This book was delightfully bitchy. It's literary merit may be laughably minimal, but I couldn't put it down.My edition of the book contained an interview with the author in which the interviewer asked what the author's hopes for the book were. The author replied that she hoped it would be a great beach read.Well, mission accomplished. After a year, I won't even remember what happened in it. But damn, it was fun for a few days!Added bonuses: 1) the book had a neat little insider's view of Washington snarkery and 2) I learned a new word: eleemosynary. Reven Lynch is a middle-aged divorcee living in Washington D.C. running a small antique shop. When the latest victim of the "Beltway Basher" is found in the park where Reven and best friend Victoria jog, she thinks they may need adjust their route. Victoria is the wife of prominent banker Grant Bolton. They rub elbows with many ambassadors, senators, and other members of high society. When they can, they include Reven in their plans. When Detective Gunner approaches Reven in her shop with questions, she wonders if the rumors are true. Someone in high society is killing these girls. When Gunner asks Reven to be his snitch, she uses her place in society to listen and see everything and report anything back to him that seems off. But when high rolling, trail blazing philanthropic Cynthia Rinehart appears suddenly on the scene, Victoria finds her marriage in deep water. Reven will have to keep her wits about her if she hopes to keep her friendship with Victoria. As secrets from the past are unleashed, the killer moves closer to his next victim. Mortal Friends is a scandalous juicy mystery that rubs elbows with the rich and sultry. Written in the first person, Hitchcock takes us on a journey though the glitzy parties in Washington, and the dirty little secrets of many members of high society. With a splash of romance, a mystery to solve, and antics worthy of any front page newspaper, Mortal Friends is a gem!
What do You think about Mortal Friends (2009)?
fun, easy holiday read where everyone gets thier just dessertsm- a fantasy basically :)
—Emily
Enjoyable read. Murder and gossip in Washington social circuit. Not a Pulitzer.
—sabalaj
