, Judith McMonigle Flynn and her cousin Renie are swept up in a mystery when their aged hostess is murdered with poisoned chocolates.

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Bantam of the Opera (2001)

Bed-and-breakfast hostess Judith McMonigle Flynn isn't exactly bellowing "Bravo!" over the news that obnoxious opera star Mario Pacetti and his entourage are coming to stay at the Hillside Manor. The world-class tenor is a renowned pain-in-the-neck--a bloated buffoon who could easily eat her out ...

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Creeps Suzette (2000)

The off-season blahs, a pyromaniacal mom, and a recently retired husband who is constantly underfoot have poor Judith McMonigle Flynn going stir crazy at Hillside Manor. So the harried R&B hostess leaps at cousin Renie's suggestion that Judith accompany her to Creepers—the stately estate of kindl...

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The Alpine Scandal (2007)

Welcome to mystery lovers’ favorite destination: Alpine, Washington, Mary Daheim’s picturesque old logging town in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. From the Venison Inn to the Upper Crust Bakery, Front Street is jumping–and the nerve center of the community is the office of The Alpine Advo...

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Saks & Violins (2015)

If I hear once more about Judith's hip replacement I think I'll shriek! The surgeons should be talking to MS Daheim about her portrayal of the results of their work. Her weakness and pain is not the way I hear it and my Mother, at about the same age, had a replacement after several years of extre...

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Major Vices (2001)

I liked this one best of all so far. I think Judith should hand off the reins to the B&B to someone else and trot the globe solving mysteries. She is much more fun when NOT at home!Aside from some weird typos and a few dreaded uses of the word "repose" early on, this book was good. Twists and tur...

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The Alpine Legacy (1999)

KILL THE COMPETITIONEmma Lord, editor and publisher of The Alpine Advocate, has never faced such cruel competition--especially not the fierce personal attacks mounted by Alpine's radical new publication, Crystal Clear. So when Crystal Bird, the editor, commits suicide, Emma sheds no tears. But Sh...

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The Alpine Obituary (2002)

SPECIAL EDITION: MURDER Not even in Alpine, Washington, could the death of octogenarian Jack Froland be considered big news—except by his drinking buddies at Mugs Ahoy. But that suddenly changes when in the middle of the funeral, Jack’s widow hysterically insists that he was murdered. Emma Lord,...

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The Alpine Decoy (1994)

When a beautiful young African-American nurse with a shady past takes a job in Alpine, some locals show their true bigoted natures, filling editor-publisher Emma Lord with disgust. But when a second newcomer -- a young black man -- is found shot through the head, Emma is stuck with a story she wi...

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September Mourn (2000)

Murder is nothing to crow about… Fall has fallen upon Judith McMonigle Flynn, leaving her Hillside Manor nearly devoid of guests. And what better cure for the off-season blahs than a brief bout of B&B sitting for a friend amid the quiet rustic splendor of secluded Chavez Island? Judith and cousi...

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A Fit of Tempera (2001)

Van Gogh-ing...going...gone!Poor Judith McMonigle Flynn! All she wants is a much-needed break from the rigors of running Hillside Manor. But she and cousin Renie have barely set foot in their family's backwoods vacation cottage...and already they're having a brush with the local law. It appears s...

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Just Desserts (1991)

When the garishly grotesque clan of wealthy carpet-sweeper magnate Otto Broadie sweeps down upon Judith McMonigle's Hillside Manor Inn, it looks like there'll be a wild night of drinking, dining, and fortune-telling in the offing. But when their soothsayer-for-hire Madame Gushenka drops dead afte...

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Nutty as a Fruitcake (2000)

Hillside Manor's neighbors all adored proprietor Judith McMonigle Flynn's festive suggestion to deck the halls and houses in their cul-de-sac with eye-catching Christmas finery -- except Enid Goodrich.The grumpy old humbug refused to cooperate.Then someone cooked her Christmas goose -- silencing ...

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The Alpine Kindred (1998)

Rating: 2.5Maybe I need to read a different book before reading book 12. I still like this series but do some scan reading and, like I said, read it more to follow the characters than to find out about the mysteries. I think that is reflected in the score. Is the mystery getting in the way a bit?...

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Hocus Croakus (2004)

With major renovations going on at Seattle′s favourite B\′9126B, Mary Daheim moves Judith, Renie and the rest of the unforgettable clan to temporary lodgings at a casino resort. But when a magic show results in murder, Judith and Joe are on the job. Mystery maven Mary Daheim serves up murder and...

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A Streetcar Named Expire (2001)

For Sale: Luxury Condos, Corpse Included Just a stone's throw from Judith McMonigle Flynn's thriving Hillside Manor, workmen are busy renovating the elegantly decrepit Alhambra Arms into pricey condominiums. But concerned contractor George Guthrie fears that well-heeled potential buyers may blan...

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Silver Scream (2003)

Dead at the box office Filmdom’s most sparkling glitterati have brought their limos and their egos to Judith McMonigle Flynn’s Hillside Manor for a gala preview of the latest epic monstrosity from genius super-producer Bruno Zepf. Hostess Flynn’s Pacific Northwest B&B is a far cry from Hollywood...

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Scots on the Rocks (2007)

The mystery has center stage for this book, which takes place in Scotland, at a Castle that has been somewhat turned into a Bed and Breakfast. I have to say that I didn't quite see how the setup was all that believable. One family owns the castle, the previous owners work for him, there's a compa...

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Dune to Death (2001)

Having finally made it to the altar, bed-and-breakfast hostess Judith McMonigle and detective Joe Flynn head out on a long overdue honeymoon - and settle into a cozy, costly cottage on Buccaneer Beach. But a damper is put on their newly wedded bliss when a dune buggy run amok lands hubby Joe is h...

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The Alpine Escape (1995)

THE EDITOR OF THE ALPINE ADVOCATE GOES DIGGING FOR A MURDERER. At forty-two, newspaperwoman Emma Lord decides she needs time off to do some soul-searching. But her old Jag breaks down in the picturesque Pacific Northwest town of Port Angeles, and instead of finding herself, she ,s helping friends...

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Dead Man Docking (2006)

B&B hostess Judith McMonigle Flynn and her closer-than-a-sibling cousin Renie would be crazy to turn down a free, 1930s-themed South Pacific islands cruise aboard the magnificent San Rafael, the pride of the Cruz Cruises fleet. Unfortunately, the fabulous pre-launch party is as far out to sea as ...

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The Alpine Quilt (2006)

USA Today bestselling author Mary Daheim knows how to spin a mystery with a tight plot and captivatingly eccentric characters. And her vivid Pacific Northwest setting–a character in itself–has garnered her a plethora of devoted fans. Now her resourceful and resolute journalist Emma Lord is back w...

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The Alpine Journey (1998)

A JOURNEY OF TERRORMurder is news--even when editor-publisher Emma Lord is away from The Alpine Advocate. A picturesque Oregon seashore village may not be Emma's traditional beat, but when a sensational headline-grabbing murder occurs, she's on the case.It all begins as sexy Audrey Imhoff emerges...

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This Old Souse (2005)

The Barnes & Noble ReviewMary Daheim adds another clever cozy to her bestselling Bed-and-Breakfast mystery series as B&B owner Judith Flynn investigates the clues in the case of This Old Souse. Some people always find a parking spot. Others never have to wait for a table. Judith Flynn finds bodie...

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Snow Place to Die (1998)

There’s snow place like homicide B&B hostess Judith McMonigle Flynn’s ready to hang up her oven mitts, but irrepressible Cousin Renie needs help catering the telephone company’s annual winter retreat at secluded Mountain Goat Lodge. The pay’s good, the scenery’s to die for—but they never figured...

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The Alpine Pursuit (2005)

I like the easy style of Mary Daheim's writing in the Emma Lord series. Emma is spry for her age and stays busy running the local paper. That affords her a lot of opportunity to get involved in murders and other misdeeds of the small town.The one thing that bothered me about the book was the en...

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The Alpine Hero (1996)

THE ALPINE ADVOCATE SCOOPS A MURDEREmma Lord, the Advocate's editor, finds the body in the facial room of Stella's Styling Salon; *anonymous under a mud pack, throat slashed. The victim turns out to be the sister-in-law of Sheriff Dodge's girlfriend, who had initially made the appointment for he...

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Suture Self (2002)

A bum hip has bed-and-breakfast hostess Judith McMonigle Flynn limping off to Good Cheer Hospital -- a questionable "haven of healing" where two recent patients didn't make the cut after routine surgery. Judith's trepidation at undergoing the knife is eased only by sharing a room with cousin Reni...

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Wed and Buried (2000)

Unholy Matrimony Ask not for whom the wedding bell tolls, it tolls for Judith McMonigle Flynn's son Mike--and the Hillside Manor b&b is packed to the rafters with relatives. However, Mama Judith's unrestrained joy is somewhat dampened when, during the rehearsal dinner downtown, she spies a tuxed...

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The Alpine Betrayal (1993)

"Editor-publisher Emma Lord finds out that running a small-town newspaper is worse than nutty--it's downright dangerous. Readers will take great pleasure in Mary Daheim's new mystery."Carolyn G. HartSequel to THE ALPINE ADVOCATE.When a local girl, Dani Marsh, returns to Alpine a star to shoot a H...

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The Alpine Icon (1997)

ALL THE MURDER FIT TO PRINT Editor-publisher Emma Lord and her Alpine Advocate staff suspect excitement when glamorous Ursula O'Toole Randall returns to Alpine to marry her third husband. But hers is a lethal homecoming. . . . Ursula, clad in satin pajamas, is found dead ...

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The Alpine Traitor (2008)

In Alpine, Washington–Mary Daheim’s cozy hamlet in the Cascade Mountains–mystery fans can meet folks whose colorful quirks and welcoming manner make the town feel like home. Alpine’s bastion of bylines, Emma Lord’s weekly newspaper, The Alpine Advocate, is the current that drives the rumor mill o...

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The Alpine Fury (1995)

BANK ON MURDER For generations the venerable family-owned bank has served the old logging town in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. But suddenly Marv Peterson, bank president and family patriarch, seems unnaturally distracted; his heirs and employees are jittery. And when a banker from Seat...

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The Alpine Gamble (1996)

THE ALPINE ADVOCATE IS ON A ROLL.The big story is the five million dollar luxury spa that Los Angeles real estate developers want to build around Alpine's mountainside mineral springs--hot news and fierce controversy for Advocate readers, and for the paper's editor and publisher, Emma Lord.Pro-sp...

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Improbable Eden (1991)

A Tender Education Eden Berenger grew up an unwanted orphan in a loveless household, until the Earl of Marlborough claimed her as his flesh and blood-hours before his imprisonment for treason. To spare her father's life, Eden was forced to obey the wishes of a Flemish nobleman as enigmatic as he...

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Here Comes the Bribe (2016)

She looked outside to see her guest chatting with Arlene. “Judith!” her neighbor called out. “Agnes has been telling me all about her years in the convent! Most intriguing—except for the nuns. I still have nightmares about them from my schooling at St. Radegunda’s. Did I ever tell you about their...

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The Alpine Nemesis (2001)

“You really should turn on the radio,” she urged in her most serious manner. “Spence is doing on-the-spot coverage all over town. He's hardly played any music at all.” “Damn,” I breathed, and glared at my little portable radio. I'd received it as a high school graduation gift. It had been a frien...

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The Alpine Christmas (2012)

He was, like so many older people in Alpine, a living legend. One of my favorite bits of Oscarana, as I called it, concerned Alexander Pantages, famed West Coast theatre entrepreneur. When the great man took his final curtain call in 1936, Oscar wanted to pay homage to a fellow impresario. Either...

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The Alpine Advocate (2010)

“You need help,” she announced, and without further ado, she put on an apron that displayed two pigs hunched over a trough. “My daughter, Meg, gave me this. It reminded me of Ed and Shirley. Where’s your biggest kettle?” I showed her. She shucked corn, and I greased potatoes. “I went to see Fuzzy...

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Just Desserts : A Bed-and-breakfast Mystery

THAT’S RIDICULOUS!” screeched Oriana. “I paid her two thousand… 35 FIVE NO GREATER FUROR could have been caused by Medic Kinsella’s… 40 SIX JOE WAS GOING over the sequence of events with Judith… 50 SEVEN THE PROCESSION OF guests pounded up and down the main… 61 EIGHT 72 FOR THE FIRST time since M...

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Alpine Hero (2011)

I wasn’t due for a paycheck at The Alpine Advocate for another two days. As the newspaper’s editor and publisher, I could have given myself an advance. But that was cheating, which I despised. I’d done it once, with somebody else’s husband, and the price had been high. In this winter of my intros...

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Silver Scream: A Bed-And-Breakfast Mystery

In some tiny hidden corner of her mind, she honestly thought that nothing could sever her hold on reality. She’d seen everything, overcome so many obstacles, endured unaccountable hardships. Surely this was a dream, inspired by the discovery of Bruno Zepf’s body the previous night. Flashing stars...

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Gosford's Daughter

For over two weeks after the fateful outing in the park at Tixall, Mary had been confined there at Sir Walter Aston’s country house. It was during that fortnight that Gavin Napier secretly made his way out of Chartley and seemingly evaporated into the late summer air of Staffordshire. After Mary’...

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The Alpine Vengeance: An Emma Lord Mystery

I’d kept my eye on the weather off and on during the evening, in between going over my Christmas card list and catching some of the Monday Night Football game that had turned into a rout with Green Bay pounding St. Louis into the turf. Apparently, the wintry weather had moved east to the other si...

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Alpine Icon (1997)

Braving the warmth of my kitchen, I'd boiled enough for two, which seemed like a perfect complement to the shish kebabs. But Milo hemmed and hawed and said he'd really prefer a baked potato. Refusing to turn on the oven, I compromised by using the microwave. The potato blew up just as Milo and I ...

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The Alpine Uproar (2009)

HE SEEMED surprised to see us. “What’s up with you two?” he asked in a wary voice. “Just a little on-site crime scene visit,” Leo said, smiling. “How’re you feeling? I heard you were under the weather the other night.” Mickey, whose bushy eyebrows, tufts of black hair, and small pointed nose remi...

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Gone With the Win: A Bed-And-Breakfast Mystery

“Look,” she said, “I may be crazy. I don’t see how anyone could know you were on a mission. Maybe whoever took your purse and then came here is an old boyfriend. In the morning you may remember what happened. Meanwhile, let’s go upstairs so you can get some rest.” Ruby didn’t argue. If the return...

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Vi Agra Falls

“What’s the score?” he asked in his typical fashion. “I see somebody else cashed in his chips by your place the other night. What’s the morning line on whether or not you’ll nail the killer? I’ll take five-to-one. It’s money in the bank.” Judith was accustomed to Uncle Al’s sporting attitude. “Ho...

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Clam Wake

She assumed Zach had seen Jack Larrabee trying to get Renie’s attention. But as she turned onto the main road to reach the garage, she saw no sign of Jack’s car. Mild panic set in as she hurried up the stairs and pounded on the door. There was no immediate response. Heedless of what anyone within...

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Alpine Gamble (1994)

I tried it out on Vida first, after we got back to the office. She grew thoughtful. “What's Skye saying? That Blake gave his brother-in-law the job? Is that illegal?” Vida was speaking more to the air than to me. “Or that Scott Melville was afraid Blake and Stan would tell everyone he was respons...

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The Alpine Yeoman (2014)

THE SHERIFF BARKED AT ME OVER the phone shortly after eight-thirty Friday morning. “What the hell does that mean?” “Just what Helena Craig said on Vida’s show. Maybe you should listen to the tape, too.” Milo sighed. “Give me those names again.” “Ostrom, Pedersen, Fritz, and Kramer. The Pedersens ...

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